Hardware Associate

Job Summary: The Hardware Associate receives, inspects, organizes, assembles, and pulls hardware components to support accurate inventory and efficient order fulfillment within the Hardware Department.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Hardware Department:
   • Receive and inspect incoming shipments for accuracy and quality.

• Count and pull hardware from inventory accurately to fulfill orders and assigned requests.
• Disassemble and assemble hardware as needed to prepare components for powder coating.
• Return powder-coated hardware to inventory or the appropriate job skid.

1. General Warehouse Duties:
   • Operate forklifts and other warehouse equipment safely and efficiently.
   • Ensure the hardware department is clean, organized, and free of hazards.
   • Load and unload trucks for incoming and outgoing shipments when necessary.
   • Complete assigned work efficiently, accurately, and within required timelines.
   • Perform other job-related duties assigned by the Hardware Supervisor or Shipping Manager to support department operations.
2. Collaboration and Communication:
   • Collaborate with other departments to ensure smooth operations.
   • Collaborate with Project Managers to ensure accuracy of added requests.
   • Promptly report inventory discrepancies, unclear part requests, and product issues to the supervisor or manager.
   • Collaborate proficiently and professionally with others.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous experience in parts management and/or warehouse operations preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to operate forklifts and other warehouse equipment (certification preferred).
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to safely lift and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication abilities.

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement savings plan with company match.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.