Job Description

Job Title:          Warehouse Associate II

Reports to:       Warehouse Manager

Job Summary

The Warehouse Associate II is responsible for a wide range of tasks including loading, unloading, sorting, staging, and transporting products, and shipping returns. Individuals in this position must have the ability to become certified and operate material handling equipment such as forklifts and pallet jacks. 

Supervisory Responsibilities

NA

 Essential Duties

• Prepare and complete orders for delivery or pickup according to schedule (load, pack, wrap, label, ship, process ERP transaction).
• Receive and process warehouse stock products (pick, unload, label, store, process ERP transaction).
• Perform inventory controls and keep quality standards high for audits. Monitor, analyze and reconcile discrepancies with inventory controls.
• Keep a clean and safe working environment and optimize space utilization.
• Report any discrepancies.
• Communicate and cooperate with supervisors and coworkers.
• Follow quality service standards and comply with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Inspect goods for defects and damages.
• Resolve issues at the warehouse level.
• Maintain forklifts, ensuring they have proper maintenance.
• Manage American Institution of Baking (AIB) auditing, processes, and associated paperwork.

Required Skills and Abilities

• Ability to multi-task and complete assignments with quality, especially handling competing demands and aggressive timelines.
• Knowledge of warehousing and logistical ERP transactions.
• Basic math skills.
• Strong work ethic with a professional, positive attitude.
• Flexibility - not easily frustrated.
• Strong safety focus.
• Creative problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent verbal communication skills.
• An innovative, goal-oriented and results driven approach.
• Good organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to communicate in both the written and spoken language of English to a level that will allow the safe and effective performance of the job.

 Education and Experience

• Basic math and reading skills normally acquired through the completion of a high school diploma OR equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 2 years of warehousing/logistics or ability to demonstrate the necessary level of skill is required
• 2 years of experience with inventory software, databases, and systems or ability to demonstrate a good understanding of utilization.
• A valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) and DOT medical card preferred.
• Familiarity with modern warehousing practices and methods is preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Constant standing, walking, talking, hearing, and use of hands and feet
• Frequent lifting up to 100 lbs., reaching, crouching, stooping, and kneeling
• Warehouse environment
• Strong scents, extreme temperatures, and frequent loud noises.

Travel Requirements 

This position requires occasional overnight travel and frequent travel within the workday.

Driver Qualification

The ability to drive a company owned/leased vehicle or personal vehicle on behalf of the company is preferred.

Inclusion in the company’s driver qualification program is required to drive a company owned/leased vehicle or personal vehicle. 

Becoming a qualified driver includes:

• Agree to the company driving policies that apply to company owned/leased vehicle or personal vehicle as applicable.
• Posses and maintain a valid driver’s license and be a minimum of 21 years of age.
• Maintain an acceptable driving record, as evidenced by completion of a baseline motor vehicle record check and ongoing monitoring.
• When driving a personal vehicle on behalf of the company, must provide a copy of the declaration page from personal auto insurance that shows the policy dates and minimum coverage amounts ($300,000 bodily injury per accident/$100,000 property damage per accident or if driving less than 5 hours/200 miles a year $50,000 bodily injury per accident/$10,000 property damage per accident or the state minimum, whichever is more). This requirement is initially and then annually thereafter.

This job description is intended as a general outline of the primary responsibilities of the position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, or activities that may be required. The employer reserves the right to modify, add, or remove any responsibilities, duties, or activities as deemed necessary with or without notice. 

Volm Companies is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and other protected characteristics. If you require reasonable accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job, please inform us and we will work with you to address your needs.

Benefits

As a family-owned and operated company, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you and your family. We offer a strong foundation of benefits, including access to medical, dental, and vision coverage, an HSA employer contribution, and a 401k with profit sharing to secure your future. To support your overall well-being and family life, we offer additional benefits beyond the core package, such as paid vacation, wellness stipends, childcare reimbursement assistance, and much more. We are committed to continuously enhancing our benefits to meet the evolving needs of our team.