Colliflower Hose & Fittings is hiring: Warehouse Associate in Baltimore

Colliflower, Inc. is a customer-focused distributor of quality fluid connectors. We have been delivering superior quality Parker Hannifin hoses and fittings since 1951. We fabricate and sell a wide variety of fluid connector products including hydraulic & pneumatic hoses, metric, tube & brass fittings, quick couplings, adapters, and accessories.

We currently have an opening in our Baltimore, MD location. The work hours for this position are Monday-Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm or 8:30am - 5:30pm. Our warehouses are climate controlled year‑round. The Warehouse Associate is responsible for all functions required to support supply chain activities in a Colliflower warehouse or hub location.

Primary Duties

• Process requests by pulling orders from printer/document bin, determine items to be gathered, and accurately pull product from storage
• Identify and locate hose product(s) as required; measure and safely cut to designated length
• Follow quality control procedures to verify and check all orders picked against customer invoices prior to shipping
• Prepare and expedite shipments – assemble & pack product, affix shipping labels, and prepare all shipping documents
• Stage finished product order for shipping, delivery, or customer pick up
• Run customer’s payment for order as needed
• Assist with receiving products, unloading trucks, and stocking product in appropriate place
• Reconcile and record incoming product per standard and provide Accounting Dept. appropriate documents
• Count physical inventory as needed or directed
• Ensure that inventory records accurately reflect physical inventory – notify appropriate individuals if discrepancies are found
• Provide exceptional service and assist in all areas of the store as needed
• Respond positively to customer needs and resolve them efficiently
• Produce high quality fitting & hose assemblies
• Organize and clean warehouse/hub and work areas
• Ensure that the warehouse is clean, safe, accessible, and organized
• Assist with van routes by packing products, and delivering to and from store locations
• Safely drive to all store locations/customer sites and follow the rules of the road
• Ensure that daily and regular maintenance of the van is kept up and completed
• Report any safety concerns or issues with vehicle to supervisor immediately
• Professionally and efficiently communicate with other departments to better serve our customers
• Other duties as assigned

Essential Knowledge and Experience

• Minimum of 3+ years warehouse experience required
• Related industry experience preferred
• Reliable transportation to commute to the Baltimore location
• High School Diploma or equivalent education
• Valid Driver’s License
• Attention to detail – can identify product by size, type, style, or code
• Solid reading skills – must be able to read and interpret documents such as product manuals, purchase orders, and procedure manuals
• Basic math skills and the ability to learn metrics & metric equivalents
• Good oral & written communication skills
• Ability to understand and execute instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form
• Proficient computer skills and data entry experience
• Have a mechanical aptitude

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift, carry, push & pull up to 150 lbs
• Must be able to stand for extended periods of time (8+ hours)
• Regularly required to stand, walk, bend, kneel, reach, push, pull and climb
• Manual dexterity required for operating machinery

Work Environment

• Work performed in a shop/warehouse environment, with occasional outdoor exposure during the workday
• Routinely uses standard office equipment
• Exposed to several elements but with none present to the extent of being disagreeable (noise from equipment and temperature fluctuations depending on the season)
• May work at different workstations as production and shipping needs require

Benefits

We offer a total compensation package including Competitive Pay, Medical, Vision, Dental, 401k, Life Insurance, Long-Term Disability, Accidental & Additional Death, Flexible Spending Accounts, Paid Vacation with no blackout days, Holidays, Discounts.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Colliflower is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.