Warehouse Associate

Overview

Join Our Team:
Warehouse Associate Wanted!

Are you a motivated and detail-oriented individual looking for a fast-paced warehouse environment?

We'reseeking a skilled Warehouse Associate to join our team at Baker Distributing Company, a leading wholesale HVAC distributorship. As a Warehouse Associate,you'llplay a critical role in ensuring the smooth operation of our warehouse, includingpickingand verifying orders, conducting quality inspections, andmaintainingaccurateinventory levels.

• Pick and verify orders for customers.
• NOTE:
  
  Baker has set Production Standards the employee willbe required to meet on a weekly basis.
  
  The employee will receiveadditionalinformation about Production Standards requirements during the interview process and afterhire.
• Conduct Quality Inspections to verify/ensure the products being received,pickedand shipped are accurate.
• Daily loading and unloading of products in truck for delivery to customers and/or other Sales Centers.
• Receive, inspect, and stock all merchandise.
• Prepare orders for shipment as needed.
• Responsible for daily checklist of truck and forklift maintenance.
• Assist management with inventory counts and provide daily upkeep of the Warehouse.
• Adhere to all warehouse safety protocols and procedures.
• Utilize personal protective equipment (PPE) as required.
• Report any safety hazards or incidentsimmediatelyto management.
• Participate in regular safety training sessions and drills.
• Ensure proper handling and storage of all products to prevent accidents and injuries.
• Follow all guidelines for the safe operation of forklifts and other warehouse equipment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma or GED required; equivalent experience may be considered.
• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field preferred; equivalent professional experience may substitute.
• Demonstrated experience with HVAC equipment in a wholesale distribution setting.
• Background in sales, operations,purchasing, or inventory management preferred.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a focus on customer service, problem-solving, and relationship-building.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a dynamic, fast-paced environment; reasonableaccommodationswill be provided as needed.
• Demonstrated interest in continuous learning, mentoring, and leadership.
• Mechanical or technical experience preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office or similar productivity tools; assistive technologies may be used to support this function.
• A valid driver’s license isrequiredonly if driving is an essential function of the role.
• Skills

• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Excellent customer service mindset with the ability to develop long term relationships.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent analytical aptitude with a proven ability to analyze/interpret data.
• Strong and creative problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Proactivelyseekscontinuous process and service improvements.
• This role requires the ability to understand and communicate in English tocomply with safety standards, training, policies, and procedures. Reasonableaccommodationswill be provided to support effective communication.

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.
  
  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
• Required to move parts and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Required to position self to access equipment by standing,sitting, orwalking, climbing, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.
• Operates computer and telephone equipment for extended periods of time.
• Visual acuity isrequiredto perform essential job functions such as reading labels, inspecting equipment, monitoring inventory, and operating machinery. Tasks may involve close vision, distance vision, color differentiation, peripheral awareness, depth perception, and visual focus.
• Required tooperatewarehouseequipment suchas forklifts and pallet jacks