Warehouse Associate

Join Diamond W, a leading floor covering distributor in the West serving the retail, builder and contract flooring trade since 1947. We are a customer focused company, providing our business partners with products that offer a very compelling value proposition and we take pride in our passionate team that is obsessed with providing service and support unsurpassed in our industry. Our people are what differentiates us from the competition! Warehouse Associate The Warehouse Associate is responsible for collaborating with team members to ensure highest level of order accuracy, customer service and safety with a goal to increase efficiency, profitability and customer satisfaction while ensuring a safe work environment for all. Responsibilities Receives and unpacks materials and supplies; verifies articles received against packing lists and purchase orders; verifies for payment. Inspects materials, received for quality and quantity; stores materials received or prepares for the next delivery. Uses software and paper documentation to enter, track, and resolve package routing and delivery data; locates lost items, when possible. Operate a variety of warehouse equipment including forklifts, pallet jacks, hand trucks, dollies, and related equipment Maintains accurate records, files, and inventory control. Maintains perpetual physical inventory of warehouse materials by performing daily data entry of goods bought and sold. Prepares various reports to assist in monitoring and evaluating warehouse operations. Works with coworkers and suppliers to resolve various issues and problems such as stocking new items, damaged products, and handling returns. Maintains a clean, safe, and unobstructed work area. Learns and applies emerging technologies and, as necessary, to perform duties in an efficient, organized, and timely manner. Communicate with warehouse team regarding the pickup and delivery of orders. May cover daily responsibilities of other warehouse staff on an as needed basis in order to ensure effective daily operations and delivery of services. Performs other related duties as assigned. Required skills and experience High school diploma or equivalent Minimum of 1 year of fork lift experience with valid certification Minimum of 1 year of warehouse experience Route, LTL & FTL loading and basic understanding of terminology and concepts required Safely operate a variety of warehouse machines and equipment Maintain accurate logs, records, and basic written reports of work performed Follow department policies and procedures related to assigned duties Understand and follow oral and written instructions Make accurate arithmetic calculations Operate modern office equipment including computer equipment and software Organize own work, set priorities, and meet critical time deadlines Understand scope of authority in making independent decisions Review situations accurately and determine appropriate course of action using judgment according to established policies and procedures Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work Strong verbal communication skills Professional appearance with friendly attitude and strong customer service acumen Ability to adapt to changing variables such as work volume Strong attention to detail Knowledge of WMS and/or AS400 preferred Must be available for overtime as needed Physical Requirements Vision to read printed materials and a computer screen and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone or radio Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer, keyboard or calculator Regularly stand, walk, and sit for extended periods of time Ability to climb, stoop, kneel, reach, push, pull, grasp, and perform repetitive motions Climb ladders of varying heights Ability to consistently lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects up to 80 pounds without assistance This description is a general statement of duties and responsibilities performed on a regular and continuous basis. This description is not intended to be all inclusive and other related duties may be assigned. Come and see how is life at Diamond W! https://careers.tarkett.com About Diamond W Diamond W, a subsidiary of Tarkett North America, has four locations and $60 Million in sales annually. We are a master distributor of Tarkett Commercial and Residential products servicing California, Arizona and Nevada. We also offer our customers quality non-Tarkett branded SPC, WPC, Hardwood, Carpet and various sundry items. Tarkett purchased Diamond W in 2007 and this dynamic partnership enables us to sustain unsurpassed service levels throughout our footprint. www.diamondw.com About Tarkett With a history of 140 years, Tarkett is a worldwide leader in innovative flooring and sports surface solutions, with net sales of €3 billion in 2019. Offering a wide range of products including vinyl, linoleum, rubber, carpet, wood, laminate, artificial turf and athletics tracks, the Group serves customers in over 100 countries across the globe. Tarkett has 12,500 employees and 33 industrial sites, and sells 1.3 million square meters of flooring every day, for hospitals, schools, housing, hotels, offices, stores and sports fields. Committed to change the game with circular economy, the Group has implemented an eco-innovation strategy based on Cradle to Cradle® principles, with the ultimate goal of contributing to people’s health and wellbeing, and preserving natural capital. www.tarkett.com What We Offer A commitment that Safety is #1 Competitive benefits, pay, and retirement plan options! Career growth, stability, and flexible work arrangements. Responsible Manufacturing – Protecting Our Planet for the Future We utilize renewable energy and a closed loop recycled water process. We are committed to reducing greenhouse emissions and water consumption. We are the only flooring company recognized by the Asthma and Allergy foundation. Who we are: With a history of 140 years, Tarkett is a worldwide leader in innovative flooring and sport surface solutions with 12,000 employees and 34 industrial sites. Offering a wide range of products including vinyl, linoleum, rubber, carpet, wood, laminate, artificial turf, and athletic tracks. The Group serves customers in more than 100 countries across the globe. Committed to change the game with circular economy and to reducing its carbon footprint, the Group has implemented an eco-innovation strategy based on Cradle to Cradle® principles, fully aligned with its Tarkett Human-Conscious Design® approach. Tarkett is listed on Euronext (Compartment B, ISIN FR0004188670, ticker: TKTT). www.tarkett-group.com Tarkett is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity in backgrounds and in experiences and promote an inclusive workplace where all employees can perform at their best. As a worldwide leader of the flooring industry, we design, manufacture and provide our customers the most innovative and sustainable flooring and sports surface solutions. At Tarkett, we cultivate a culture of entrepreneurship with respect and trust. We make conscious choices, for people and for the planet and we commit to be next to your every step of the way. At Tarkett we help create great spaces. We believe in taking care of our people, our customers and our planet. We believe in being agile and performance-driven in everything that we do in order to find the best flooring and sports surface solutions. https://www.tarkett.com/