Warehouse Associate

Title: Warehouse Associate

Operating Company: Dorse & Company

Location: Seattle, WA

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Salary Range: $25.00 - $26.00 per hour depending on experience, with paid overtime

About:

Dorse & Company - A member of the AIR Control Concepts family.

As an HVAC distributor for the Pacific Northwest, we approach each project by learning as much as we can about our customers’ needs. Then, we apply decades of HVAC supplier experience, lean on our specialized teams for expertise and create the right solution. Service doesn’t stop at the sale. Shipment tracking, follow-up and jobsite delivery are standard procedures in a job well done by Dorse.

Bob Dorse started Dorse and Company in 1965 as a manufacturer’s distributor of HVAC products and one of the “original” Greenheck representatives. In 1995, after 30 years of service, Bob Dorse sold the company to Will Leahy and Fred Ford. In 2011, Will Leahy became the sole owner of Dorse, where he continues to cultivate the core values that make it a special place to work and do business today.

With 300 years of collective HVAC experience, the Dorse team has a deep understanding of the commercial HVAC industry that is unmatched in our market.

About - Dorse & Company - HVAC Distributor

Description:

We are seeking a Warehouse Associate to support day-to-day warehouse operations in Seattle. This is a customer-facing, hands-on warehouse position working in a manual inventory management environment. The Warehouse Associate will pick, pack, and ship customer orders utilizing a warehouse management system, receive and put away stock and drop-ship orders, perform basic inventory practices, and maintain an organized warehouse environment.

This person must be able to balance and appropriately prioritize concurrent tasks. The role will also serve as a backup delivery driver when needed. A company box truck is available at the warehouse, and the employee must be insurable to operate the company vehicle. The employee will also need to be able to access military bases as required.

The position is primarily based in the warehouse with no regular travel to other warehouse locations. The schedule is Monday through Friday from 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM. Additional duties may be assigned as needed to support business operations; however, such duties will be reasonable, job-related, and consistent with the scope, level, and classification of the position.

Essential Functions:

• Receive and put away all stock and drop-ship orders
• Utilize the warehouse management system to support warehouse and inventory activity
• Perform basic inventory practices
• Support counting and inventory activities with a strong focus on attention to detail and inventory accuracy.
• Maintain cleanliness of the warehouse.
• Write up and report returns to the Inside Sales group for restocking
• Serve as a backup delivery driver if the primary driver is unavailable
• Make deliveries using the company box truck when needed
• Maintain insurability to operate the company vehicle
• Be able to access military bases as required
• Safely perform warehouse activities in accordance with applicable safety and OSHA requirements
• Balance and appropriately prioritize concurrent tasks
• Support customer-facing warehouse activities as needed

Work Environment & Physical Demands:

• Work full-time onsite in a warehouse environment in Seattle, WA
• Work in a manual inventory management warehouse environment
• Operate a forklift, pallet jacks, and other warehouse equipment as needed
• Pull products from elevated locations utilizing ladders, mobile stairs, and forklifts
• Climb ladders and stair
• Work from elevated platforms and locations
• Lift up to 50 lbs. The intake requirements indicate the ability to lift at least 70 lbs
• Under 1/3 of the time, the role may require lifting over 100 lbs
• Safely perform warehouse activities in accordance with applicable safety and OSHA requirements
• Operate a company box truck when serving as the backup delivery driver
• Must be insurable to operate the company vehicle
• Must be able to access military bases as required

Required Experience:

• Warehouse experience
• Strong attention to detail, especially with counting and inventory
• Must be able to serve as a back-up delivery driver if the delivery driver calls in sick
• Must be insurable to drive the company vehicle / box truck
• Must be able to lift at least 70 lbs
• Must be able to climb a ladder and work on an elevated platform
• Prior forklift and pallet jack experience. If hired, the associate would be recertified
• Must be able to get on a military base

Preferred Experience:

• HVAC/parts experience is not required; warehouse experience is more important

Benefits:

We offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Health & Wellness– Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage to support your well-being.
• Financial Security– 401(k) retirement plan with company match and short/long-term disability coverage.
• Work-Life Balance– Paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, andan employeeassistanceprogram (EAP).
• Professional Development– Ongoing training opportunities and support for continuing education.

The Company provides equal employment opportunity in accordance with applicable laws and prohibits discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions are based on business needs and qualifications.

The Company complies with disability laws and provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals.