Warehouse Associate

Warehouse Associate Pay: $18-$19 an hour Locations: San Marcos, CA Start Time: 7am to 4pm

Position Summary: This position reports to the Warehouse Manager/Supervisor or Store Manager while working in a warehouse setting responsible for but not limited to a variety of warehouse functions; pulling orders, receiving, unloading of freight, stocking shelves/racks, will call, and assisting customers and internal associates as needed.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Participate in warehouse operations involving receiving, processing, pulling orders, loading trucks, and stocking inventory

Receive, identify, mark and place materials sent to the warehouse according to established procedures

Maintain a variety of records, orders, bill of ladings, proof of deliveries (PODs), will calls, files, reports and records of stock

Perform inventory management and cycle counts

Keep warehouse clean and organized on a daily basis

Assist counter sales associates and store manager when necessary

Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor

Foster a safe working environment with goals of zero lost time and zero recordable incidents

Participate in safety training

Critical Knowledge and Skills:

Strong time management skills

Work well under pressure

Apply simple numeric concepts and research alphanumeric part numbers

Communicate clearly and professionally with customers and internal associates

Abid by safety standards and practices at all time no exceptions

Work overtime when needed

Knowledge of inventory and cycle counts

Knowledge of proper lifting techniques, health and safety practices and inventory methods

Basic computer skills

Physical Requirements:

Lift and/or move up to 50 lbs. on a continuous basis

Stand, walk and sit throughout the scheduled work shift

Use of hands for grasping, pushing and pulling

Stooping, bending and twisting

Activities involving machinery, exposure to marked changes in temperature and possible exposure to other elements such as dust and fumes

Work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner

Education and Experience:

High School diploma, GED, or equivalent education/experience

2-3 years of previous warehouse experience is required

2-3 years of sit-down forklift experience is required

Forklift certification preferred