Warehouse Distribution Center Associate

About the Role

NAPA Auto Parts is seeking a skilled and energetic Warehouse Associate to join our growing team of professionals.

Key Responsibilities

• Receiving:
• Unload inbound shipments safely and move product to storage locations.
• Count all product, compare to manifest, and check shipments for damage.
• Efficiently stack and store product in the appropriate areas.
• Sign for inbound shipments, when necessary.
• Order Picking:
• Ensure the correct number and type of product is picked.
• Transport orders to shipping locations.
• Quality:
• Ensure inbound and outbound shipments are accurate and free of damage.
• Report quality variances as needed.
• Inventory:
• Keep accurate records and reports.
• Ensure proper stock rotation.
• Safety, Housekeeping, Security:
• Maintain a clean, neat, and orderly work area.
• Support and abide by the company’s safety program, including all safety initiatives, policies, and procedures.
• Performance:
• Meet productivity standards while tracking key performance indicators (KPI’s).
• Decision Making:
• Identify and solve problems that come up during daily warehouse operations.
• All other duties as assigned by leadership.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Stamina to stand and walk for the entire shift.
• Capable of lifting and moving parts up to 50 pounds.
• Capable of pushing and pulling 300 pounds with the use of mechanical aids.
• Able to repeatedly bend, twist, squat, climb, and reach with the use of a ladder when necessary.
• Basic math skills to identify product quantity.
• Able to read and recognize alphanumeric sequences.
• Basic understanding of and ability to operate a computer and RF scanning equipment.
• Availability to work M-F with occasional weekend work as needed.
• Prior work experience and the use of RF scanning equipment is a plus.

Qualifications

• Physical Demands:
• Lifting and Carrying: Ability to lift and carry objects of varying weights, typically 25 to 50 pounds or more.
• Pushing and Pulling: Capability to push and pull carts, pallet jacks, or other equipment loaded with materials.
• Standing and Walking: Ability to stand and walk for extended periods, often for the duration of a shift.
• Bending and Stooping: Capacity to bend, stoop, squat, and reach to retrieve items from shelves, bins, or storage racks.
• Climbing: Can climb ladders or stairs to access elevated storage areas or perform maintenance tasks.
• Operating Equipment: Proficiency in operating warehouse equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks, and order pickers.
• Manual Dexterity: Ability to use hands and fingers to handle small objects, operate machinery controls, and perform tasks requiring precision and accuracy.
• Repetitive Motion: Ability to perform repetitive tasks, such as scanning barcodes, sorting items, or packaging products, throughout the shift.
• Physical Endurance: Stamina and endurance to work in a fast-paced environment and meet productivity targets.
• Safety Awareness: Commitment to following safety protocols and guidelines.