Warehouse Associate - 1685

Warehouse Associate - 1685USA:NJ:Farmingdale | Warehouse | Full-TimeDescriptionAs a dedicated Warehouse Operations Associate, you will be an integral member of our team, directly contributing to the delivery of outstanding products and service to our valued customers.We are looking for a reliable, meticulous, and detail-oriented individual to join our Warehouse Logistics Department. Your efficiency, strong work ethic, and commitment to teamwork are crucial to ensuring products move seamlessly and accurately from our warehouse to our customers. This vital role directly supports our company's mission of customer satisfaction and significantly contributes to our continued success and growth.Responsibilities of the Warehouse Associate include, but are not limited to:Inbound & Stocking: Accurately inspect, unload, and receive incoming stock and materials with assigned locations; maintain clear, accurate receiving records required for year-end inventory auditing proceduresOrder Fulfillment: Pick, pack, and prepare orders for timely shipment, ensuring products are labeled and packaged correctly, and stage shipments for carrier pickup to meet daily SLAsShipping & Compliance: Prepare BOLs, labels, commercial invoices, and customs docs, etc.; ship via LTL shipments from all freight carriers and freight forwarding parties, UPS/FedEx/DHL/USPS, and international; schedule pickups and track exceptionsDocumentation: Maintain shipping documents for yearly audit. Ensure Warehouse Receiving and Shipping SOPs and Safety Compliance Records are up-to-dateInventory Control: Perform cycle counts, reconcile variances, and drive inventory location accuracy; maintain item master data (weights, dims, stock locations)Systems & Data Entry: Utilize WMS/shipping software and spreadsheets to update parts lists, shipments, and inventory transactions. Ensure that all tasks are closed with complete and accurate data within operating platforms such as NetSuite, ShipHawk, and Google Cloud Business ApplicationsCommunication: Coordinate with carriers, customers, and internal teams (Sales, Customer Service, Purchasing, Operations) to resolve logistics questions and expedite urgent ordersSafety & Equipment: Lead by example on OSHA-compliant practices; document safety training; report equipment damage; schedule preventative maintenance (forklifts, pallet jacks, scanners)Housekeeping & 5S: Keep warehouse and workstations clean, organized, and audit-ready; ensure proper usage and replenishment of suppliesRequirements of the Warehouse Associate include, but are not limited to:Minimum of 1+ year in a warehouse, distribution, or logistics role (receiving/picking/packing/shipping) and inventory managementExperience coordinating with parcel and LTL carriers (UPS/FedEx/DHL & common LTLs)Experience with Shipment Documents (Packing Slip, Commercial Invoice, BOL, Country of Origin, SLI/SLA, etc.)Technical: Comfortable with computers; experience with WMS/ERP systems (NetSuite & ShipHawk), barcode scanners, and shipping platforms (e.g., UPS WorldShip, FedEx Ship Manager, ShipHawk) is desiredDocumentation: Familiarity with BOLs, packing lists, commercial invoices, HS codes, COO, and basic international shipping steps (or a quick study)Safety: Working knowledge of OSHA basics; willingness to lead/record safety trainings and follow PPE requirementsPhysical: Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs. + repeatedly; stand/walk for extended periods; operate pallet jacks and (after training/certification) forkliftsCommunication & Teamwork: Clear written/verbal skills; dependable, organized, and calm when under time pressure; customer-centric mindsetWork Authorization: Eligible to work in the U.SNice to Have (Preferred): Forklift certification (or willingness to obtaintraining provided); Carrier Claims for damages or lost/shortages; Prior 5S/lean, cycle counting, or inventory control experience; Entry Level - Excel/Google Sheets (lookups, filters, pivot, formulas) and basic data-cleanup skillsSuccess Looks Like (KPIs you'll influence): Pick/pack accuracy: ? 99.5%; On-time shipments: ? 98%; Inventory location accuracy: ? 99%; Safety: 0 recordables; 100% training completion & documentationLanguage: English (Required)Ability to Commute: Farmingdale, NJ 07727 (Required)Work Location: On-Site / In-personAdditional Information:Working Conditions: Climate controlled warehouseShift Time/Overtime: Monday - Friday, 7 am - 4:00pm; Occasional overtimeEducation: High School DiplomaMinimum Required Salary and benefits commensurate with experience. We are an equal opportunity employer. Except where prohibited by state law, all offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. EOE/M/F/D/V