Warehouse Associate/Generalist

One of the coolest things about Global Industrial is that we’ve been around for over 70 years. We started in 1949 as a small material handling company, and we’ve grown to be an industry leader with over one million products in 21 industrial and commercial categories. Our customers include a variety of industries from agriculture farming, businesses, and manufacturers to medical facilities, government entities, corporations, small businesses, and more. In fact, we can’t think of a vertical we do not service! We also know it is our employees that are the driving force behind our success. We offer management and training programs, generous commissions, competitive base salaries and an environment of success. We believe in true job stability, training for expanded responsibilities, and guidance for a solid career path allowing us to attract the best talent in the industry. Global Industrial is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (GIC). Our world headquarters is located in Port Washington, New York. Global Industrial Corporate Overview For over 70 years Global Industrial has been an industry leader providing private label and brand name industrial equipment and supplies to businesses throughout North America. We carry over one million industrial, material handling and business products that are sold through our website, corporate sales people and full color catalogs. We are constantly increasing our product offerings to meet the diverse and changing needs of our customers. Our customers include small to large corporations, institutions, government agencies and consumers across North America.Key Responsibilities

• Uses an RF scanner to determine the proper products to be moved, gathered, or distributed for completing customer orders.
• Assembles customer orders from stock and places orders on pallets, shelves or conveyor belts based on the necessary route for either the packing station or shipping department.
• Operates a riding powered pallet jack and/or forklift to move products efficiently in a productive environment.
• Receives processed orders, verifies accuracy of order and scans order into computer system.
• Banding product securely to respective pallet using company standards to ensure our customers satisfaction.
• Utilizes machinery to shrink wrap products on pallets.
• Operates forklift and pallet jack to stage or load products as necessary.
• Loads orders safely and efficiently.
• Receives merchandise into the warehouse daily upon delivery.
• Unloads trucks and verifies inventory.
• Record and report discrepancies and/or damages as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.Competencies and skills
• Work Schedule: 1st Shift. This role generally operates on a 7:30AM to 4:00PM schedule.
• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Must have previous experience operating a gas forklift and electric pallet jack.
• Minimum of 1 year experience working in a Warehouse environment required.
• Minimum of 1 year experience operating an electric pallet jack required.
• Minimum of 1 year experience utilizing an RF Scanner required.
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds on a frequent basis required.
• Able to stand, walk, pull and bending 100% of the day on a continuous basis in a fast-paced environment.
• Must have organizational and multi-tasking skills in fast-paced environment.
• Utilize various types of packing supplies to protect product on pallet for shipping.
• Reading and comprehension skills required.
• Must possess computer exposure.
• Strong initiative and self-motivational skills.
• Strong verbal communication skills.