Warehouse Associate (1st Shift) at Brame Specialty Co. – Durham, North Carolina

Brame delivers products, services and solutions to our customers throughout the Carolina’s and Virginia. Founded in 1924, we remain family owned and operated with a strong focus on the communities where we live and work. Our goal is to assist our customers in taking the next step to improve the appearance, health and efficiency of their facilities.What Products do we provide? Our products range from Food Service, Furniture – School and Workplace, Industrial Packaging, Janitorial Facility, Office Supplies, School Supplies, to Technology. Brame partners with many globally recognized vendors and sells a wide variety of products.
Picks, packs, and ships supplies and materials to customers accurately and quickly; efficiently and safely transports, sorts, and stocks materials.$16.50-17.00/HR + Benefits
WAREHOUSE ASSOCIATE - DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Transports incoming and outgoing materials to designated areas physically or by utilizing the following material handling equipment: hand truck, forklift, reach truck, stock picker, electric pallet jack, pallet jack.
• Performs quality inspections on incoming and outgoing materials and products
• Sorts and places materials or items on racks, shelves, or bins according to predetermined inventory procedures
• Picks, packs, and ships products
• Processes all packages for shipping; processes returned merchandise
• Conducts physical inventory counts
• Check the product in according to receiving paperwork (crosscheck PO against packing list)
• Labels inventory as needed
• Maintains a safe, clean working environment
• Participates in quality improvement efforts
• Performs other duties as assigned by the manager

WAREHOUSE ASSOCIATE - QUALIFICATIONS:

• One to two years of related experience
• Familiarity with shipping practices and handling methods
• Utilization of a handheld RF scan gun along with basic computer skills
• Must have prior experience with the following material handling equipment (sit-down forklift, reach truck, and stock picker)
• Must pass forklift training class (Sit-down forklift, reach truck, stock picker)
• Must have a valid driver's license
• Must have basic math and writing skills
• Must have excellent reading comprehension skills
• Ability to problem solve
• Must have a positive and professional attitude
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills
• Commitment to excellence and high standards
• Good oral communication skills
• Good attention to detail
• Must understand and follow written and verbal instructions
• Lift and move a minimum of 75 pounds without assistance
• May pick, pack, and stack 100-1000 boxes per day
• Will lift to 130 pounds at times with appropriate assistance
• Climbing, sitting, lifting, walking, stooping, bending, and overhead lifting
• Walk, bend, and climb stairs
• Climb on and into forklifts
• Stand for long periods of time
• Wear appropriate safety equipment
• A large percentage of work time is spent in a warehouse where temperatures can be cool or hot, and noise levels can be moderate to high
• Warehouse dock doors are open so that temperatures will fluctuate
• The environment could become dusty in some sections if the product remains in place
• Ability to pass company background screening, motor vehicle report and drug testing requirements

Brame uses the EOS Management System. All employees will participate in regularly scheduled L10 Meetings to discuss departmental issues and suggest opportunities for improvement. All Manager and Supervisors are required to have quarterly conversations with each of their direct reports.
Brame’s core values are vital to our success, and we are looking to hire people who meet and exceed these values:

• Customer Importance
• Positive Attitude
• Professional and Dedicated
• Safety

WAREHOUSE ASSOCIATE - COMPENSATION:

• $16.50-17.00/Hour
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Long-term disability
• Short-term disability
• Life insurance
• Voluntary life insurance
• Voluntary Accident Insurance
• Voluntary Critical Insurance
• 401(k) + Employer match
• PTO/Vacation days
• Holiday Pay
• Employee discounts