Position Summary:

The Warehouse Associate performs general warehouse duties (for international) to ensure correct product selection, proper packing, timely shipping, kit assembly, and safe machine operations.

Essential Function and Responsibilities:

• Prepares packages and orders for international shipping
• Prepares specialized and sensitive shipments • Assists in receiving and counting cosmetic items
• Determines quantity needed to ensure accurate inventory levels, and selects appropriate product from the Receiving area
• Stacks bundles of cartons to be sealed, adjusts machine settings according to box sizes, and stacks boxes on pallets
• Selects appropriate carton size for order, and applies shipping label onto proper carton • Scans labels on packages, and selects items from line to accurately complete orders
• Places items in appropriate packing material for safe delivery, and confirms that appropriate items were selected • Selects appropriate packing materials, and secures items in box for safe delivery
• Receives packing slips, and correctly places packing slips in proper packages
• Folds carton flaps into place, and guides package through tape machine for proper sealing
• Safely operates machinery and provides preventive maintenance
• Performs general cleaning duties to ensure safe workplace • Performs weekly cycle counts to accurately verify quantity and placement of items • Correctly assembles product and literature kits according to Bills of Materials
• Records the quantity of daily kits, and submits to supervisor
• Complies with company policies and procedures
• Performs other warehouse duties as needed • Addresses employee or customer concerns and/or elevates to the Management team
• Supports the Company’s Safety Programs
• Acts as an ambassador and champion of the company culture, ethics, and values

Performs any other functions and duties assigned and necessary for the smooth and efficient operation of Market America.

Education & Experience:

• High School diploma, required or equivalent
• Experience in working with various levels of employees with different educational backgrounds, work style habits and employment histories

Computer/Communication Skills:

• Moderate levels in reading comprehension, writing, and speaking in English; and attention to detail

Travel:

• Annual conference participation and related travel

Physical Requirements and Work Environment:

• Warehouse environment- exposed to moving mechanical parts, dust, and mild noise levels
• Routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, cameras, photocopiers, and filing cabinets
• Continuously required to talk, walk, stand, bend, twist, reach with hands and arms, stoop kneel and crouch
• Raise and lower an object from one level to the another, 10 pounds, occasionally up to 30 pounds
• Intermittently sit, kneel, crawl, walk on uneven surfaces, climb stairs and ladders, operate foot controls and squeeze
• Exposure to medium noise levels and mild indoor temperatures of hot and cold warehouse with docks
• Good (corrected) eyesight and hand/eye coordination
• Long or odd hours, as needed

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Market America | SHOP.COM considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.