Senior Warehouse Associate

Title:                Warehouse Associate
Location:         West Columbia, SC 29172
Duration:         0-1+ months
Shift:                 7: 30am-4pm
Pay Rate:        $18/Hour
 
Job description:
The Sr Warehouse Associate performs receiving, stock keeping, picking, packing, and shipping activities. Also responsible for counter sales, housekeeping and related quality assurance activities. Exhibits a higher level of responsibility.
 
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
 
•Physically handle incoming shipments
•Verify purchased products and enter order receipts into WESCOM as requires.
•Perform special customer quality assurance inspections when appropriate.
•Segregate backorders and place received materials in proper locations
•Pull, pack, weigh and label materials for shipment;prepare bills of lading and express receipts.
•Assist in loading trucks.
•Prepare local delivery records
•Maintain Return Material Authorization/Credit Memo (RMA/CM) forms pending return of materials.
•Inspect returned materials before completing balance of RMA/CM.
•Put all materials in correct location.
•Sweep/clean warehouse and trucking/parking area.
•Assemble/disassemble bins, racks, shelves, and tables as needed.
•Administer preventative maintenance programs to delivery vehicles and warehouse equipment to ensure proper functioning and safety practices for warehouse operations.
•Record verbal/written complaints from customers concerning dissatisfaction with product or service provided.
•Sell, assemble and pack over the counter sales.
•Assist in handling telephone inquiries/orders directed to the counter.
•Maintain counter stock as needed.
 
EDUCATION
High School Degree or Equivalent.
 
SKILLS/REQUIREMENTS
 
1. Knowledge of electrical, construction or mechanical products.
2. Ability to multi-task.
3. Ability to follow direction.
4. Basic computer skills.
5. Strong written and verbal communication skills.
6. Attention to detail.
7. Ability to work in a team.
8. Ability to prepare for emerging customer needs.
 
WORKING ENVIRONMENT
 
Warehouse –Work is generally performed in a warehouse environment. The noise level is moderately quiet. Generally well ventilated and well lighted. Employees may be exposed to all kinds of weather and may be required to wear protective clothing. Operates heavy equipment. Strict safety regulations may be required.
PHYSICAL
 

• Work is generally sedentary in nature, but may require standing and walking for up to 10% of the time. Work is physically strenuous and workers are required to lift heavy packages up to 50 pounds.
• Work may require excessive bending or stooping.
• Employee required to climb ladders.
• Employee required to use hand tools.
• Employee uses heavy machinery (e.G., forklift, etc.).

 
MENTAL REQUIREMENTS
 
Employee required to problem-solve.
Employee required to communicate with the public.
 
Additional Job Requirements:            
Must be forklift certified