Warehouse Associate III

Come join one of the fastest growing independently owned distributors in Northern California. We are looking for a full-time Warehouse Associate III to join and support our branch in Salinas, CA.  

The Warehouse Associate lll is responsible for acting as a lead to warehouse associates to ensure team members are onboarded, trained and provided direction in daily warehouse functions, including but not limited to receiving, pipe, wire cutting, dispatching, picking, and put away.

• →Acts as a lead to warehouse associates and ensure that daily tasks are completed accurately and efficiently.
• →Provides direction, mentorship, training, safety, and day-to-day guidance to the team.
• →Acts as point of contact for questions related to quality control, SKU stocking locations, inventory discrepancies, and other associate questions.
• →Addresses or escalates issues, roadblocks, and concerns within the team.
• →Assists management with team schedules and resource allocation.
• →Inspects material to verify that quantity and product match the associated purchase orders. 
• →Inspects material for visible damages and ensure material is labeled and staged for shipping.
• →Optimizes existing shelving/racking locations for maximum picking/stocking efficiency.
• →Ensures assembly and installation of equipment on picked material based on order requirements.
• →Reviews back ordered material to verify discrepancies.
• →Processes and reviews inventory adjustments for all materials.
• →Delegates workflow in the absence of the Branch Operations Manager or Warehouse Supervisor.
• →Cleans shelves, racking, and aisles as needed.
• →Uses Material Handling equipment as needed to complete job tasks. 
• →Other duties, as assigned.

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 3 years industry experience preferred.
• Familiarity with warehouse and delivery operations.

• Strong leadership skills.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Ability to work independently with little supervision.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer relations skills.
• Ability to determine how to allocate resources best, prioritize tasks, or resolve conflicts within the team.
• Commitment to and demonstration of high ethical standards governing professional behavior and interactions.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and concisely in written and verbal formats.
• Demonstrated time management and organizational skills, including an ability to plan and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Ability to pass Forklift certification training.
• Ability to pass a drug test.
• Strong mathematical ability.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to work Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. lunchtime
• Overtime may be required, as needed