Job purpose:

Warehouse Associates are responsible for coordinating and participating in the receipt, storage, loading, unloading, and inventory of our HVAC/R products and equipment. Warehouse Associates ensure proper orders and transport items make their way to the shipping desk for delivery to our local branches. 

Duties and responsibilities:

• Attendance and able to work all scheduled shifts with occasional unplanned absences only
• Works within clearly defined standard operating procedures and adheres to quality guidelines 
• Complete mandatory in service and online training in our Learning Management System
• Enhance the Meier Supply work environment and culture with strict adherence to modeling our core values
• Other duties may be assigned depending on business needs at the Distribution Center
• WAREHOUSE SPECIFIC:
• Maintains and cleans warehouse facility to ensure it is orderly, clean, and safe condition.
• Prepares orders by pulling from stock to meet delivery requirements.
• Receives stock and non-stock items taking care to ensure specifications, quantity and quality of orders are correct while inspecting items for damage.
• Participates in physical inventories to verify stock and identify losses.
• Loads delivery vehicles ensuring that all items and supplies are properly secured.
• Unloads items for the purpose of distributing shipment to assigned site locations and/or individuals. 
• DRIVER SPECIFIC:
• Drives vehicles for the purpose of transporting orders and materials to designated storage sites. 
• Loads delivery vehicles for the purpose of ensuring that all items and supplies are properly secured. 
• Maintains vehicles (e.g. checking fluid levels, fueling, cleaning, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring safe operation of vehicle. 

Direct reports:

None

Qualifications:

• Valid drivers license with clear DMV record
• 1 or more years of previous delivery driving or warehouse experience
• Forklift certification preferred but not required
• Ability to obtain DOT medical card within 90 days of employment is preferred
• Attendance record must be exemplary in prior positions

Behavioral Competencies:

• Behavioral and cognitive assessment must be completed to determine preliminary baseline for suitability
• Has basic skills in an analytical or operational process.
• Customer service oriented
• Detail oriented with a focus on accuracy and efficiency
• Proactive work ethic looking for process improvements once fully trained

Working conditions:

Warehouses can be noisy and may be exposed to varying temperatures, depending on the climate and the nature of the goods stored.

Physical requirements:

This is a physically demanding job. Warehouse and driving work involves lifting, carrying, and moving heavy objects, as well as standing, walking, and bending for extended periods on a daily basis. Must be able to work on your feet for the duration of the day and lift, pull, push and carry at least 50lbs.