Warehouse Associate

Job Overview The Warehouse Associate does the hands-on work that keeps the Trades Town warehouse moving. The mandate is to ensure that every item is put away, picked, packed, and shipped accurately and on time, and that the building stays clean, organized, and safe. An ideal candidate will put away inventory and pick, pack, and ship wholesale and individual e-commerce orders, and will help unload and check inbound shipments as the day demands. They will work alongside the Quality Control team, moving items to and from the grading and intake stations. The work calls for care and attention to detail across a large, mixed catalog of power tools, and the willingness to jump in wherever the volume is that day. This role is answerable for accurate picks, undamaged shipments, correct bin locations, and a clean work area. It requires following warehouse procedures every time, recording every move in the inventory system, and flagging problems to the Warehouse Manager as soon as they are found. Duties ORDER FULFILLMENT AND SHIPPING Pick wholesale and e-commerce orders accurately from bin locations, scanning each item as it is picked. Pack orders with the right materials so they arrive complete and undamaged. Build and label parcels and mixed-item pallets, and stage them on the shipping dock for wrapping and loading. RECEIVING Help unload inbound shipments and check them against the purchase order or bill of lading. Mark each shipment as arrived in the inventory system and label it so it can be tracked through intake. Report shorts, overages, and freight damage to the Warehouse Manager right away. QUALITY CONTROL HAND-OFFS Stage received shipments at the grading and intake stations for the Quality Control team. Collect graded, labeled items from the intake carts, put them away, and confirm each bin location in the inventory system. Flag hand-off problems, such as missing labels or count mismatches, before items are put away. INVENTORY ACCURACY Perform cycle counts as scheduled, counting carefully and recording results accurately. Keep bins, shelves, and racking organized and correctly labeled so items can be found and picked quickly. Record every inventory move and return to stock in the inventory system at the time it happens. WAREHOUSE CLEANLINESS AND SAFETY Keep aisles, docks, staging areas, and workstations clean, clear, and free of debris throughout the shift. Break down cardboard, remove trash, and keep packing stations stocked with supplies. Follow the warehouse SOPs for receiving, staging, put-away, picking, packing, shipping, and cycle counting. Follow safe lifting, stacking, and material handling practices, including safe pallet jack operation. Report safety hazards, equipment problems, and injuries to the Warehouse Manager right away. GENERAL Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned. --------------------------------------------------- QUALIFICATIONS Entry-level position; no diploma or degree required. Warehouse, distribution, or fulfillment experience preferred, but not required. Familiarity with power tools, or the willingness to learn a large product catalog quickly. Comfortable using a barcode scanner, a computer, and basic inventory or warehouse software. Reliable, punctual, and careful with detail, with a track record of showing up and doing the job right. Good written and verbal communication skills. Must be able to pass a background check and drug test. Must be able to provide at least two recent references. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Stand and walk for an entire shift, regularly bend, reach, and lift up to 50 lbs, and safely operate pallet jacks. Pay: $18.00 - $24.00 per hour Expected hours: 40.0 per week Work Location: In person

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