DC Warehouse Associate - Equipment Operator IV

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Since 1953, Ferguson has been a source of quality supplies for a variety of industries. Together We Build Better infrastructure, better homes and better businesses. We exist to make our customers’ complex projects simple, successful, and sustainable. We proactively solve problems, adapt and grow to continuously serve our customers, communities and each other. Ferguson, a Fortune 500 company, is proud to provide best‑class products, service and capabilities across the following industries:
Commercial/Mechanical, Facilities Supply, Fire and Fabrication, HVAC, Industrial, Residential Trade, Residential Building and Remodel, Waterworks and Residential Digital Commerce. Ferguson has approximately 36,000 associates across 1,700 locations. Ferguson is a community of proud associates who operate with the shared purpose of building something meaningful. You will build a career that you are proud of, at a company you can believe in.

Monday – Friday 9:00 PM – 5:30 AM. Overtime required as scheduled.

• Take a leadership role with all associates on 3rd shift.
• Provide guidance and direction to team members in proper procedures.
• Coordinate prompt flow of product from selector staging locations/conveyors to shipping completion.
• Promote safe work practices and resolve safety concerns identified.
• Coordinate work processes to ensure efficiency and accuracy of service.
• Coordinate communication and feedback to associate task and performance standards.
• Conduct counseling, coaching, and performance appraisal as indicated.
• Build, wrap, sort, and transport pallets and packages.
• Use technology like RF devices to sort, scan, and prepare orders.
• Accurately and timely receive, verify, stage and stock all incoming material.
• Clean the workspace as you go and participate with the team in keeping our facility clean, safe, and accident‑free.
• Must adhere to all safety regulations, including the correct usage of personal protective equipment (PPE). This includes wearing a safety harness with a maximum weight capacity of 400 lbs.

• Strong work ethic and willingness to work overtime hours in addition to regular shift hours.
• Material handling equipment experiences preferred but not required.
• Ensures associates are working on the correct orders and reassigning them as necessary to meet customers’ expectations. Level 4’s are empowered to make labor moves based on priorities defined by leadership.
• Ensures associate problems are heard and addressed so the associate can continue moving forward with their work.
• Oversees various workflows and process paths, as assigned, to ensure customer orders are picked accurately and within the time-sensitive expectations of customers. Potentially working in path if the workload dictates the need.
• Supports the site management to comply with Health, Safety and Environmental legislation, completing documentation and records as required.
• 3-5 years’ warehouse experience in shipping, receiving, delivery, or inventory management is preferred.
• High attention to detail.
• Comfortable in a fast paced, changing environment.
• Positive demeanor, dependability, and strong work ethic.
• Self‑starter with ability to learn our systems quickly.
• Continued focus on improving system efficiencies and business practices.
• Ability to lift items that weigh up to 50lbs regularly.
• Knowledge of safety regulations and procedures.

* Pre‑employment drug and background screening required*

At Ferguson, we care for each other. We value our well‑being just as much as our hard work. We are committed to a holistic approach towards benefits plans and programs that support the mental, physical and financial well‑being of our associates. Our competitive offering not only includes benefits like health, dental, vision, paid time off, life insurance and a 401(k) with a company match, but our associates also enjoy additional meaningful and inclusive enhancements that are adaptable to their diverse situations and needs, including mental health coverage, gender affirming and family building benefits, paid parental leave, associate discounts, community involvement…