Warehouse Operations

DescriptionResponsible for supporting various functions in the company’s Distribution Center. role in a warehouse environment. Will assist with unloading and loading product, picking, and packing, with the goal to increase efficiency, profitability and customer satisfaction. Position will also serve as a back-up inter-store driver. This position is Monday thru Friday from 8:00am to 5:30pm.

Primary Job Duties/Responsibilities

WAREHOUSE:

Utilize stand-up forklift to move product around the Distribution Center.
Load and wrap pallets for shipment with various carriers.
Ensure that shelves are kept at proper stocking levels and are in and orderly condition.
Pull merchandise for customer orders and properly prepare for delivery.
Keep a clean and safe working environment and optimize space utilization.

DELIVERY:

Safely load, deliver, and unload deliveries to other Eakes locations.
Ensure all supply deliveries are completed correctly, courteously, and efficiently.

MAINTENANCE:

Operate and maintain preventively warehouse vehicles and equipment.
Perform general interior and exterior building maintenance as needed.

OTHER DUTIES AS MAY BE ASSIGNED

Qualifications

High school education or equivalent desirable
Delivery/Warehouse experience preferred
Must be able to learn how to operate a stand-up forklift
Must be able to pass DOT physical

Other

Good verbal and written communication skills
Good customer relation skills
Accuracy skills
Good mechanical aptitude
Valid driver's license and good driving record
Ability to drive vans/straight trucks and manual transmission
Ability to lift 70 pounds repeatedly, 100 pounds occasionally during the workday
Ability to lift heavier objects with cart and/or assistance
Ability to load/unload merchandise onto vans/trucks