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Warehouse Associate

Warehouse Associate

Baker Book House CompanyGrand Rapids, MI, US
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Part-time
Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Warehouse Associate

Reports to : E-Commerce Manager

Department : Retail

Location : Kentwood

FLSA : Non-exempt

Shift : Part-Time

Primary Responsibilities :

  • Open and examine shipment contents and compare with invoices, or orders to verify accuracy.
  • Receive, verify, and label products, recording data using computer and bookstore software.
  • Correspond with vendor representatives to rectify problems, such as damages, shortages, defects, pricing mismatches, etc.
  • Maintain purchase order and invoice files; coordinate with receiving to ensure paperwork is well-organized.
  • Assist in maintaining warehouse organization as needed.
  • Assist in packing and shipping orders as needed.
  • Prepare incoming and outgoing packages for shipment.
  • Wrap packages or bundles by hand.
  • Verify that items are addressed correctly, marked with the proper postage, and in suitable condition for processing.
  • Weigh packages or letters to determine postage needed, using weighing scales and rate charts.
  • Determine the way mail is to be sent and prepare it for delivery to mail facilities.
  • Load and unload boxes from vehicles.
  • Assist in pulling and packing returns to publishers as needed.
  • Develop constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, maintaining them over time.

Other tasks not on this list may be assigned.

Qualifications :

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty listed above satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Attention to Detail - Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
  • Clerical - Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, transcription, designing forms, and other office procedures.
  • English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the ability to understand and communicate information in both oral and written formats.
  • Mathematics - Knowledge of the principles and methods for addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages, fractions, statistics, currency, and economics.
  • Adaptability / Flexibility - Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace.
  • Tools & Technology - Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and an ability to navigate e-mail, Internet, database and inventory management software.
  • Sociability - Ability to provide outstanding service to others and work with co-worker s in a friendly non-competitive environment.
  • Physical Qualifications - Ability to lift, bend and twist is required. Job requires moving of boxes up to 50 pounds.

    • Our Mission at Baker Book House is to equip the church to live and grow in faith, guiding her to engage quality Christian books, products, and community.