WAREHOUSE ASSOCIATE JOB DESCRIPTION

Every distribution facility runs on a promise: the right product, in the right place, at the right time. When that promise breaks, shipping documentation falls behind, vendors receive incomplete inspections, and installation crews wait on parts that never arrived staged. The Warehouse Associate is the person who keeps that chain intact, owning inbound receiving, storage, order fulfillment, and outbound shipping within facilities that routinely manage tens of thousands of active SKUs under OSHA-regulated conditions. Most professionals in this role hold or pursue forklift certification and operate within 6S or 5S frameworks that govern both safety and floor organization.

As the Warehouse Associate, you receive, store, pick, pack, and ship materials across inbound and outbound operations, maintaining inventory accuracy and documentation integrity that distribution facilities depend on daily. You work within a warehouse team under the direction of shift supervisors or leads, with scope spanning multiple departments including receiving, inventory control, and shipping.

Career Impact: Hands-on experience managing high-SKU environments and OSHA-compliant operations positions a Warehouse Associate to advance toward Warehouse Lead or Inventory Control roles within distribution and supply chain careers.

Business Impact: When receiving inspections are accurate and orders are staged correctly for installation or retail teams, downstream delays are eliminated and customer commitments are met without exception.

Growth Opportunity: Proficiency in cycle counting, 6S methodology, and multi-modal shipping documentation expands into logistics coordination and supply chain analyst pathways that command broader organizational responsibility.

• Receive inbound shipments from vendors, inspecting materials against quality standards and verifying quantities before storage assignment.
• Stock and transfer materials to designated shelf, bin, rack, or bundle locations following predetermined sequencing protocols.
• Pick, pack, and assemble customer orders from warehouse stock, preparing shipments that meet customer-defined specifications.
• Perform cycle counts of active inventory according to scheduled requirements to maintain database accuracy.
• Prepare and organize outbound shipping documentation for ground, LTL, air, and parcel carriers.
• Operate powered industrial equipment including forklifts and pallet jacks to move materials safely throughout the facility.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the warehouse floor in compliance with 6S standards and OSHA safety policies.
• Report damaged, missing, or mislabeled inventory to supervisory staff and complete required incident or discrepancy records.

• High school diploma or GED, or equivalent work experience.
• 1 or more years of warehouse, material handling, or distribution experience, with demonstrated familiarity in receiving and shipping operations.
• Ability to operate powered industrial equipment, including forklifts and pallet jacks, safely and in compliance with facility requirements.
• Physical capability to lift 50 lbs or more, stand for extended shifts, and perform repetitive material handling tasks throughout the workday.
• Basic math, data entry, and computer skills sufficient to complete inventory transactions and maintain documentation records.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English to interpret safety instructions, work orders, and shipping labels.
• Working knowledge of OSHA safety regulations and the ability to apply facility-specific safety policies consistently.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in verifying quantities, labeling materials, and completing shipment and receiving paperwork.

• Current forklift certification or the ability to obtain certification within a defined onboarding period.
• Familiarity with 5S or 6S workplace organization methodologies as applied in a distribution or manufacturing environment.
• Experience with inventory management systems or WMS platforms, including performing system transactions and updating stock records.
• Prior exposure to multi-shift warehouse operations or experience supporting installation, production, or fulfillment teams directly.

• Order pick and pack accuracy rate, measured against total units processed per shift.
• Inbound receiving throughput in lines or units processed per day against facility targets.
• Cycle count variance percentage, reflecting inventory record accuracy across assigned storage zones.
• Shipping documentation error rate per carrier type over a defined review period.
• OSHA recordable incident rate within the associate's assigned area of the floor.
• Typical tools: warehouse management systems (commonly RF terminal-based WMS or handheld scanning systems); productivity and reporting software (commonly spreadsheet and documentation applications).

• Base Salary Range: $18 to $23 per hour, depending on location and experience.
• Bonus: Shift differential pay common; performance bonuses less standard at this level.
• Equity: Not typically offered at this level in distribution roles.
• Health Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision coverage standard after probationary period.
• PTO: 10 to 15 days annually, with additional sick leave per local requirements.
• Common Perks: Safety boot reimbursement, forklift certification sponsorship, overtime availability.

Figures are estimates based on general US market benchmarks and may be outdated. Adjust based on location, company size, and seniority level.

