Jackson Hiring for Warehouse Operations at Greenville, SC Full Time

Jackson is growing our warehouse team and adding a new position! This is NOT YOUR TYPICAL WAREHOUSE and while you will handle inventory, operate a forklift and more, Jackson Warehouse Associates are jacks-of-all-trades that work closely with team members throughout the organization to prep for client events and handle shipping and receiving.

The Warehouse Operations (WO) associate supports the daily operations of the warehouse. Working closely with other Warehouse, Account, and Event associates, the WO pulls items in preparation for use, restocks items after use, accepts and distributes deliveries, and prepares items for shipment.

General Purpose: Ensure accurate inventory, receipt, and delivery of warehoused assets

Essential Functions

• Load and unload trucks, trailer, pods, etc… using safe lifting practices, pallet jacks, and when necessary, operating forklift
• Coordinate with Company internal teams pulling, staging, and prepping items for events, loading and shipping items
• Unload and return items back into stock after events checking for needed cleaning/repairs/replacement and updating inventory appropriately
• Prepare pre-event setup and inventory checks for clients, as requested
• Accept incoming deliveries and distribute or notify recipients of delivery as appropriate
• Acquire shipping quotes for clients and associates for shipments with specific time-sensitive schedules and/or delivery and pickup locations
• Package and process appropriate paperwork for shipments based on shipping method and client and vendor requirements
• Coordinate with shipping vendors (UPS and FedEx) to resolve issues with shipments
• Respond in a professional, courteous, and timely manner to inquiries regarding items in warehouse and shipments
• Maintain accurate inventory through established processes and systems
• Help keep the warehouse clean, neat and orderly by making sure that things are placed in the appropriate locations in the warehouse
• Provide support with fulfillment projects when they arise including ordering of boxes, processing address labels, and helping with the actual fulfillment process.
• Assist with prepping items for events
• Provide backup support for courier when necessary
• Mount and balance tires, as requested
• Other duties, tasks, and projects as assigned

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Required:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Ability to function in a physically demanding, non-climate-controlled environment
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds on occasion and up to 30-50 pounds frequently
• Ability to drive Powered-Industrial trucks (forklifts), box truck, and other company vehicles – includes driver’s license in good standing and ability to pass a non-CDL DOT medical card physical
• Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to effectively communicate with associates and vendors
• Organizational and critical thinking skills – ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Pro-active and open communication skills
• Ability to adapt, alter focus and adjust to the ever-changing warehouse environment
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and memos
• Basic computer skills, including MS Outlook, Word, and Excel
• Proactive, resourceful, strong team player
• Commitment to Company Values

Preferred

• Inventory Software experience
• 1+ Year Experience in warehousing, shipping and receiving, and/or logistics
• Experience operating large vehicles (i.e., box truck and other non-CDL required vehicles)
• Experience operating Power Industrial Trucks (i.e., forklifts)
• Prior Agency experience

Travel

• Occasional, 10 – 25%

Supervisory Responsibilities

• n/a

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this position, the Associate is occasionally required to safely navigate a warehouse environment around heavy equipment, operate heavy equipment/vehicles, move about the office, use computers, phone, and other general office equipment. The Associate must occasionally lift up to 75 pounds and lift 30-50 pounds frequently.

Work Environment

This position is performed on-site at Jackson in both non-climate and climate-controlled warehouse environments. The associate must also work outside in the elements at times. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

General sign-off: The Associate is expected to adhere to all company policies.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.