Warehouse Associate Hiring Guide | LinkedIn Talent Solutions

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Warehouse associates are responsible for ensuring that a warehouse runs efficiently. While every business is different, a warehouse associate typically handles the receiving, processing, storing, and sending of inventory according to purchase orders and shipping schedules. This role requires a lot of hard work and keen organizational skills. Warehouse associates also assist with heavy lifting and the loading of orders onto trucks or into shipping containers. At some businesses, these workers also use heavy machinery — such as forklifts — to assist with the loading process.

You might hire a warehouse associate to:

Process, package, and ship orders accurately and efficiently

Receive, unload, and place inventory appropriately in the warehouse
Keep track of all merchandise entering and exiting the warehouse
Ensure all merchandise is safely and securely packaged and labeled for shipping

Required skills and qualifications	Preferred skills and qualifications
Age 18 or older	Familiarity with computers and RF scanning technology
Strong work ethic and organizational skills	Knowledge of logistics, transportation, and customer service
Ability to work strategically as part of a team	Experience in operating a forklift
Ability to lift 50 or more pounds without assistance
Ability to stand comfortably for six or more hours at a time