Background check completion is a condition of employment for all warehouse positions, given access to facility inventory, equipment, and vendor materials. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Reasonable accommodations are available to individuals with disabilities throughout the application and employment process. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States prior to their start date.

The Warehouse Associate owns the end-to-end flow of Sephora orders across retail stores and online channels, safely receiving, picking, packing, prepping, putting away, and shipping product per established production rates. Working within a cross-trained warehouse team and responding to Shift Coordinators and management staff, this associate delivers consistent order fulfillment that supports both customer satisfaction and operational continuity.

Key Responsibilities

• Receive and stock product, and pick, pack, prep and ship Sephora orders to both retail stores and on-line customers following established company and industry standard operating procedures.
• Follow all Company, state and OSHA safety rules, policies and regulations to ensure safe working practices, including proper work attire; report safety violations and potential safety violations to appropriate supervisory or management personnel.
• Comply with all Company Loss Prevention policies and procedures, including proper work attire.
• Maintain regular and acceptable attendance as set by Sephora.
• Maintain a flexible work schedule and adhere to the requirement of working any designated shift and overtime as requested per business and operational needs.
• Pro-actively respond to direction from leadership team, including Shift Coordinators, management staff and other departmental personnel.
• Provide high quality internal and external customer service per company standards.

Required Qualifications

• Familiarity with WMS picking procedures or previous experience using menu-driven applications.
• Ability to operate RF terminals to successfully receive, pick, and replenish product in the warehouse.
• Ability to pack product using preferred methods and be cross-trained in receiving, pick, pack, put-away, and shipping processes.
• Familiarity with warehouse layout or the ability to learn layout.
• Basic math skills and ability to match numbers.
• Ability to understand other functions of the business as they apply to the position.
• Ability to work closely and effectively with others in a way that promotes teamwork.
• Positive and enthusiastic demeanor.

Reporting to warehouse and LAB leadership, the Warehouse Associate shapes the quality and accuracy of customer order fulfillment by performing packing, kitting, tagging, and system transactions in Oracle Applications. Partnering with LAB personnel and warehouse peers, this associate advances a clean, 5S- and Lean-compliant work floor that meets customer-defined requirements and reflects the company's Core Values.

Primary Duties

• Perform packing, unpacking, cabling, labelling, kitting, and tagging activities based on customer requirements.
• Perform system transactions in Oracle Applications and handheld scanner.
• Confirm all necessary information has been captured correctly.
• Update trackers, maintain and complete material-related forms.
• Follow work instructions to complete operational assignments as assigned.
• Understand and follow safety regulations.
• Work directly with LAB personnel, warehouse personnel, and peers to meet customer-defined requirements.
• Promote a clean and organized work floor following 5S and Lean practices.
• Understand and adhere at all times to company quality standards and all HR, operations, and safety policies.
• Embrace and promote the company's Core Values at all times.

Skills & Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience in a warehousing or material handling environment preferred.
• Proactive, committed, and focused on delighting customers; embraces feedback and driven to develop personal skills.
• Embraces the company's philosophy on giving back and supports charities in the local community.
• Physically capable of standing for long periods, performing repetitive tasks, and lifting at least 15 kg.
• Excellent English communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to work in a 2-shift system with work times between 7am and 10:30pm.

Sitting at the intersection of inventory control and supply chain operations, the Warehouse Associate works under direct supervision to verify incoming deliveries, operate handheld scanning equipment, and build foundational knowledge of kitting, cycle counting, and storage. Operating across inventory tracking, labeling, and production order fulfillment, this associate delivers the accuracy and attention to detail that keeps warehouse operations running smoothly.

Duties

• Work under direct supervision to complete assigned tasks using approved work instructions.
• Gain basic knowledge of kitting and other inventory tasks.
• Verify the accuracy of quantity and quality of incoming deliveries, properly identify parts, and locate them in the inventory area.
• Demonstrate problem-solving skills and attention to small details.
• Read, write, and understand English in order to fulfill production orders.
• Multitask and handle pressure situations as skills develop.
• Operate handheld inventory scanning gun.
• Learn the fundamentals of inventory tracking, labeling, and storage.
• Participate in and learn how to cycle count under supervision.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED; 1 year of inventory experience preferred.
• Basic understanding of inventory and supply chain; experience working in a manufacturing setting preferred.
• Knowledge of basic data entry, math, and computer skills.
• Proficiency in English, both written and oral.
• Attention to detail and desire to perform accurate work.
• Ability to understand written and verbal work instructions.

