Warehouse Associate (Near Reno Tahoe Airport)

Job Summary

Responsible for receiving, inspecting, and accurately storing inventory, as well as picking, packing, and shipping customer orders using warehouse systems and equipment. Maintains organized, safe operations by managing inventory accuracy, supporting team workflows, and ensuring timely, efficient fulfillment and shipping processes.

Essential Job Duties

  • Receiving and Putaway of Shipments: You will be responsible for receiving incoming shipments, inspecting them for damages, verifying quantities, and recording them in WMS. You will also be responsible for accurately labeling and storing items in designated locations/bins ensuring product rotation to maintain FIFO.
  • Order Picking and Packing: You will fulfill customer orders by accurately picking items from shelves or storage areas and preparing them securely for shipping utilizing company issued handheld scanners. Attention to detail is crucial to ensure accuracy in order fulfillment.
  • Inventory Management: You will help maintain accurate inventory records by conducting regular cycle counts, reconciling discrepancies, and ensuring inventory levels are properly maintained. You may also be responsible for restocking shelves.
  • Shipping and Receiving: You will prepare outgoing shipments by packing items securely, creating shipping labels, and coordinating with carriers for timely pickups. You will also assist in unloading incoming shipments and verifying their accuracy. Document all incoming returns from various carriers.
  • Warehouse Organization: Keeping the warehouse clean, organized, and safe is a key responsibility. You will be expected to follow established safety procedures, maintain a clutter-free work environment, and help with general warehouse maintenance tasks.
  • Equipment Operation: Operating warehouse equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks, and hand trucks may be required. Training and certification in equipment operation will be provided.
  • Team Collaboration: You will work closely with other warehouse associates, supervisors, and other team members to ensure efficient workflow and meet operational goals. Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team setting are essential..
  • In keeping with our value of Customer Satisfaction, this position is expected to provide high-quality customer service to our internal and external customers, vendors, and others alike.
  • Adheres to company Policy and Procedures.
  • Performs duties as workload necessitates.
  • Maintains a positive and respectful attitude.
  • Communicates regularly with supervisor and about department issues.
  • Demonstrates flexible and efficient time management and ability to prioritize.
  • Consistently reports to work on time, prepared to perform duties of position.
  • Meets department productivity standards.
  • May perform other duties as required.
Scope of Responsibility
  • This job follows standard practices and procedures and is expected to accomplish work assignments with a limited amount of supervision.
Knowledge and Skill Requirements
  • Language Ability: Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers and other employees of the organization. Ability to read and understand English.
  • Math Ability: Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, proportions, and percentages. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra.
  • Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
  • Computer Skills: Able to use basic computer programs and scanners.
Education and Experience
  • High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Physical Demands
  • The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds with additional assistance of other team members and/or equipment. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand. The employee is frequently required to walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
Tools, Equipment, and Machinery
  • Must have ability to operate pallet jack, forklift or similar machinery, tools, and equipment, as needed, in order to perform the essential functions of the job.
Work Environment
  • Work is performed in a shipping environment and disruptions occur frequently.
  • The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.
Travel Required
  • N/A

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job duties.

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