Warehouse Associate

Summary
The Warehouse Associate is responsible for efficiently and accurately filling customer orders, receiving, stocking, staging, and shipping material in a manner that meets company standards for safety, security, accuracy, and productivity. Responsible for all warehouse transactions, as well as the upkeep and maintenance of the branch warehouse environment and equipment.

For the state of California only, the pay range is $20 to $25, depending upon qualifications, experience and other considerations permitted by law.

What You'll Do

• Contribute to a culture and environment focused daily on employee safety and a safe work environment. Follows established Standard Operating Procedures, Environmental Health and Safety Rules, and immediately addresses safety concerns
• Receive material coming into the building by vendors, customers, or other warehouses. Verifies the quantity and description of materials received by checking merchandise against the packing list
• Keep incoming orders stocked on shelves orderly and in designated area and reports freight damage claims
• Prepare branch orders from the warehouse and ensures that the correct number and type of product is being shipped
• Process paperwork regarding shipments including but not limited to; verifying that the merchandise to be shipped is correct, applying the correct postage tape and label, following customer shipping instructions and, insuring the shipment when necessary
• Operate machinery including forklift, reach truck, and wire cutting machine when required
• Load common carrier and company vehicles
• Inspect and perform minor maintenance on equipment
• Perform inventory counts and reconciles any discrepancies
• Make deliveries to branches/customers as needed
• Assist with other warehouse or branch duties as needed
• Other duties as assigned

The information contained in this job description is intended to describe the essential job functions required of those assigned to this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform the job. Please note that management retains the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The ability to competently perform all the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, demonstrated commitment to effective customer service delivery, integrity, and the ability to work productively as a member of a team or work group are basic requirements of all positions at Rexel USA.
 

What You'll Need

• High School or GED preferred    
• 2+ yrs of warehouse or related experience preferred
• Certification to operate forklift, hand truck, pallet jack and other warehouse equipment preferred
• If required to make deliveries: 
• Must have a valid driver's license 
• Must be at least 21 yrs of age 
• Must pass a pre-employment and annual review of their Motor Vehicle Record 
• Must obtain verification of non-expired medical certificate as required by law within 60 days of hire 
• Must not have had a suspended drivers' license for a traffic accident/violation within the past 3 yrs
• Must not have any at fault accidents in the past 3 yrs

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• General knowledge of electrical products a plus 
• Ability to effectively communicate with co-workers and customers 
• Ability to handle moderate issues and problems 
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations to accurately complete job tasks 
• Ability to organize and prioritize job tasks and requirements 
• Excellent organizational and time management skills 
• Ability to meet deadlines 
• Ability to work overtime as needed 
• Basic computer knowledge 

Working Conditions and Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
 

Working Environment

• Exposed to unpleasant or disagreeable physical environment such as high noise level and/or exposure to heat and cold    Constantly - at least 51%
• Exposed to electrical hazards; risk of electrical shock    Constantly - at least 51%
• Handles or works with potentially dangerous equipment    Constantly - at least 51%
• Travels to offsite locations    Occasionally - up to 20%

Physical Demands

• Sit: Occasionally up to 20%
• Walk: Constantly at least 51%
• Use hands to finger/handle/feel: Constantly at least 51%
• Stoop/kneel/crouch/crawl: Constantly at least 51%
• Climb/balance: Constantly at least 51%
• Talk/hear/taste/smell:  Constantly at least 51%

Weight and Force

• Up to 10 lbs Constantly at least 51%
• Up to 25 lbs Constantly at least 51%
• Up to 50 lbs Constantly at least 51%
• Up to 75 lbs Occasionally up to 20%

"Rexel USA (A VEVRAA Federal Contractor), and its affiliated companies, is an EEO/Disabled/Veterans employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristics protected by law."