Warehouse Associate I

Warehouse Associate

Reliable Parts is looking to hire a full-time Warehouse Associate to carry out order fulfillment and inventory control. Are you great at multitasking? Would you enjoy an active job in a climate-controlled environment? Do you want to work for an established international company? If so, please read on!

This laborer position in our distribution center earns a competitive wage. We provide great benefits, including medical, dental, vision, holidays, paid time off (PTO), employee discounts, life insurance, and disability. If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, apply today!

ABOUT RELIABLE PARTS

Reliable Parts is a leading distributor of appliance parts in the US & Canadian markets with numerous branch locations, shipping hubs, and distribution centers stretching across North America. Our vision, to improve lives by enhancing choice for everyone, everywhere, is demonstrated through the exceptional products, services, and value we provide to the appliance parts service & repair industry. Reliable Parts is looking for top notch team members to join our thriving organization.

We are also proud of our exceptional employees. They ensure that all orders and inquiries are researched and handled knowledgeably and professionally, and we provide the training they need to succeed. Because of their dependability, we consider them a big part of our success. In turn, we offer opportunities for growth and relocation, as well as the great benefits and supportive management that make our growing business an industry leader.

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A WAREHOUSE ASSOCIATE

As a Warehouse Associate, you play a crucial role in the smooth running of our distribution center. If our customers' orders don't get shipped, we can't do business. So, it's up to you to get the shipments on their way. Your day is never dull as you tackle the variety of tasks it takes to fulfill an order. When a new one comes in, you select the parts and pack them up, and the boxes are then loaded into trucks for shipment. You always have an RF scanner on hand to ensure that each part is tracked to its final destination.

Troubleshooting is constantly on your mind. As you pick each part, you check it over to make sure it meets quality requirements. You know what it's like to receive a perfectly picked and packed order, and you want our customers to have that same satisfying experience every time they open a shipment from us. Picturing those contented customers makes your day fly by. You are proud of the work you do!

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma OR equivalent
• 18+ years old
• Capacity to perform the physical requirements of the job, including standing for extended periods and climbing short ladders
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs
• Willingness to adhere to all safety procedures

Do you have excellent attention to detail? Can you get along well with others? Are you hard-working and dependable? If yes, you might just be perfect for this position in our distribution center!

WORK SCHEDULE

This laborer position enjoys an assigned schedule of 8-hour shifts Mondays through Fridays, starting between 7 am - 10 am.

ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM?

If you feel that you would be right for this laborer job, please fill out our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application. We look forward to meeting you!

Full Job Description:

The Warehouse Associate is responsible for performing routine warehouse operations that may include stocking, order picking, receiving, shipping, and quality control measures, as well as other warehouse duties as necessary. The Associate should be accurate, energetic, have a proven track record, and want to grow with an established company.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Receiving:

• Unload deliveries (boxes and pallets), organize packages, receive them into computer system

Stocking:

• Put received parts away in correct pick/bin locations
• Locate and retrieve over stock from the inventory inquiry or pick list; fill primary location bin box
• Return excess parts to over stock

Order Picking:

• Locate and pull parts
• Pick, consolidate, and stage orders for local deliveries, parcel post shipments, and will call
• Bag and mark all bulk parts legibly with applicable part numbers

Shipping:

• Double check picked orders, pack in appropriate container, and manifest
• Palletize stock orders and stretch wrap pallet

Other Warehouse Duties:

• Use handheld scanners and navigate in computer programs
• Assist with physical inventory and cycle counting
• Must be able to pass certification of training on warehouse equipment where applicable (e.g., fork truck, wave picker, pallet jack, etc.)

SECONDARY FUNCTIONS

• Maintain clear records on all inventory and stock
• Inspect all stock for damages and maintain record of damages
• Organize the warehouse space
• Keep warehouse and facilities clean
• Discard all excess cardboard when stocking into recycle container or cardboard shredder
• Perform related duties as assigned by Manager
• Perform location maintenance

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred
• Ability to work shifts
• Distribution Center / warehouse experience a plus
• Ability to work on a varied set of tasks & manage multiple priorities

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must have regular, consistent, and predictable attendance
• Frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls
• Reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl: talk and hear
• Frequently required to remain in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for extended periods of time as well as walk short and long distances
• Must be able to maintain significant activity levels and for extended time periods
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
• Regularly repeat the same movements when entering data
• Communicate with others to exchange information

Benefits for Full-Time Employees Include:

• Paid Time Off: Paid vacation and sick time.

• Comprehensive Insurance Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance available.

• Company-Paid Protection: Disability and life insurance.

• Retirement Savings: Employees over 18 are eligible for our 401(k) plan.