What are the responsibilities and job description for the Warehouse Associate position at Lowe's?
The role of a Warehouse employee is responsible for the safe handling of Adams Beverages Products in the warehouse. Warehouse Assignments require the candidate to perform duties such as truck loading, un-loading, receiving, replenishing, counting inventory, and dock management. The Warehouse employee must understand all company policies and procedures. This position reports directly to the Shift Warehouse Mangers, Director of Operations, VP’s Branch Managers and Ownership. They are also expected to clean and maintain various locations of the warehouse and offices as assigned. Some Roles include experience with forklifts, pallet jacks and other equipment to handle product. This is a non-exempt position. Roles are assigned based on experience and performance.
Primary Objectives and Responsibilities:
These responsibilities and objectives include but are not limited to:
- Attendance Expectations
- Work Schedule – must be flexible
- Multiple Shifts Available
- 4 Day & 5 Day Work Weeks
- Neat and Clean Appearance
- Professionalism
- Communication
- Positive Attitude
- Perform warehouse duties, such as truck loading, order picking/building, inventory management, etc.
- Ability to perform WMS (Warehouse Management System) functions using technology (iPod / iPad handheld)
- Safe and Proper Operation of forklift and/or walkie-rider is required
- Maintain all certification required to operate said equipment
- Ensure loads are built and loaded accurately in a timely manner
- Load and unload delivery trucks
- Proper stock rotation according to Anheuser Busch policy in the warehouse and on the delivery trucks
- Uphold appearance and sanitation of facility
- Safe and Careful handling of all inventory
- Prepare and sort damaged product for repack
- Preserve general maintenance of equipment
- Report any and all safety concerns immediately
- Continued education programs as required
- Encompass Training
- ABU Curriculum (on-line training)
- Safety compliance knowledge
- Product Knowledge (Styles, Categories, etc.)
- Solid Understanding of the total product portfolio (brands and packages)
- Complete any additional tasks assigned by management team
Development of the Position
- Professional development includes education of Company practices, policies and services.
- Continuous education in regards to company procedures and job knowledge.
General Warehouse Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Enthusiastic, Team player interested in positive company growth
- A clear understanding of Company policies and the ability to adhere to them
- The ability to meet all standard employment requirements.
- Ability to read code dates, product labels, and racking labels
- Basic math skills such as counting, adding, and subtracting
- Some Assignments require Forklift Certification & Experience
Education and Experience
- Minimum of High School Diploma or GED
Physical Demands
These physical demands are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential functions of the job.
While performing the responsibilities of the job, the employee is required to talk and hear. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision. The employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, and to stoop, kneel, crouch, reach or crawl. The employee has to be able to carry and lift 50lbs frequently and up to 165 lbs. at a moderate frequency.
This position can be modified to accommodate light duty requests in form and function. The ability to do so does not guarantee light duty accommodations and will be assigned only when available based on Company needs.
Work Environment
These work environment characteristics are representative of the environment the employee will encounter. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
While performing the duties of this job in the office environment, the employee is Frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and vehicles. The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud. These conditions may vary, and the employee will receive adequate training to recognize and avoid hazards that cannot be described as expected. Noise levels will range from moderate to loud.
