Warehouse Associate

Summary:

Cochrane Supply is a technology company distributing Building Automation and IIoT products is seeking a full-time Warehouse/Counter Associate at our corporate headquarters located in Madison Heights, MI. This position is primarily responsible for unpacking all boxes received daily from suppliers, receiving material into the ERP system (Prophet 21), putting away material, staging customer orders, and boxing material to be shipped to customers and other locations by performing the following duties.

This role is considered entry-level and candidates are also evaluated for their ability to be moved into other intermediate roles within the company as we continue to grow.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Core duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Responsible for all material arriving into building
• Unpack and check all boxes received
• Receiving material in accounting & inventory system (Prophet 21)
• Ship materials via UPS, FedEx, freight, or any shipping method required
• Stage customer orders and places orders shelves or pallets, or conveys order information to sales staff
• Contacting suppliers when there is a shipping error to correct
• Review packing slips
• Direct where material is to be placed for projects, special shelving, stock, and material pulled for branches
• Inform department of material received
• Handle transfer calls from branches
• Cycle Counts at regular intervals as directed by the Purchasing Manager
• Keep BIN locations up to date in account & inventory system
• Filling Holes (walking around shelves looking for empty areas to fill back up)
• Notify order writers of any stock discrepancies & material received
• Break down boxes for recycling and trash
• Schedule trash & recycling pickups
• Keep warehouse clean

Hours, Salary, and Location:

Full time position, typically 40 hours a week, Monday – Friday. Compensation negotiable and based on experience. Position will be located in Madison Heights, MI.

Necessary Experience:

• Understanding of warehouse operations including shipping and receiving
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to quickly learn and retain new concepts
• Excellent time and project management skills with strong attention to detail
• High degree of organization, accuracy, and flexibility; exceptional attention to detail
• Team player and collaborative
• Proven ability to be a self-starter with ability to initiate action and follow an effort through to completion
• Familiarity with Windows platforms and Microsoft Office 365
• Reliable Transportation is required

Preferred Experience:

• Experience in HVAC, Temperature Control or Building Automation Systems

Benefits:

Full benefits package including health (BCN), dental (Aetna), vision (VSP), short- and long-term disability, life insurance, 401k matching, tuition reimbursement, profit gainsharing. Vacation and PTO.

About the Company & Work Environment:

Cochrane Supply is a second-generation family-owned business based out of Madison Heights, MI with with multiple branch locations throughout the Midwest and expanding to Western half of the US. Cochrane believes in a casual relaxed working environment where employees can enjoy themselves while also maintaining a work life balance. Cochrane also invests heavily in their employees with generous training opportunities for professional and personal development.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Payment frequency:

• Paid biweekly

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Shipping & receiving: 2 years (Preferred)
• ERP systems: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person