Warehouse Associate (1St Shift)

Brame delivers products, services and solutions to our customers throughout the Carolina's and Virginia. Founded in 1924, we remain family owned and operated with a strong focus on the communities where we live and work.

Our goal is to assist our customers in taking the next step to improve the appearance, health and efficiency of their facilities.What Products do we provide? Our products range from Food Service, Furniture - School and Workplace, Industrial Packaging, Janitorial Facility, Office Supplies, School Supplies, to Technology. Brame partners with many globally recognized vendors and sells a wide variety of products.Picks, packs, and ships supplies and materials to customers accurately and quickly; efficiently and safely transports, sorts, and stocks materials.$16 - $17 /HR BenefitsWAREHOUSE ASSOCIATE - DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Transports incoming and outgoing materials to designated areas physically or by utilizing the following material handling equipment: hand truck, forklift, reach truck, stock picker, electric pallet jack, pallet jack.Performs quality inspections on incoming and outgoing materials and products

Sorts and places materials or items on racks, shelves, or bins according to predetermined inventory procedures

Picks, packs, and ships products

Processes all packages for shipping; processes returned merchandise

Conducts physical inventory counts

Check the product in according to receiving paperwork (crosscheck PO against packing list)Labels inventory as needed

Maintains a safe, clean working environment

Participates in quality improvement efforts

Performs other duties as assigned by the managerWAREHOUSE ASSOCIATE - QUALIFICATIONS:One to two years of related experience

Familiarity with shipping practices and handling methods

Utilization of a handheld RF scan gun along with basic computer skills

Must have prior experience with the following material handling equipment (sit-down forklift, reach truck, and stock picker)Must pass forklift training class (Sit-down forklift, reach truck, stock picker)Must have a valid driver's license

Must have basic math and writing skills

Must have excellent reading comprehension skills

Ability to problem solve

Must have a positive and professional attitude

Strong interpersonal and customer service skills

Commitment to excellence and high standards

Good oral communication skills

Good attention to detail

Must understand and follow written and verbal instructions

Lift and move a minimum of 75 pounds without assistance

May pick, pack, and stack 100-1000 boxes per day

Will lift to 130 pounds at times with appropriate assistance

Climbing, sitting, lifting, walking, stooping, bending, and overhead lifting

Walk, bend, and climb stairs

Climb on and into forklifts

Stand for long periods of time

Wear appropriate safety equipmentA large percentage of work time is spent in a warehouse where temperatures can be cool or hot, and noise levels can be moderate to high

Warehouse dock doors are open so that temperatures will fluctuate

The environment could become dusty in some sections if the product remains in place

Ability to pass company background screening, motor vehicle report and drug testing requirements

Brame uses the EOS Management System. All employees will participate in regularly scheduled L10 Meetings to discuss departmental issues and suggest opportunities for improvement. All Manager and Supervisors are required to have quarterly conversations with each of their direct reports.Brame's core values are vital to our success, and we are looking to hire people who meet and exceed these values:Customer ImportancePositive AttitudeProfessional and DedicatedSafetyWAREHOUSE ASSOCIATE - COMPENSATION:$16-$17/HourMedicalDentalVisionLong-term disability

Short-term disability

Life insurance

Voluntary life insurance

Voluntary Accident InsuranceVoluntary Critical Insurance401(k) Employer matchPTO/Vacation days

Holiday PayEmployee discounts Compensation details: 16-17 Hourly WagePId701f5cdb2f7-25660-34469220