Warehouse Associate

Warehouse Associate

At Airgas, our trusted Warehouse Associates are responsible for moving material within a warehouse, while adhering to the facility work rules and while meeting or exceeding the regular productivity, quality and safety standards. The normal duties may include loading, unloading, palletizing, receiving, locating, picking and packing safety products (such as safety goggles, gloves, boots, hydrating beverages and more) or other warehouse-related tasks as assigned. These duties may be accomplished by lifting (up to 50 pounds), placing, carrying, pushing, rolling (cages, carts, or ladders), using motorized conveyors, or operating hand trucks, pallet jacks (manual or powered), forklifts, order pickers, banding tools, packaging equipment or other material handling equipment. This position reports to a warehouse lead, supervisor, or manager as assigned.

Essential duties include the following:

• Meets company productivity and quality standards.
• Verifies accuracy of incoming and outgoing shipments and orders.
• Stacks and arranges products.
• Wraps/packs orders for shipping.
• Maintains clean work area to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
• Performs all work in accordance with established safety procedures.
• Other duties may be assigned.

What experience and skills must I possess?

• HS diploma/GED preferred or equivalent experience.
• 0-1 year warehousing or similar experience.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Ability to push and or pull up to 75 lbs.
• Ability to stand/walk for 8 to 10 hours.
• Ability to read and comprehend customers' orders, bills of lading, etc.
• Basic math skills.
• Knowledge or ability to learn computer software systems.
• Stand-up Forklift, Sit-down Forklift, Cherry Picker, and Pallet Jack experience preferred.
• Must be able to work in a fast paced environment and work overtime as needed. Overtime may be prior to and/or after scheduled work hours.