Warehouse Associate

Job Title

Warehouse Associate 1

Hauppauge, NY – 2‑month W2 position with two shifts: 1st Shift (Mon‑Fri 7:00‑15:30) or 2nd Shift (Mon‑Fri 15:30‑24:00).

Performs the physical and/or administrative tasks involved in shipping, receiving, storing, distributing and order fulfillment of merchandise, products, materials, parts, supplies and equipment.

• Performs quality checks on outbound and inbound shipments.
• Performs outbound staging and packing in accordance with site policies.
• Executes ERP system transactions on outbound and inbound shipments.
• Updates FMS for parcel and freight shipments.
• Learns to use handheld RF scanners and Warehouse Management System to fulfill orders.
• Maintains inventory accuracy.
• Handles and controls hazardous material on both inbound and outbound.
• Complies with 5S safety, housekeeping practices, and regulations.
• Completes all required safety training and follows protocol in all risk situations.
• Uses PPE appropriate to tasks at hand.
• Lifts up to 75 pounds unassisted.
• Certification on powered industrial trucks including work assist vehicle (WAV), off‑the‑ground order picker (up to 35’ off the ground), reach truck, dock stocker and powered pallet jacks.
• Creates repair RMAs, manages receiving and shipment issues within repair systems.
• Develops familiarity with a subset of products, processes, operational metrics and software tools; learns and follows basic work instructions for functional assignments according to productivity and quality standards.
• Provides input geared toward continuous improvement, work instruction documentation, and standardization of processes.
• Resolves a variety of basic problems of limited complexity under direct supervision and performs rudimentary analysis involving a limited number of factors.
• Performs activities to evaluate and maintain equipment.
• Creates expense orders for internal repair consumption.
• Full knowledge of ISO requirements and demonstrated ability to ensure compliance with external auditors.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Note: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, abilities, and skills required of personnel so classified.

• Minimum Education:
  • High School Diploma or GED (preferred but not required).
• Minimum
  
  Work Experience:
  
  
  • 1 year of experience.
• Key Skills and
  
  Competencies:
  
  
  • Effective communication skills.
  • Basic computer literacy, with knowledge of Microsoft Office.
  • Proficient understanding of the use of a desktop.
  • Basic math skills, can read a ruler.
  • Fundamental reading and writing skills required.
• Licenses/Certifications, Special
  
  Qualifications:
  
  
  • None.
• Equivalencies:
  • None.

• Travel Requirements:
  None.
• Telework:
  No.
• PPE
  
  Required:
  
  Yes (safety glasses, steel‑toed boots, gloves, etc.).

• Never – 0%.
• Occasionally – 0‑20 times per shift or up to 33% of the time.
• Frequently – 20‑100 times per shift or 33‑66% of the time.
• Constantly – Over 100 times per shift or 66‑100% of the time.

• Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like – None.
• Working from heights such as roofs, ladders, or powered lifts – Frequently.
• Moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments including awkward or tight and confined spaces – Constantly.
• Remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods – Frequently.
• Stooping, kneeling, bending, crouching, reaching, pushing/pulling – Frequently.
• Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another – Frequently.
• Adjusting or moving objects up to 75 pounds in all directions – Constantly.
• Communicating with others to exchange information – Constantly.
• Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers – Constantly.
• Operating machinery and/or power tools – Occasionally.
• Operating motor vehicles, industrial vehicles, or heavy equipment – Frequently.
• Assessing the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned – Constantly.

• Exposure to extreme temperatures (high or low) – None.
• Outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind – Occasionally.
• Noisy environments – Occasionally.
• Other hazardous conditions such as vibration, uneven ground surfaces, or dust & fumes – Occasionally.
• Small and/or enclosed spaces – Occasionally.
• No adverse environmental conditions expected – Occasionally.