Embedded within a multi-location warehouse operation, the Warehouse Associate assists in the daily administration of receiving, picking, and inventory control across facilities processing over 500 lines and 25,000 SKUs per day. Working closely with Leads and production and engineering teams, this associate builds operational accuracy in Pro-Track reporting and supports a safe, continuously improving warehouse environment.

Core Functions

• Assist in the administration and oversight of daily warehouse operations including receiving, picking, and inventory control.
• Work with Leads to ensure information reported into Pro-Track is accurate and consistent with procedures and policies as developed by production and engineering.
• Oversee receipt of over 500 lines per day across multiple warehouse locations and shifts, ensuring all receiving personnel follow standard Medline operating procedures and policies.
• Oversee picking of about 25,000 SKUs and ensure all picking and inventory control personnel follow standard Medline operating procedures and policies.
• Assist the supervisor in maintaining a safe work environment for all team members.
• Lead day-to-day activities of employees; assign, monitor and review progress and accuracy of work, and provide technical guidance on complex issues.
• Maintain and enforce 6S; train employees on company policy, procedures, and continuous improvement of warehouse standard operating procedures.

Qualifications & Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• At least 2 years of warehouse experience.
• Ability to operate a forklift, reach truck, and walkie.
• Intermediate skill in Microsoft Excel (e.g., SUM functions, charts, sorting, headers/footers, print scaling).
• Intermediate skill in Microsoft PowerPoint (e.g., themes, transitions, slide layouts, chart formatting).
• Ability to lift up to 70 lbs, stand for prolonged periods, and climb stairs as needed.

A key member of a confidential talent marketplace, the Warehouse Associate connects top Audit and Assurance professionals with leading investment management firms across financial services in New York City. Collaborating across a curated network of prestigious accounting and finance organizations, this associate delivers access to high-caliber career opportunities that match candidate expertise with employer demand.

Functions

• Apply to the marketplace by creating an account on OneWire and uploading a resume.
• Participate in a brief one-on-one phone interview upon acceptance into the marketplace.
• Have profile featured and listed in front of leading investment management firms.
• Receive interview requests, field offers, and get hired.
• Must be currently working in Audit or Assurance for a large public accounting firm or as a Fund Accountant in Financial Services.

Experience & Qualifications

• 2–8 years of total work experience in Audit or Assurance at a large public accounting firm, or as a Fund Accountant in Financial Services.
• CPA exam passed or in progress.
• Superior attention to detail and strong analytical skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Effective writer, self-starter, and positive attitude.
• Excellent academic record.

Accurate inventory flow across receiving, storage, and shipping depends on the Warehouse Associate, who pulls material from bins, loads trucks, places new arrivals into bins, and maintains the inventory database through scanning and data entry. Based within a facility subject to OSHA and customer safety policies, this associate shapes the reliability of order assembly and outbound shipment documentation that supports customer and operational requirements.

Accountabilities

• Unload material, tools, and equipment from vendor trucks, inspecting material for minimum MRC Global quality requirements.
• Stock and transfer material, tools, and equipment to appropriate shelf, bin, rack, or pipe bundle by a predetermined sequence.
• Mark material with correct identifying information and transfer material to and from shops for modification purposes.
• Assemble customer orders from stock and package orders in boxes and pallets per customer requirements.
• Pull orders for delivery and stock-to-stock transfer; load onto correct truck or transfer to packing area using a forklift, overhead crane, and heavy equipment.
• Prepare documentation for UPS, LTL, SH, or Air Shipments.
• Maintain warehouse cleanliness in compliance with OSHA and customer safety policies; adhere to required safety policies, guidelines, and training.
• Take reasonable care for the safety and health of yourself and others; report workplace hazards, injuries, or illness immediately.
• Perform other duties and projects as assigned.

Technical Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Knowledge of or ability to learn MRC Global warehouse operations, business processes, and federal health and safety regulations.
• Typing and basic computer skills; basic math and good reading skills.
• Ability to read and speak English proficiently to communicate, interpret safety instructions, and respond to inquiries.
• Ability to provide documentation verifying legal work status.
• Ability to understand and comply with MRC guidelines including Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest guidelines.

