Sr. Warehouse Associate

Job Summary:

Under routine supervision, this position is responsible for assisting in the maintenance of secure inventory storage and control of materials into/out of the warehouse. Performs duties associated with storage, shipping, receiving, and physical counts of the assets to verify integrity. Provides assistance and guidance in the administration and assessment of inventory data. 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

• Assist with the training and/or onboard new Warehouse Technicians

• Coordinate and report expedited orders; coordinating returns and exchanges of inventory items

• Develop and document quality assurance standards; recognize and identifying areas where policies and procedures need to be changed or developed

• Ensure standard load securement meets DOT and Company guidelines to enable safe transit of product

• Provide guidance and suggestions on product returns, procedures and solutions to ensure high quality services are provided to customers and vendors

• May position lifting devices under, over, or around loaded pallets, skids, or boxes and securing material or products for transport to designated areas

• 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

• May operate Material Handling Equipment (MHE), such as forklifts, pallet jacks and handcarts, to load and unload vehicles; Move levers or controls that operate lifting devices, such as forklifts, lift beams with swivel-hooks, hoists, or elevating platforms, to load, unload, transport, or stack material within and outside designated areas

• 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

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

18 years of age with 1-2 years of experience in a warehouse setting

AND

Demonstration of the following skills and abilities through education, certifications, military, or other experiences

• Ability to work outdoors, in the elements, or across multiple shifts including nights and/or weekends if needed

Preferred Qualifications:

High school diploma/GED with 3 or more years experience

• Certified to drive a forklift

• OSHA knowledge

• Ability to fulfill physical requirements (lift/move appliance up to 100 pounds)

• Ability to wear appropriate work attire (bump cap, footwear, gloves, safety vests)

• Willingness to work flexible workdays and hours

• Ability to multitask

• Experience in distribution

• Experience in material handling

• Experience managing/supervising a team (preferred)

• Experience training others

• Knowledge of appliance installation (preferred)

• Knowledge of parts inventory management

• Willingness to work flexible workdays and hours

• Ability to follow directions and instructions

• Familiarity with furniture both names and appearances

• Ability to manage your own time

• Able to prioritize multiple job tasks and flexibility to take on additional work beyond Material Handler

This position is not eligible for employment-based sponsorship.

Education:

GED, High School

Work Experience:

Distribution/Material Handling

Job Opening ID:

00571153 Sr. Warehouse Associate (Open)

J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. affirms its belief in equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment in all terms and conditions of employment. J.B. Hunt is committed to both the spirit and the letter of affirmative action law and continues its good-faith efforts to comply with all applicable government laws and regulations. The company is committed to basing employment decisions on the principles of equal employment opportunity. J.B. Hunt will recruit, hire, compensate, offer benefits to, upgrade, train, layoff, terminate, and/or promote individuals without discrimination in regards to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a qualified individual with a disability, status as a protected veteran, or other bases by applicable law.

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