The Warehouse Associate will manage the warehouse operations and staff as well as participate in a variety of general warehouse activities including but not limited to Shipping, Receiving, Order Filling, Merchandise Handling, Packing and Processing, Fulfillment and Warehousing.

• Manage warehouse associates, monitoring work and ensuring the safe use of warehouse equipment
• Establish warehouse practices and protocols to achieve an efficient warehouse
• Set warehouse and team goals in collaboration with executive management and other team leads
• Monitor workplace performance and lead training initiatives to improve employees
• Loading and unloading materials, parts, or products onto or from pallets, skids, or trucks
• Assisting with inventory cycle-counting
• Negotiate tariffs/rates with shipper and LTL freight companies
• Determines best price and method of shipment to meet customer deadlines
• Prepares packing lists and shippers
• Receives shipments - Inspects and verifies incoming shipments against purchase orders
• Processes shipping damage claims.
• Contacts transport companies and suppliers in order to expedite, trace or return merchandise that does not conform to specifications or purchase orders.
• Handles customer pick-ups.
• May operate forklift, hand truck or other equipment to load, unload, transport and store goods
• Maintains internal record-keeping systems
• Builds, assembles containers and crates, packs goods to be shipped and prepares identifying information and shipping instructions
• Picks up materials as needed
• Knows safe storage and handling procedures for various chemicals and materials
• Takes inventory, maintains storage area, organizes and places stock on shelves or shop floor. Ensures area is secure at all times.
• Keep a safe & clean work environment: keeping shelves, pallet areas, floors, and workstations neat; sweep, dust and wipe down when and where necessary. Maintaining or advising when equipment needs special attention.
• Ensures safety procedures are being followed
• Conducts Quality Control before products are shipped