Embedded within a warehouse operation focused on searchability and space optimization, the Warehouse Associate receives goods at the loading dock, verifies loads, moves and rearranges stock, and loads outbound shipments for delivery. Working closely with a warehouse team, this associate builds the organized, damage-free storage environment that makes inventory reliably retrievable and accurately documented.

Areas of Ownership

• Receive goods at the loading/receiving dock and ensure appropriate warehouse locations for received goods.
• Check loads for damaged or missing items upon receipt.
• Move and rearrange stock by hand or with heavy lifting equipment.
• Clean the space and ensure that goods do not get damaged.
• Work with a team.
• Load goods onto trucks for shipping.

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in a warehouse environment.
• Forklift and securing loads experience; cleaning experience is a plus.
• Proficient in data entry and inventory management; highly desired.
• Ability to lift 40 lbs and push 70 lbs.
• Spatial thinking ability.

As the Warehouse Associate, this role maintains warehouse equipment, handles freight pickup from air carrier facilities, and operates forklifts and loading devices to move shipments through cooler environments ranging from -2°C to +10°C. The warehouse team relies on this work to ensure shipments are accurately packaged, documented, and loaded onto trucks in compliance with driver's license and safety requirements.

Activities

• Assist in maintaining all warehouse equipment and ensuring general cleanliness of the warehouse including sweeping floors and using powered floor washer.
• Tender and pick up freight from various air carrier warehouses using forklifts or tractors (only with class 7 or class 5 driver's license).
• Assist in packaging shipments in coolers with temp ranges from -2°C to +10°C.
• Perform material handling activities such as counting, weighing, sorting, packing, and unpacking.
• Fill, scan, and organize required documentation.
• Open containers and crates in coolers and fill warehouse orders.
• Operate loading devices (forklift and manual pump jack) to load and unload materials onto and off trucks from loading docks in coolers (only with class 7 or class 5 driver's license).

Position Requirements

• Valid driver's license required.
• Previous warehouse (shipping and receiving) and forklift experience considered an asset.
• Fluent in English, both verbal and written.
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work well under pressure.
• Team player with good communication skills.
• Ability to perform heavy lifting (minimum 50 lbs), multi-task, and adapt to changing environments.
• Ability to work late nights and weekends.

Warehouse Associate supports a warehouse team that receives, processes, and prepares materials, parts, and equipment for installation crews at the facility. Success in the position means handling inbound merchandise, pulling and staging orders for installation teams, and maintaining a clean, safe workspace that keeps field operations supplied without interruption.

Operational Focus

• Handle inbound merchandise from suppliers and vendors.
• Pull and prepare orders for the installation teams.
• Move inventory and materials with a forklift or pallet jack.
• Sort and organize inventory and parts.
• Properly dispose of waste utilizing the recycling program.
• Complete paperwork in a neat, accurate, thorough, and timely manner.
• Report damaged or missing inventory to supervisors and keep work area neat and clean.
• Follow safety policies and procedures.

Knowledge Skills & Abilities

• Prior warehouse or inventory experience.
• Able to use a pallet jack or forklift.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs and perform physical tasks including standing, walking, pushing, pulling, squatting, bending, and reaching.
• Able to use a computer for basic tasks.
• Able to communicate and read in English.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Able to withstand temperatures in a non-climate-controlled warehouse while wearing PPE; must be at least 18 years old.

The Warehouse Associate owns the full range of inbound and outbound warehouse activities, including forklift operation, cycle counting, shipping and receiving, and local transportation support within a logistics and supply chain environment. Working within a warehouse team and reporting to operations leadership, this associate delivers the organized, accurately maintained inventory records and housekeeping standards that keep distribution running efficiently.

Key Deliverables

• Operate forklifts and hand/power tools safely.
• Load and unload trucks.
• Receive, count, stock, pick, pack, and ship items for incoming and outbound shipments.
• Cycle count inventory according to requirements.
• Maintain records, warehouse supplies, and tools.
• Perform general housekeeping of warehouse area.
• Support local transportation requests.

Professional Experience

• High school diploma required; Associate degree preferred or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in logistics, warehousing, or supply chain management.
• Forklift certified.
• Proficient in computer software programs including Word and Outlook; SAP and Navision ERP experience is an advantage.
• Basic electronic knowledge is a plus.
• Able to lift 50 lbs.
• Highly motivated, well organized, detail oriented, with good problem-solving and communication skills.
• Team player attitude internally and externally.