Job Description
Job Description
Warehouse Associate – Columbia, MO
Warrior Services Company provide Durable Medical Equipment, Mobility, and Access services to the federal government and commercial customers in different parts of the country, providing Home Medical Equipment (HME) and Services consisting of all types of DME, Home Oxygen Services, Sales and Repairs of Complex Rehab Power Mobility Devices to the Department of VA and other Federal Agencies.
Job Description:
We are seeking a dependable Warehouse Associate to support receiving, inventory, and distribution operations at our Columbia, MO facility. This role assists the local Manager in maintaining a safe, organized, and compliant warehouse environment. Responsibilities include receiving and inspecting shipments; labeling, storing, and tracking inventory; maintaining required Dept. of VA records; preparing and staging DME (Durable Medical Equipment), mobility, and accessibility equipment for delivery; assisting with loading vehicles; updating work orders; and coordinating outbound shipments and using Salesforce to manage day-to-day warehouse operations. The position works closely with delivery drivers, vendors, and Dept. of VA officials to schedule deliveries and provide order updates. As a government contractor serving the Department of Veterans Affairs, accuracy, compliance, and service quality are essential.
Responsibilities:
- Assist warehouse manager in implementing company policies and vision
- Oversee receiving, warehousing, distribution, and maintenance operations
- Optimize warehouse layout for efficient space utilization
- Establish and enforce operational policies and procedures
- Ensure compliance with warehousing, handling, and shipping regulations
- Maintain high standards of health, safety, hygiene, and security
- Manage stock control and reconcile with data storage system
- Coordinate with clients, suppliers, and transport companies
- Place outbound calls to vendors and freight carriers to coordinate delivery schedules and provide order updates
- Monitor service quality and gather feedback
- Perform other assigned duties as required
Skills:
- Proficient in warehouse management procedures and best practices
- Familiarity with warehouse and inventory software
- Demonstrated ability to implement process improvement initiatives
- Sound knowledge of warehousing Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Hands-on experience with warehouse management software and databases
- Strong leadership skills and capability to manage staff
- Effective decision-making and problem-solving abilities
- Excellent communication skills
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma – Required
- Warehouse Operations Experience - 1 to 3 years required
- Warehouse Inventory Control - 1 to 3 years required
- SalesForce CRM software - 1 to 3 years preferred
- Forklift experience – preferred
- Receiving experience - preferred
- Ability to pass a Background Check and Drug Test
Physical Demands:
- Must be able to frequently lift 50lbs or more and move items of various weight and sizes.
Work Environment:
- Warehouse in Columbia, MO
Job Type:
- Full-time
Salary:
- $20.00 - $23.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8-hour shift; Monday to Friday 8a to 4:30p
- Day shift
- Overtime as needed
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Columbia, MO: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Work Location:
- In-person in Columbia, MO warehouse
Monday to Friday 8a to 4:30p
40 hours per week