Job Abstract

Job Summary

The Distribution Center Warehouse Associate is responsible for the inventory of the Warehouse and the daily transfer of HVAC freight and materials in a fast-paced environment. The goal of this role is to procure, pick, process, and dispatch products to customers and vendors for one of our established wholesale HVAC distributorships that carries multiple brands of equipment, parts, and supplies.

Essential Duties/Accountabilities

• Performs any shipping and receiving task that may be assigned by supervisor.

• Pick and verify orders for customers.

• Moves incoming or outgoing merchandise throughout the distribution center by hand, hand truck, or forklift.

• Meets safety, productivity, and quality standards set by the company.

• Conduct Quality Inspections to verify/ensure the products being received, picked, and shipped are accurate.

• Daily loading and unloading of products in truck for delivery to customers and/or other Sales Centers.

• Receive, inspect, and stock all merchandise.

• Responsible for daily checklist of forklift maintenance.

• Assist management with inventory counts and provide daily upkeep of the Warehouse.

• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Skills and Abilities

• Ability to accurately sort, count, and verify items received.

• Good organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Proficient with inventory software to maintain records, input data, and create reports.

• Must be proficient in speaking, reading, and understanding English to ensure full compliance with safety standards, training, policies, and procedures.

Education and Experience

• Highschool Diploma or equivalent preferred.

• Warehouse and forklift experience is desired.

• Basic understanding of distribution center, dock, and warehouse procedures preferred.

• Experience with warehouse equipment and tools is a plus.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

• While performing the duties of this position, employees will work in a warehouse environment.

• May be subjected to all types of weather conditions.

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.

• Must be able to regularly work at heights up to 20 feet.

• Must be able to use equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks and other warehouse equipment.

• Must be able to stand, sit, walk, climb, kneel, crouch, or crawl for long periods of time.

• Ability to utilize a computer keyboard, computer monitor, and RF scanner for prolonged periods of time.

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.