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. Any complaints can be directed by email to TitleVIIcoordinator@americanfreight.us or by toll-free phone call at 1- 855-733-4357.
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Freqently Asked Questions
Quincy’s warehouse sector is growing steadily, with moderate competition due to local manufacturing and retail hubs. Candidates with hands-on inventory skills and flexibility tend to stand out, especially in positions involving physical tasks and logistics coordination.
Employers around Quincy often prefer candidates with forklift operation certifications or OSHA safety training. These credentials demonstrate readiness to handle warehouse equipment safely, enhancing employability in roles focused on inventory and shipping.
Expect frequent lifting, sometimes over 50 pounds, plus moving merchandise between various zones like docks and sales floors. Stamina, attention to safety, and the ability to operate manual or powered equipment are crucial for success in this physically active role.
Warehouse associates often progress by gaining expertise in inventory management, logistics, or equipment operation. With experience, opportunities may open in supervisory positions or specialized areas like shipping coordination or inventory auditing.
A warehouse logistics associate usually focuses more on inventory flow optimization, shipment scheduling, and coordinating between departments, whereas general warehouse associates might handle broader physical tasks like loading, unloading, and stocking.
Full-time warehouse associates in Quincy typically earn between $13 and $17 per hour, depending on experience and specific duties. Benefits and overtime opportunities with companies like American Freight may also enhance overall earnings.
American Freight enforces strict safety protocols including regular training on handling merchandise and reporting unsafe conditions. Associates are encouraged to communicate hazards promptly, ensuring a secure environment aligned with company policies.
At American Freight, associates are expected to engage in teamwork with sales and customer service, assist with deliveries, and handle merchandise assembly, which may be more integrated compared to warehouses focusing solely on storage and shipping.
By ensuring timely and accurate order fulfillment, assisting customers with pickups, and maintaining organized inventory flow, warehouse associates play a vital role in creating a smooth shopping experience that supports customer loyalty.
Key skills include inventory management, safe equipment operation, time management, and effective communication. Physical endurance and adaptability to changing floor plans or seasonal demands also enhance performance in this role.
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