Warehouse Associate

Warehouse Associate (Lexington, KY, on-site)

As the Warehouse Associate, you’ll be integral to our work executing onsite warehouse operations for our Gifts-in-Kind (“GIK”) facility. In this role, you will be responsible for conducting the day-to-day operational needs of the facility, including proper maintenance and upkeep of facility and equipment, facilitating inventory management processes, and ensuring the operations of the warehouse are conducted in a safe manner.

What You’ll Be Doing (Essential Duties)

Warehouse Operations (85%)

• Receive and send shipments, including loading and unloading trucks.
• Operate electronic and/or motorized equipment including but not limited to pallet jacks, and pallet wrapping machines.
• Conduct accurate and prompt inventory of all shipments.
• Prepare for pick-ups and distributions.
• Coordinate with GIK Staff to ensure all established Gift in Kind (GIK) goals, processes and timelines are met.
• Audit and report inventory for domestic response pre-positioning.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Facility Safety and Maintenance (15%)

• Wear correct safety equipment and follow safety protocols.
• Ensure all warehouse activities are conducted in a safe manner, compliant with all required safety and material handling policies and protocols.
• Be aware of warehouse protocols and offer continuous improvement ideas to achieve an efficient warehouse environment.
• Report on facility needs as provided in the warehouse lease.
• Ensure all safety and security incidents are reported in a timely fashion and in accordance with established policies.

Required qualifications for the role

• Minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent, plus at least 1 year of relevant experience or education
• Demonstrated ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with individuals and teams at all levels, both internally and externally
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time with frequent walking; the ability to use both hands and wrists for repetitive motions; the ability to frequently be in low level positions, such as squatting, kneeling, or crouching; the ability to lift and carry items up to 45 lbs.
• Exposure to varying temperatures depending on the time of year. Cold Weather clothing will be provided during the winter.
• Professional proficiency in MS Office suite
• Professional proficiency in spoken and written English

Preferred qualifications for the role

• Experience operating Pallet Jacks (manual and electric), and familiarity with industrial equipment