Warehouse Associate

Warehouse Associate

The salary for this role is $18 to $20 per hour.* 

Overview:
Warehouse personnel duties include the unloading of trucks for receiving/processing of incoming stock and materials, picking product from stock and loading picked product onto outbound trucks based on store orders, assisting in product movement within the warehouse for purpose of consolidation and rotation, and maintenance of a clean and safe work area.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Loading and unloading of Aarons inventory on and off trucks

• Product sorting and stocking as directed by management and/or supervisor and in accordance with organizational standards

• May work in any dept. within the warehouse at any time during the day

• No Forklift experience required. May or may not operate equipment, determined by management and operates equipment only with Aarons provided PIT training completion and certification

• Labeling and serialization of product

• Picking and staging of product for shipping as directed and in accordance with generated reports

• Operation of RF scanners as necessary and as directed by management and/or supervisors

• Knowledge of and maintain compliance with Aarons Safety Rules – Training is provided

• Maintains safe and clean work environment by keeping shelves, pallet area, and workstations neat, sweep, dust and mop. Organize warehouse and work area for orderliness at all times

• Entry level position

Required Education, Experience, and Certifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred

• Previous experience in warehouse environment is a plus

Required Skills and Competencies:

• Previous OSHA or employee certification for powered industrial truck operation

• Primary skills would include experience with counterbalance forklift with carton clamp attachment and order picker

• Good communication skills

• Effective organizational and time management skills

• Good mathematical skills

• Learn and use various computer applications (software)

• Ability to work within a team structure in order to meet departmental goals/standards

• Ability to work with and take direction from managerial personnel

• Willingness to adapt and respond to the unexpected

• Dependable and reliable

• Must be flexible, willing to work any schedule, including weekends and holidays, in all types of weather

Physical Requirements:

Hearing/Speaking:

• Effective communication with associates, supervisors/managers, and customers as required

Bending/Stooping:

• Constantly (activity or condition exists 2/3 or more of time)

Climbing:

• Frequently (activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of time)

Lifting:

• Constantly (activity or condition exists 2/3 or more of time)

Lifting Weight:

• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs independently and greater than 40 lbs with assistance

Pushing/Pulling:

• Constantly (activity or condition exists 2/3 or more of time)

Sitting:

• Not present

Standing:

• Frequently (activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of time)

Walking:

• Constantly (activity or condition exists 2/3 or more of time)

Working Conditions:
Warehouse environment – Exposure to varying temperatures and may include working inside and outside in heat/cold. May encounter sounds/noises of varying levels.

Aaron’s Total Rewards

Our team members are our greatest asset. As an expression of our appreciation, Aaron’s is proud to offer outstanding career training, competitive performance incentives, excellent advancement opportunities, and a distinctive benefits package which includes**:

• Paid time off, including vacation days, sick days, and holidays
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• 401(k) plan with contribution matching

*Note that the pay range provided above is the lowest to highest rate we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting.  We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future.  An employee’s pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, any collective bargaining agreements, and business or organizational needs. Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, or any other form of compensation that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

**Benefits vary based on full-time and part-time employment status.