Warehouse Associate

Do you want to grow with us? At DXP we are passionate about what we do and driven to be the best solution for our industrial customers. Since 1908 DXP has been dedicated to the highest quality of customer service through our expertise of the products we distribute and the technical services we perform with a sense of individual pride and company spirit. Throughout your career with DXP, we will encourage and empower you to take an active role in identifying and driving your development, so you feel total confidence in your ability to achieve ongoing success. We aspire to be the best solution for the Industrial customers' needs for MROP products and services through our Innovative Pumping Solutions, Metal Working, Supply Chain Services and Service Centers. Check out our many videos to learn more! http://www.dxpe.com/about-us/careers/ As a dedicated Warehouse Operations Associate, you will be an integral member of our team, directly contributing to the delivery of outstanding products and service to our valued customers. We are looking for a reliable, meticulous, and detail-oriented individual to join our Warehouse Logistics Department. Your efficiency, strong work ethic, and commitment to teamwork are crucial to ensuring products move seamlessly and accurately from our warehouse to our customers. This vital role directly supports our company's mission of customer satisfaction and significantly contributes to our continued success and growth. Responsibilities of the Warehouse Associate include, but are not limited to: Inbound & Stocking: Accurately inspect, unload, and receive incoming stock and materials with assigned locations; maintain clear, accurate receiving records required for year-end inventory auditing procedures Order Fulfillment: Pick, pack, and prepare orders for timely shipment, ensuring products are labeled and packaged correctly, and stage shipments for carrier pickup to meet daily SLAs Shipping & Compliance: Prepare BOLs, labels, commercial invoices, and customs docs, etc.; ship via LTL shipments from all freight carriers and freight forwarding parties, UPS/FedEx/DHL/USPS, and international; schedule pickups and track exceptions Documentation: Maintain shipping documents for yearly audit. Ensure Warehouse Receiving and Shipping SOPs and Safety Compliance Records are up-to-date Inventory Control: Perform cycle counts, reconcile variances, and drive inventory location accuracy; maintain item master data (weights, dims, stock locations) Systems & Data Entry: Utilize WMS/shipping software and spreadsheets to update parts lists, shipments, and inventory transactions. Ensure that all tasks are closed with complete and accurate data within operating platforms such as NetSuite, ShipHawk, and Google Cloud Business Applications Communication: Coordinate with carriers, customers, and internal teams (Sales, Customer Service, Purchasing, Operations) to resolve logistics questions and expedite urgent orders Safety & Equipment: Lead by example on OSHA-compliant practices; document safety training; report equipment damage; schedule preventative maintenance (forklifts, pallet jacks, scanners) Housekeeping & 5S: Keep warehouse and workstations clean, organized, and audit-ready; ensure proper usage and replenishment of supplies Requirements of the Warehouse Associate include, but are not limited to: Minimum of 1+ year in a warehouse, distribution, or logistics role (receiving/picking/packing/shipping) and inventory management Experience coordinating with parcel and LTL carriers (UPS/FedEx/DHL & common LTLs) Experience with Shipment Documents (Packing Slip, Commercial Invoice, BOL, Country of Origin, SLI/SLA, etc.) Technical: Comfortable with computers; experience with WMS/ERP systems (NetSuite & ShipHawk), barcode scanners, and shipping platforms (e.g., UPS WorldShip, FedEx Ship Manager, ShipHawk) is desired Documentation: Familiarity with BOLs, packing lists, commercial invoices, HS codes, COO, and basic international shipping steps (or a quick study) Safety: Working knowledge of OSHA basics; willingness to lead/record safety trainings and follow PPE requirements Physical: Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs. + repeatedly; stand/walk for extended periods; operate pallet jacks and (after training/certification) forklifts Communication & Teamwork: Clear written/verbal skills; dependable, organized, and calm when under time pressure; customer-centric mindset Work Authorization: Eligible to work in the U.S Nice To Have (Preferred) Forklift certification (or willingness to obtain—training provided) Carrier Claims for damages or lost/shortages Prior 5S/lean, cycle counting, or inventory control experience Entry Level • Excel/Google Sheets (lookups, filters, pivot, formulas) and basic data-cleanup skills Success Looks Like (KPIs you’ll influence) Pick/pack accuracy: ≥ 99.5% On-time shipments: ≥ 98% Inventory location accuracy: ≥ 99% Safety: 0 recordables; 100% training completion & documentation Language English (Required) Ability To Commute Farmingdale, NJ 07727 (Required) Work Location: On-Site / In-person #zrjj Additional Information Working Conditions : Climate controlled warehouse Shift Time/Overtime : Monday • Friday, 7 am • 4:00pm; Occasional overtime Education : High School Diploma Pay: $19 hr. - $24 hr. • Depending on experience DXP offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time regular employees, normally working a minimum of 30 hours per week, including: medical, dental, vision, flexible spending account, paid holidays, life and disability insurance, and additional supplemental benefits. All employees are eligible to participate in the 401(k) plan. Salary is commensurate with experience. Except where prohibited by state law, all offers of employment are contingent upon successfully passing a drug test. DXP is an equal opportunity employer and participates in E-Verify. EOE/M/F/D/V.