Warehouse Associate

Portland, OR, United States

The Warehouse Associate position will be based in our East Portland, OR location!

Summary

The Warehouse Associate is responsible for efficiently and accurately filling customer orders, receiving, stocking, staging, and shipping material in a manner that meets company standards for safety, security, accuracy, and productivity. Responsible for all warehouse transactions, as well as the upkeep and maintenance of the branch warehouse environment and equipment.

What You'll Do

Contributes to a culture and environment focused daily on employee safety and a safe work environment. Follows established Standard Operating Procedures, Environmental Health and Safety Rules, and immediately addresses safety concerns

Receives material coming into the building by vendors, customers, or other warehouses. Verifies the quantity and description of materials received by checking merchandise against the packing list

Keeps incoming orders stocked on shelves orderly and in designated area and reports freight damage claims

Prepares branch orders from the warehouse and ensures that the correct number and type of product is being shipped

Processes paperwork regarding shipments including but not limited to; verifying that the merchandise to be shipped is correct, applying the correct postage tape and label, following customer shipping instructions and, insuring the shipment when necessary

Operates machinery including forklift, reach truck, and wire cutting machine when required

Loads common carrier and company vehicles

Inspects and performs minor maintenance on equipment

Performs inventory counts and reconciles any discrepancies

Makes deliveries to branches/customers as needed

Assists with other warehouse or branch duties as needed

Other duties as assigned

The information contained in this job description is intended to describe the essential job functions required of those assigned to this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform the job. Please note that management retains the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The ability to competently perform all the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, demonstrated commitment to effective customer service delivery, integrity, and the ability to work productively as a member of a team or work group are basic requirements of all positions at Rexel USA.

What You'll Need

High School Diploma or GED preferred

Certification to operate forklift, hand truck, pallet jack and other warehouse equipment preferred

If required to make deliveries:

Must have a valid driver's license

Must be at least 21 years of age

Must pass a pre-employment and annual review of their Motor Vehicle Record

Must obtain verification of non-expired medical certificate as required by law within 60 days of hire

Must not have had a suspended drivers’ license for a traffic accident/violation within the past 3 years

Must not have any at fault accidents in the past 3 years

No experience required

Prior warehouse experience a plus

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

General knowledge of electrical products a plus

Ability to effectively communicate with co-workers and customers

Ability to handle basic issues and problems

Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations to accurately complete job tasks

Ability to organize and prioritize job tasks and requirements

Excellent organizational and time management skills

Ability to meet deadlines

Ability to work overtime as needed

Basic computer knowledge

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

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. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Working Environment

Exposed to unpleasant or disagreeable physical environment such as high noise level and/or exposure to heat and cold Constantly – at least 51%

Exposed to electrical hazards; risk of electrical shock Constantly – at least 51%

Handles or works with potentially dangerous equipment Constantly – at least 51%

Travels to offsite locations Occasionally – up to 20%

Physical Demands

Sit: Must be able to remain in a stationary position Occasionally – up to 20%

Walk: Must be able to move about inside/outside office or work location Constantly – at least 51%

Use hands to finger, handle or feel: Operates a computer and other office machinery Constantly – at least 51%

Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl: Must be able to position ones self to maintain computers in the lab, including under desks and in the server closet Constantly – at least 51%

Climb or balance: Must be able to ascend/descend on a ladder Constantly – at least 51%

Talk, hear, taste, smell: Must be able to use senses to; effectively communicate with co-workers and clients and detect hazardous conditions Constantly – at least 51%

Weight and Force

Up to 10 pounds Constantly – at least 51%

Up to 25 pounds Constantly – at least 51%

Up to 50 pounds Constantly – at least 51%

Up to 75 pounds Occasionally – up to 20%

“Rexel USA (A VEVRAA Federal Contractor), and its affiliated companies, is an EEO/Disabled/Veterans employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristics protected by law.”