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Warehouse Associate
American Freight
Location : Boonville, IN, 47601
Job Type : Part Time
Date Posted : 2 December 2025
Warehouse Associate
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The Warehouse Associate position exists to ensure effective movement and management of inventory between the dock, sales floor, product repair, customer pickup and delivery. This role ensures the proper evaluation and shipping of merchandise and managing inventory flow. The Warehouse Associate is also responsible to unload trailers (Receiving). Individual contributor within a designated unit.
Job Duties:
- Fills order requests, stage merchandise and load for timely shipments (Shipping).
- Evaluates products and moves to designated zones for processing (Receiving)
- Moves merchandise between dock, stockroom staging area, sales floor, customer pick-up or delivery, and removal of 'sold' merchandise from sales floor
- Audits and maintains accuracy of HFM (Hold for Merchandise) staging area
- Responsible for the assembly merchandise
- Assembles and disassembles fixtures for seasonal flexes or floor plan changes
- Processes receipts and ensures inventories are controlled, monitored, and logged
- Creates required documentation to log all shipments and deliveries to customers
- Ensures customer service through timely, attentive and friendly service during all customer pick-ups and inquiries
- Reports and responds to Store Management about unsafe and/or unethical conditions
- Develops "team" environment with the sales floor, providing timely movement of merchandise setting floor to presentation standards
- Protects Company assets by following company policies and direction for customer pick-up procedures
- Performs daily housekeeping, including cleaning and straightening, etc.
- Miscellaneous duties as required, including as extra sales help as needed once cross trained
- Moves merchandise between dock, sales floor, customer pick-up or delivery and removal of 'sold' merchandise from sales floor in a timely manner
- Maintains safe/clean receiving area
- Assists customers by delivering items to their car, assisting them in loading and securing of merchandise
Requirements:
Must be able to lift and move at least fifty (50) pounds in weight to maintain flow and replenishment of merchandise.American Freight is an equal opportunity employer. We respect diversity and accordingly are an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex, gender, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Our management is dedicated to ensuring the fulfillment of this policy with respect to hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, separation, recruitment, pay and other forms of compensation, access to facilities and programs, training and general treatment during employment. The Company maintains an internal complaint procedure to address any concerns regarding the hiring process.
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Freqently Asked Questions
Working as a Warehouse Associate at American Freight in Boonville typically demands regular lifting and moving of items up to 50 pounds. The role involves tasks like unloading trailers, moving merchandise, and assisting customers, requiring good stamina and physical endurance to maintain inventory flow efficiently.
In Boonville, warehouse roles like those at American Freight generally prioritize hands-on experience over formal certifications. However, having a forklift certification or OSHA safety training can enhance your prospects, reflecting local industry preferences for candidates who prioritize safety and operational efficiency.
Boonville's warehouse job market tends to be moderately competitive, with steady demand due to regional logistics and retail needs. Employers like American Freight seek dependable associates, so highlighting physical ability and inventory management skills can set you apart in local hiring pools.
While a Warehouse Associate focuses on inventory movement, shipping, and customer assistance, a Warehouse Logistics Associate often handles planning and coordination of inventory flow. The latter may involve more administrative tasks, whereas associates like those at American Freight engage heavily in hands-on product handling.
Key competencies include efficient inventory handling, attention to detail during audits, teamwork, and adaptability. Developing proficiency in shipping documentation and safety procedures can pave the way for promotions into supervisory or specialized logistics roles within warehouse operations.
American Freight emphasizes a team-oriented environment with responsibilities spanning from inventory staging to customer service during pick-ups. This multifaceted role combines physical tasks with direct customer interaction, making it distinct from purely operational warehouse jobs.
Employees at American Freight experience a workplace committed to diversity and equal opportunity, promoting a respectful and inclusive culture. The role also offers cross-training opportunities, allowing associates to contribute in sales support, enhancing skill variety and job satisfaction.
Warehouse Associates in Boonville, including those at American Freight, typically earn between $13 and $17 per hour. Factors like experience, shift timings, and additional responsibilities may influence compensation within this range.
Boonville's small-town setting means shorter commutes and a close-knit work community, which can foster better teamwork. However, seasonal fluctuations in retail demand may affect workload intensity, requiring flexibility in daily tasks.
New hires may encounter a fast-paced environment requiring rapid adaptation to physical demands and multitasking between inventory control and customer service. Embracing teamwork and safety protocols is critical to overcoming initial hurdles successfully.
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