Warehouse Associate - Kennewick, WA

Location:

Kennewick, Washington, United States

Pay Range: $18 - $20 per hour

Warehouse Associates play a pivotal role at Columbia Distributing. They are responsible for pre‑picking the beverage orders and placing the correct pallets on trucks. Teamwork is critical to this position’s success.

• Perform all duties related to shipping, receiving, put‑away, replenishment, picking, loading, rotation, check‑in, repacking and security of products.
• Rotate all products during receiving, replenishment, picking, repacking and returns activities according to Company standards.
• Participate in pre‑picking and merchandising of products as needed.
• Develop and maintain positive, cooperative and team‑oriented relationships with co‑workers, supervisors, managers and others.
• Maintain safety, quality, and productivity standards established by management.
• Read order sheet accurately.
• Work with Warehouse Supervisor to ensure productivity standards are acceptable.
• Demonstrate behaviors consistent with the Company’s Core Values at all times.
• Complete all other tasks or projects as assigned.

• Active listening
• Accountability & integrity
• Team player & strong work ethic
• Safety minded
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple tasks and meeting deadlines
• Effective organizational and time management skills
• Ability to read, write and speak English to interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
• Ability to speak effectively with customers or employees of the organization

This job operates mostly indoors with occasional outdoor work.

• Lift/carry/push/pull 50 lbs. repetitively and up to 165 lbs.
• Bend/stoop/crouch/squat, use arms/wrists/hands/grasp
• Climb stairs/ladder
• Operate equipment

This is a full‑time position, days and hours of work vary and may include weekends and overtime.

None.

Minimum of 18 years of age.

• Experience in a warehouse, with logistics or material handling.
• High school diploma or GED.

• Actual compensation packages are based on a wide array of factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, years and depth of experience, certifications, and specific location.
• Employees (and their families) are eligible for medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees are able to enroll in our company's 401k plan. Employees are also eligible for 80 hours of vacation every year and 7‑8 days of paid holidays throughout the calendar year (depending on location).
• Hired applicant may be eligible for incentives/bonuses/annual bonuses.

Paid Vacation and Sick Days, Holiday Pay, Competitive Health Insurance Plans, 401(k) with company matching, Short‑Term Disability and more. Benefits may not be available for positions covered under active CBA, seasonal, or part‑time.

Columbia Distributing is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.

Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Please contact the Human Resources Dept. at or email if you have questions regarding reasonable accommodations.

Equal Opportunity Employer including Disability/Vets