Warehouse Associate – Shipping & Receiving

Warehouse Associate – Shipping & Receiving

Location:

J & H Aitcheson, 100 Dove Street, Alexandria, Virginia, United States of America

• Be responsible for counting, verifying, and receiving incoming vendor shipments and customer return material.
• Stock and maintain the warehouse; and pick, document, and pack customer orders in accordance with Company policy and procedure.
• Act with a high attention to detail to ensure the highest levels of customer satisfaction.
• Handle all shipping discrepancies per procedures or forward appropriate paperwork to designated employee to handle.
• Identify nonstock, special-order material, and damaged material and store in proper warehouse locations.
• Complete necessary documentation for customer shipments delivered via third-party carrier.
• Load and unload trucks, operate warehouse forklift and other material handling equipment safely.
• Inform immediate supervisor of stock depletions, count discrepancies, or damaged/defective/nonsaleable merchandise that could impact customer service levels.
• Ensure security and controls are in place and upheld to protect Profit Center assets.
• Maintain warehouse cleanliness, order, and safety. Remove empty cartons, metal bands, pallets, and other debris. Inform immediate supervisor of safety issues.
• Assist co-workers in servicing customers.
• Perform all job functions in accordance with the company’s Safety Standards.
• Successfully complete required safety and compliance training programs as assigned.
• Perform other reasonably related duties as assigned by immediate supervisor and other management as required.
• Shipping and receiving duties are a primary function of this position, and the selected candidate must be willing to assist with all warehouse operations as needed.

• 1 year warehouse receiving and material handling experience.
• Knowledge of products sold at the Profit Center preferred.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience with shipping, receiving, inventory control, order picking, and material handling.
• Must be experienced in receiving inbound shipments, verifying quantities, inspecting materials for damage, and accurately documenting receipts.
• Experience in a wholesale distribution, plumbing, HVAC, or industrial warehouse environment is preferred.
• Scheduled training will be conducted in Alexandria, Virginia.
• Monday through Friday schedule; work hours may vary based on business needs.
• Possess outstanding customer service and communication skills.
• Be able to quickly develop comprehensive knowledge of products sold at the Profit Center.
• Possess a high level of attention to detail and accuracy.
• Be able to build and maintain a positive working relationship with customers, vendors, and co-workers.
• Know how to apply and practice safety precautions in a warehouse and material handling environment.
• Be able to learn to safely operate a forklift and other material handling equipment in use at the Profit Center.
• Be able to learn and operate the computer-related systems used for warehouse operations.
• Read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Shipping and receiving duties are a primary function of this position, and the selected candidate must be willing to assist with all warehouse operations as needed.

Our culture is well-suited for exceptional people who use their talents to drive business and want to share in the financial success their efforts yield. In addition to a competitive starting wage, we offer a Profit-Sharing Program that provides each team member with an opportunity to earn a direct share of the profits on an annual basis. In addition to our generous compensation package, Hajoca also offers:

• Full‑time benefits (for team members working 30 or more hours per week):
  • Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage
  • Accident, Hospital Indemnity, and critical care coverage
  • Life insurance and Long Term Disability
  • Pre‑tax accounts for healthcare, dependent care, and commuter benefits
  • Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time (sick time also offered to PT team members as required by state law)
  • Paid pregnancy and parental leave
  • Paid day of community service
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