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Warehouse Associate job description

A Warehouse Associate is a professional who is responsible for fulfilling the logistics behind receiving, processing and storing inventory according to purchase orders and store policy. They also ensure that shipping schedules are met with attention to detail to ensure timely delivery and loss prevention.

Eleni Kourmentza
Eleni Kourmentza

Eleni, ex-People Ops Manager at Workable, excelled in recruitment, lifecycle management, and employer branding.

Refreshed on

February 1, 2022

Reviewed by

Eftychia Karavelaki

Senior Recruitment Manager

 

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Warehouse Associate responsibilities include:

  • Processing, packaging and shipping orders accurately
  • Organizing stocks and maintaining inventory
  • Inspecting products for defects and damages

warehouse associate job description

Job brief

We are looking for a capable Warehouse Associate to support our company’s warehouse operations. You will receive, input, sort, load and unload products and you will perform various warehouse activities.

Responsibilities

  • Process, package and ship orders accurately
  • Organize stocks and maintain inventory
  • Inspect products for defects and damages
  • Examine ingoing and outgoing shipments
  • Organize warehouse space
  • Receive, unload and place incoming inventory items appropriately
  • Check, verify and fill customer invoices
  • Abide by all company safety and hygiene regulations
  • Contribute ideas on ways to improve or optimize warehousing procedures
  • Keep warehouse clean and organised daily

Requirements and skills

  • Proven warehouse experience
  • Ability to operate forklift, hand truck, pallet jack and other warehouse equipment
  • Adequate knowledge of warehouse data system
  • Team player with organisational skills
  • Ability to lift or move heavy products
  • High school diploma

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