Imagine a company that recognizes excellence in not only the products it sells, but also in its employees. R.S. Hughes Company, Inc. is that company. We hold ourselves to the highest standards of quality and professionalism - and we treat our employees like the valuable assets they are.

Founded in 1954, R.S. Hughes Co., Inc. is a dynamic, North American distributor of industrial supplies. With over 50 warehouse sites in the United States and Mexico, we maintain an extensive inventory of adhesives, abrasives, electrical, static control, tapes, labeling and safety products.

In addition to competitive salaries and benefits, we offer an environment that asks you to make a difference. We value hard work and common sense, and we consistently reward those that exemplify these traits. If you're looking for a great team to grow with and if you are willing to embrace the challenges of being expected to be the best, we welcome you to come join the R.S. Hughes Company, Inc. team!

Position Description

The Warehouse Associate, I supports daily warehouse logistics to operate at maximum efficiency. This position is primarily responsible various warehouse tasks such as shipping and receiving, inventory management, and customer order fulfillment. This role is expected to adhere to all company policies and safety protocols.

Key Competencies Required to be Successful as a Warehouse Associate, I

• Manage shipment and receipt of all products, materials, and supplies via UPS, FedEx, and other freight companies.
• Promptly load and unload palletized freight; move products and supplies from receiving or storage area to shipping to other designated areas.
• Efficiently pick customer orders to ship same day.
• Retrieve customer orders from warehouse shelves, ensuring accuracy based on the item number, serial numbers, size, quantity, etc.
• Label orders and prepare for shipping while properly handling hazardous and non-hazardous items in accordance with OSHA and internal protocols.
• Maintain and organize warehouse shelving for optimal operational efficiency; check shelf-life for expiration and dispose inventory in accordance with health and safety standards.
• Ensure warehouse facility and designated work area remain clean; practice good housekeeping habits that promote a healthy, safe work environment.
• Safely operate motorized forklift and standard warehouse equipment; conduct daily checkpoint inspections for proper and safe operation.
• Inspect products for defects and damages.
• Conduct inventory counts on a regular basis.
• Other job duties as assigned.

Education/Certification/Licenses

• High School diploma or GED equivalent.
• At least six months or more related experience and/or training.
• Hazmat Certified.

Skills That Will Make You Successful

• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Self-motivated and works well in a team environment.
• Able to work with a diverse group of people.
• Bilingual English / Spanish proficiency in written, verbal, and computer communications.
• Computer literate: able to efficiently perform data entry and access orders from ERP systems and operate Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.).
• Quick learner.
• Ability to operate standard warehouse equipment (i.e.. forklift, hand truck, pallet jack, etc.).
• Ability to lift/pull/push up to 100 lbs.
• Ability to multitask and perform duties with accuracy.

Applicants for all job openings will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age (40 and over), sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, gender identity, gender expression, military or veteran status or any other basis protected by state, federal or local law. It is the intent of the Company to comply with all applicable federal, state, and local legislation concerning equal opportunity in employment.