General Warehouse Associate

Full-time

Thornton, CO

Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods

About the position

The General Warehouse Associate position at HD Supply involves working in various departments within a distribution center, including case picking, shipping, receiving, returns, loading, order processing, and replenishment. The role requires the operation of material handling equipment to efficiently move inventory throughout the facility. Associates will be responsible for ensuring that products are accurately located and delivered to designated areas, assisting with the staging and loading of orders into trucks for customer delivery, and verifying the quantity and quality of incoming products from vendors and distribution centers. In addition to these tasks, the General Warehouse Associate will utilize packing list information to collect items for customer orders, which includes building and wrapping pallets of products. The position also involves examining and inspecting stock items for wear and defects, notifying management of any inventory issues, and returning misplaced products to their proper storage areas. Maintaining a clean working environment in accordance with company safety policies is essential, as is performing inventory control functions as needed. The role operates under general supervision, allowing for some judgment in accordance with well-defined policies and procedures. Complex or unusual problems are referred to a supervisor, and the work typically involves regular review of output by a senior coworker or supervisor. The work environment is generally comfortable but may expose associates to factors that could cause noticeable discomfort or moderate risk of accident or illness, such as temperature extremes, moving machinery, loud noises, and fumes. Physical demands include the ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds, stand for extended periods, and perform repetitive movements.

Responsibilities

• Uses material handling equipment to locate and deliver products, supplies, and equipment to designated areas.
• Assists with staging and loading orders into trucks for customer delivery.
• Verifies quantity and quality of incoming products from vendors and distribution centers.
• Uses packing list information to collect items for customer orders, including building and wrapping pallets of products.
• Examines and inspects stock items for wear and defects and notifies management of inventory issues.
• Returns misplaced products to proper storage areas.
• Maintains a clean working environment in accordance with company safety policies.
• Performs inventory control functions as needed.

Requirements

• HS Diploma or GED strongly preferred.
• Generally 2-5 years of experience in area of responsibility.
• Specialized skills training/certification may be required.

Nice-to-haves

• Prior experience working in multiple departments in a distribution center.
• Previous experience operating material handling equipment.
• Ability to understand written material.

Benefits

• Medical (with Prescription drug coverage)
• Dental and vision plans
• Health care and Dependent Care FSA (as applicable)
• 401(K) with company match
• Paid Holiday, Vacation, Personal Time, and Wellness Day
• Paid Sick Time
• Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Short and Long-term Disability Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Whole Life insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Adoption and Surrogacy Assistance