Warehouse Associate; Day shift

Client Distribution Specialist (Warehouse Associate)

For over 78 years,
Ernest has been committed to the success of our extended family, our customers, our employees, and the packaging industry itself. When you work with Ernest, you’ll enjoy the advantages of learning proven methods of success, a proactive approach, and having fun while earning what you’re worth with a lot of really awesome people.

Location: Commerce, CA |
Workplace: On-site |
Pay range: $20.00 – $23.00 per hour DOE |
Full time | (Day shift 8:00AM - 4:30PM)

• Authenticate vendor delivery receipts for accuracy, notify the Buyer of any damage, shortages or attribute issues and note it on the paperwork before turning into the Warehouse office for System receipt.
• Move the inbound delivery of JIT, Dock and Stock items into storage locations utilizing FIFO guidelines to assure proper stock rotation.
• Prepare orders for shipment, ensuring that the orders are filled accurately and efficiently.
• Follow all company safety and accident procedures while on company premises or operating company vehicles or equipment to ensure efficient, effective and safe warehouse operations.
• Load and unload trucks.
• Pick and pack.
• Assemble and fill orders to be shipped to customers.
• Preparation of all shipping documentation.
• Review all orders to determine if they were picked correctly.
• Maintain warehouse work floor clean of all obstructions.

• Solid reading skills – must be able to read orders/match orders on shipping tickets to items picked.
• Ability to understand and execute instructions.
• General understanding of the warehouse and footprint.
• Operate inventory control equipment, i.e., bar-coding equipment, handheld devices.
• Must be familiar with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) programs and other inventory management software.

Ernest is a nationwide company, but did you know that our humble roots started in a Los Angeles garage? Brothers Ernie and Charles Wilson founded the company in 1946 with a dedication to customized service. Even after decades of delivering great packaging to our customers, that commitment has never changed. We always find the best solution to fit our customers’ needs, even if we have to invent it!