Warehouse Associate Job at AF Distributors in Phoenix

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We are looking for a Warehouse Associate to join our team at AF Distributors. We are looking for an ambitious and hardworking individual responsible for all functions related to the shipping and receiving duties. Warehouse Associates will prepare orders by processing requests and supply orders; pulling materials; packing boxes; placing orders in delivery area for pickup. This position will receive and process all merchandise entering and leaving the building as well as the upkeep of merchandise within the store and maintaining the stockroom. We have a fun work environment but require speed and accuracy. We offer a position with growth opportunities, along with full medical, dental and vision benefits, as well as 401(k) plan options available.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Assist in inventory process
• Receive and unload merchandise from trucks
• Drive and deliver product to other locations (as needed)
• Organize and catalogue large batches of similar items
• Build and wrap pallets for secure shipment with freight
• Process damages, transfers, and return to vendor merchandise
• Pack and ship items securely and effectively to minimize breakage
• Participate in stockroom maintenance, organization, and housekeeping
• Verify documents and reports in accordance to the unloaded merchandise
• Follows shortage programs and procedures as they pertain to the receiving function
• Collect cardboard boxes and trash and discard in the appropriate compacting receptacle
• Unpack merchandise from vendor boxes and remove merchandise from plastic bags and packaging
• Maintain excellent service by following organization standards of quality, and national standards of shipping and receiving best-practices
• Ensure a safe and clean work environment by keeping shelves, packing area, and workstations neat; maintaining clean shipping supply area; complying with procedures, rules, and regulations

Required Education And Experience

• High school diploma or GED preferred
• Experience driving flatbed/delivery vehicles preferred
• Excellent packing skills
• Possesses strong communication and people skills
• Previous warehouse experience, such as knowledge in packaging and shipping standards
• This position requires heavy lifting, and constant moving and standing, must be able to lift at least 30 lbs.

EEO Statement

AF Distributors provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, results of genetic testing, or service in the military. Equal employment opportunity applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Company Description

AF Distributors is one the largest two-step distributors in the Western United States, supplying brick and mortar dealers with Fireplaces, Hearth Products, BBQ Grills, and Outdoor Heating Solutions. AF Distributors has expanded their product offerings to include Fireplaces, Outdoor Heating and Outdoor Kitchen products. Arizona Fireplaces, our sister company, was a catalyst in giving AF Distributors a platform for immediate credibility, critical mass, and knowledge in the fireplace category, accelerating its growth. Our company also partnered with numerous Fireplace, Heating, and Grill manufacturers like IHP, Napoleon, Bromic and RH Peterson to provide its core dealer network with additional avenues to grow. Today we are standing strong with over 140,000 square feet of inventory and selling over 30 different industry-leading brands.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing

Industries

• Wholesale

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