Warehouse Associate I

Job Title:

Warehouse Associate I

Department:

Operations

Country:

United States of America

State/Province:

New Jersey

City:

South River

Full/Part Time:

Full time

Job Summary:

Under close supervision, this position is responsible for assisting in the maintenance of secure inventory storage and control of materials and into/out of the warehouse. Performs duties associated with storage, shipping, receiving, and physical counts of the assets to verify integrity. Incumbent must be able to work any shift to satisfy the demand for flexibility of scheduling to ensure operational success. This includes, but is not limited to, day shifts, night shifts and weekend shifts.

Job Description:

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare goods and materials to be shipped along with their corresponding packing slips; perform basic inventory maintenance
• Ensure compliance with established internal control procedures (e.g. dock doors are locked, wheel chocks utilization)
• Process material stock requests, orders and returns using inventory and billing systems necessary for installation
• Handle defective, discontinued or recalled goods; destroy returned goods as appropriate
• Perform check-ins and check-outs; verify order completeness and inspect for damage
• Review the daily processing of goods received as returns and the return of goods to vendors; ensure the timely and accurate processing of all returns
• Receive, issue and store supplies and equipment; processing customer turn-ins; inspecting, verifying and counting supplies and equipment for accuracy, overall condition and accountability

This position has the possibility to work outdoors, in the elements, or across multiple shifts including night and/or weekends in addition to overtime.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualification:

18 years of age; must possess ability to work outdoors, in the elements, or across multiple shifts including nights and/or weekends if needed.
Preferred Qualification:

1-2 years experience with High School Diploma/GED, certified to drive a forklift and OSHA knowledge
Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to fulfill physical requirements (lift/move appliance up to 100 pounds)
• Ability to move and maneuver product upwards of 300 pounds using tools and carts, manual conveyance assistance, team lifting techniques, and accommodations
• Ability to move and maneuver product updates of 300 pounds using hand trucks, pallet jacks, etc.
• Ability to lift or carry heavy objects up to 50 pounds
• Ability to wear appropriate work attire (bump cap, footwear, gloves, safety vests)
• Willingness to work flexible workdays and hours
• Ability to multi task.

The expected starting pay range for this position is betwee $15-$18.75.

Compensation:

Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include skills, education, experience, geography, and other qualifications of the successful candidate. This position may be eligible for annual bonus and incentives based on profitability or volumes in accordance with the terms of the Company’s bonus and incentive plans, as applicable and in effect from time to time.

Benefits:

The Company offers the following benefits for full-time positions, subject to applicable eligibility requirements, as may be in effect from time to time: medical benefit, dental benefit, vision benefit, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage, paid time off commensurate with tenure (includes vacation and sick time), six weeks of paid maternity leave along with two weeks of paid parental leave, and six paid holidays annually.

Education:

GED, High School

Work Experience:

Job Opening ID:

00538538 Warehouse Associate I (Open)

“This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.”

J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. is committed to basing employment decisions on the principles of equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, persons with disabilities, protected veterans or other bases by applicable law.