Warehouse Associate Job at DXP Enterprises, Inc. in Farmingdale

Overview

Warehouse Associate at DXP Enterprises, Inc. Join a team that delivers outstanding products and service to customers. DXP, founded in 1908, is dedicated to quality customer service and innovative solutions in pumping, metal working, supply chain, and service centers.

Responsibilities

• Inbound & Stocking: Accurately inspect, unload, and receive incoming stock; maintain receiving records for year‑end inventory audit.
• Order Fulfillment: Pick, pack, and prepare orders for timely shipment; label and package correctly; stage shipments for carrier pickup to meet daily SLAs.
• Shipping & Compliance: Prepare BOLs, labels, commercial invoices, and customs documents; ship via LTL from all freight carriers; schedule pickups and track exceptions.
• Documentation: Maintain shipping documents for yearly audit; keep Receiving and Shipping SOPs and Safety Compliance Records up‑to‑date.
• Inventory Control: Perform cycle counts; reconcile variances; drive location accuracy; maintain item master data.
• Systems & Data Entry: Utilize WMS/shipping software and spreadsheets to update parts lists, shipments, and inventory transactions in NetSuite, ShipHawk, and Google Cloud Business Applications.
• Communication: Coordinate with carriers, customers, and internal teams (Sales, Customer Service, Purchasing, Operations) to resolve logistics questions and expedite urgent orders.
• Safety & Equipment: Lead on OSHA‑compliant practices; document safety training; report equipment damage; schedule preventative maintenance (forklifts, pallet jacks, scanners).
• Housekeeping & 5S: Keep warehouse and workstations clean, organized, and audit‑ready; ensure proper usage and replenishment of supplies.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1+ year in a warehouse, distribution, or logistics role (receiving/picking/packing/shipping) and inventory management.
• Experience coordinating with parcel and LTL carriers (UPS, FedEx, DHL, common LTLs).
• Experience with Shipment Documents (Packing Slip, Commercial Invoice, BOL, Country of Origin, SLI/SLA).
• Technical: Comfortable with computers; experience with WMS/ERP systems (NetSuite, ShipHawk), barcode scanners, and shipping platforms (UPS WorldShip, FedEx Ship Manager, ShipHawk).
• Documentation: Familiarity with BOLs, packing lists, commercial invoices, HS codes, HS, and basic international shipping steps.
• Safety: Working knowledge of OSHA basics; willingness to lead/record safety trainings and follow PPE requirements.
• Physical: Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs. + repeatedly; stand/walk for extended periods; operate pallet jacks and (after training/certification) forklifts.
• Communication & Teamwork: Clear written/verbal skills; dependable, organized, and calm under time pressure; customer‑centric mindset.
• Work Authorization: Eligible to work in the U.S.

Nice to Have

• Forklift certification (or willingness to obtain—training provided).
• Carrier claims for damages or lost/shortages.
• Prior 5S/lean, cycle counting, or inventory control experience.
• Entry level Excel/Google Sheets skills (lookups, filters, pivot, formulas) and basic data‑cleanup.

Additional Information

• Working Conditions: Climate controlled warehouse.
• Shift Time/Overtime: Monday – Friday, 7:00 am – 4:00 pm; occasional overtime.
• Education: High School Diploma.

DXP offers a comprehensive benefits package for full‑time regular employees, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending, 401(k), paid holidays, Life and Disability Insurance, and additional supplemental products. Minimum required salary and benefits commensurate with experience. We are an equal opportunity employer. EEO/M/F/D/V. E‑Verify.