Warehouse Associate

Warehouse Associate
DEPARTMENT: Omaha, NE
REPORTS TO: Operations Manager

GRADE: Full-time, Monday – Friday

HOURS: 7:30/8:00 am – 4:00/4:30 pm

Summary: This position is responsible for performing a variety of warehouse duties. Primary duties include but not limited to pulling customer orders, loading customer orders, unloading deliveries, sorting and organizing delivered materials, utilizing forklifts and other handling equipment to move material in a safe, efficient, and organized manner. Additional responsibilities organizing, logging, tracking inventory of tile.

Materials range from stone slabs, tile, sinks, tools, and cabinets. Safety, sanitation, and organization of warehouse and business property is included in this position. Applicants must be good with their hands and able to use power tools. Customer service skills are important, along with problem solving, self-motivation, independent working, detail minded, and organization.

Essential Responsibilities:

● Move materials and items from receiving or storage areas to shipping or to other designated areas

● Load and unload both inbound and outbound material

● Tag and identify material using appropriate method

● Oversee and maintain forklift; including maintenance of log book

● Verify all equipment and material used in loading and unloading meets/exceeds company standards, and report any problems or needs to the manager

● Make sure proper straps are kept secured on all outside material at end of day

● Ensure inventory area is accessible and safe for employees and customer traffic

● Keep warehouse clean, organized, and safe

● Engage with customers in a helpful, friendly, and polite manner

· Perform other job-related duties as assigned to or as operational needs dictate

· Regular reliable attendance is an essential requirement for the job

Qualifications:

· Possession of a diploma and six months of warehouse experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred

· Ability to safely operate material handling equipment such as forklifts and other equipment as required

· Detail minded, pays attention, and able to learn additional duties

· Keeps safety first and keeps a clean and organized work environment

· Have a team mentality, motivated, hardworking, and have a positive attitude

· Ability to understand Company operations and procedures

· Valid driver’s license and ability to travel

Physical/Environmental Requirements:

· Heavy work. Exerting up to 100 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 75 lbs. of force frequently, and/or up to 50 lbs. of force constantly to move objects

· Exposed to primarily indoor elements but, outdoor not uncommon when loading and unloading material or helping customers with stone slabs

· Bending, squatting, kneeling, reaching, pushing, pulling, and lifting regularly

· Materials are boxes of tile, sinks, tools, grout, all 25+ pounds

· Uniform is generally steel toe boots, jeans, t-shirt/hoodie, and well groomed

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.50 - $17.50 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Payment frequency:

• Paid biweekly

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Warehouse: 1 year (Required)
• Customer Service: 1 year (Required)
• Computer skills: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person