Warehouse Associate

Address3203 Longhorn Boulevard, Suite 102, Austin, Texas 78758
About Us

Baker Distributing Company is one of the largest distributors of HVAC, refrigeration and food service equipment in the U.S. We have been in business for nearly 75 years; we are visionaries! We are innovating the distribution industry every single day as we transform our company into a world-class supply chain. Our 1,400 employees and 200+ locations serve 50,000 active customers. Our corporate headquarters is in Jacksonville, Fl. and we are a subsidiary of Watsco (NYSE: WSO).

At Baker, we are utilizing emerging technologies and innovations to diversify our portfolio and our service offerings to deliver a best-in-class customer experience.

People are the core of our business -- those who work for us (our employees), those who work with us (our suppliers and vendors) and those we work for (our customers). While some of our employees are the most experienced in the industry, we are always seeking new talent with fresh ideas. If you have a keen sense of respect -- for yourself and others; an unfaltering devotion to integrity; the drive to provide consistency; the tenacity to strive for excellence; and embody the spirit of teamwork, we would love to talk with you.

Job Description

Summary 

The Warehouse Associate is responsible for the inventory of the Warehouse and the daily transfer of HVAC freight and materials in a fast-paced environment. The ultimate goal of this role is to procure, pick, process, and dispatch products to customers and vendors for one of our established wholesale HVAC distributorships that carries multiple brands of equipment, parts and supplies. 

 

Essential Duties/Accountabilities 

Duties and responsibilities will include but are not limited to: 

• Pick and verify orders for customers. NOTE: Baker has set Production Standards the employee will be required to meet on a weekly basis. The employee will receive additional information about Production Standards requirements during the interview process and after hire. 
• Conduct Quality Inspections to verify/ensure the products being received, picked and shipped are accurate. 
• Daily loading and unloading of products in truck for delivery to customers and/or other Sales Centers. 
• Receive, inspect, and stock all merchandise. 
• Prepare orders for shipment as needed. 
• Responsible for daily checklist of truck and forklift maintenance. 
• Assist management with inventory counts and provide daily upkeep of the Warehouse. 
• Perform other duties as assigned. 
• Must possess and maintain a current, valid Driver’s License. 

And here is what you will need to be successful:

Qualifications 

• Highschool Diploma or GED Preferred 
• Warehouse and or forklift experience is desired. 
• Appliance lift experience is a plus. 
• Must be able to multi-task and work within daily deadlines. 

 

Physical Demands and Work Environment: 

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. 
• While performing the duties of this position, employee will work in warehouse/storeroom and sales center environments. 
• Employee may be subjected to all types of weather conditions. 
• Must be able to frequently lift up to 50 pounds. 
• The employee frequently is required to stand sit or walk, climb, kneel, crouch, or crawl. 
• Ability to utilize a computer keyboard, computer monitor, and telephone for prolonged periods of time. 
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. 
• The employee may use equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks and other warehouse equipment. 
• Must be able to utilize heavy machinery.