WAREHOUSE ASSOCIATE

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Benefits:

401(k)

Competitive salary

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Training & development

Introduction

Would you like a career with a solid, family-owned company where you work for people who care? Ventura TV Video Appliance Center, founded in 1951, is hiring a full-time Warehouse Associate for our distribution center in Fresno, California.

We are seeking a dependable, organized and detail-focused individual with good communication skills and a strong work ethic. Ventura offers steady employment and competitive compensation. Our average employee tenure of 14 years reflect our commitment to our team.

Ventura TV is a substance-free workplace and an equal opportunity employer.

Position Overview

The Warehouse Associate supports safe, accurate and efficient warehouse operations. Responsibilities include receiving merchandise, storing inventory, picking and staging orders, loading and unloading trucks, and maintaining a clean and orderly facility.

The ideal candidate handles merchandise carefully, follows established procedures and works cooperatively with others to ensure accurate orders and customer satisfaction.

Duties and Responsibilities

Receive, inspect and verify incoming merchandise against receiving documents.

Report merchandise damage, shortages, overages and other discrepancies.

Unload, handle and store appliances and electronics using approved equipment and procedures.

Pick, verify and stage merchandise for customer pickup, delivery and outbound shipping.

Load trucks securely and carefully to prevent merchandise damage.

Scan model and serial numbers using barcode readers and accurately enter inventory information.

Follow inventory documentation procedures and first-in, first-out (FIFO) practices.

Assist with cycle counts and physical inventories.

Assist with handling damaged, returned and service-related merchandise.

Maintain a clean and orderly warehouse, including docks and yards.

Support recycling operations and properly dispose of packaging materials.

Perform required equipment inspections and promptly report maintenance or safety concerns.

Communicate professionally and courteously with coworkers, drivers and customers.

Complete other warehouse assignments as directed.

Reporting Relationship

The Warehouse Associate reports to the Warehouse Manager.

Minimum Qualifications

Operating a sit-down forklift

High school diploma or equivalent.

At least one year of warehouse, shipping/receiving or logistics experience.

Good organizational skills and attention to detail.

Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and accurately complete warehouse records.

Basic computer and data-entry skills.

Ability to work safely and cooperatively in a warehouse environment.

Ability to perform the physical duties of the position, including standing, walking, bending and moving merchandise with appropriate equipment and assistance.

Required License and Certification

Valid California driver’s license.

Forklift certification.

Preferred Experience

Operating a carton or appliance clamp.

Using barcode readers.

Using POS systems.

Handling appliances or other large merchandise.

Driving a box truck with a manual transmission. xsgimln

Additional Requirements

Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test and be willing to undergo a criminal/theft background check.