Warehouse Associate

19545 NE Riverside Parkway, Portland OR

Description

At Anixter, we give you an opportunity for a career and a great work environment. We are a friendly, employee focused organization that prides itself on customer service, flawless execution and a hard day’s work. If you are looking for a great work environment, great benefits and an opportunity to grow your career, please read on. Position Purpose: Responsible for specialized warehouse tasks in loading, unloading, order pulling, shipping, returns, forklift, fabrication, counter, or may have a generalized role working in all departments. Responsibilities include: • Complete tasks such as loading, unloading, sorting, picking, stocking, staging, fabrication and transportation of goods. • Load and unload materials to and from designated storage area, such as racks, shelves, or vehicles. • Stack or pile materials, such as lumber, boards, or pallets. • Install protective devices, such as bracing, padding, or strapping, to prevent shifting or damage to items being transported. • Verify computations against physical count of stock. • Maintains condition of work area (i.e. free of trash, product in correct location, etc.). Follows company safety policies and procedures and encourages other associates to do the same. • Receive and fill orders or sell supplies, materials, and products to installers and subcontractors. • May drive truck to pick up incoming stock or deliver materials to designated locations or operate forklift or other machinery in order to complete tasks. • Performs other duties as assigned. We are looking for candidates with: • Knowledge of machines and tools. • Forklift experience preferred Environmental requirements: • Typically in a comfortable environment but with regular exposure to factors such as temperature extremes, moving machinery, loud noises, and fumes, which may cause noticeable discomfort or a moderate risk of accident or illness. • Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds in a physical environment. • Ability to stand for periods of time up to and exceeding 60 minutes. • Ability to make repetitive movements, including, but not limited to, bending, or squatting. Anixter strives to provide a safe, clean, and comfortable work environment for all employees. We are taking the COVID-19 Pandemic seriously and have put many measures in place to eliminate spread of COVID-19 within our workplace. This includes: • Wearing a face mask, as determined by Anixter safety regulations or municipal law • Following social distancing guidelines • Regularly cleaning and sanitizing of work areas and common areas • Temperature taking prior to entering the facility (where required, in some locations) We offer an excellent pay and benefits that includes: • Medical, Dental and Pharmacy plan eligibility after 60 days • 401k with 50% company match up to 5% • Vacation time and Holiday pay • Tuition reimbursement • Employee Referral Program for referring great employees Anixter is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer; Minority / Female / Disabled / Veteran. We require all of our employees to perform work in an ethical manner and uphold a culture of honesty and ethics at all times.