Warehouse Logistics Associate

About the Role

Reporting to the Logistics Supervisor, this position is responsible for all activities relating to distribution operations, executing receiving, storage, inventory control, picking, packing of construction supply material, and dispatching of delivery trucks.

Key Responsibilities

• Provides general assistance, including pulling and staging orders
• Performs bin location maintenance
• Performs tasks to ensure safety, organization, and cleanliness of the warehouse
• Assists in conducting cycle counting to ensure inventory accuracy
• Attends safety training and meetings; follows rules and regulations
• Performs forklift inspections and completes reports
• Operates forklifts
• Communicates consistently with management and all branch personnel

Receiving and Shipping Functions

• Verifies inventory against purchase orders for accuracy
• Receives inventory into the NEFCO ERP software system
• Stages/Shelves inventory
• Uses RF technology to pick orders and verifies items
• Sends picked orders to the packing department
• Packs goods following NEFCO processes and procedures
• Loads trucks with packed orders in a specified sequence

Details

• Monday – Friday
• Typically 40 hours (OT available depending on NEFCO needs)

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Ability to use NEFCO’s ERP software system
• Ability to use warehouse layouts for planning purposes
• Basic computer skills
• Ability to operate warehouse equipment (including forklifts) and be recertified

Qualifications

• High school diploma (or equivalent)
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, or Outlook a plus
• Must have a positive, hard-working attitude
• Ability to multitask
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to stand on concrete floor for long periods of time
• Must be able to work in various climate conditions (cold, heat, humidity) for a long period of time
• Ability to crouch, stoop, kneel, crawl, and twist for lifting
• Ability to safely lift up to 75 lbs.
• Ability to review and interpret computer images and written documents
• Must be detail-oriented and a hands-on ‘roll up the sleeves’ type with aptitude for multi-tasking and adapting to a fast-paced environment with ever changing priorities.