Warehouse Associate - Houston, United States - NRG Energy, Inc.

Description

Job Summary:

The Warehouse Associate supports warehouse operations by preparing, processing and moving inventory productively, safely, and accurately per established standards and guidelines.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities*:

• Responsible for handling inbound merchandise from external vendors
• Accountable for reading and pulling orders
• Move inventory and materials across facilities with forklift or pallet jack
• Sort, organize and store inventory in the proper location
• Process inventory for deliveries to job sites
• Delivers or picks up equipment and materials to from job sites, vendors or supply houses
• Reports damaged or missing inventory to supervisors
• Update logs and documentation for inventory processing
• Ensure warehouse is accessible and safe for all associates
• Identify incorrect/short shipped items and immediately notify supervisor.
• Follows all company policies and procedures, including but not limited to safety
• Other duties as assigned

* Duties may vary by location.

Minimum Requirements:

• 1+ year prior Warehouse experience
• Ability to operate a forklift or pallet jack
• Valid Driver's license
• High school diploma or GED
• Must be able to communicate in English effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Valid driver's license required
• Ability to work overtime with little notice; weekend hours may occasionally be required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience pulling a trailer preferred

Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to work in a fast-paced warehouse environment
• Proactive mindset
• Must be able to work independently and with a team
• Organizational skills and attention to detail
• Willingness to learn and be a part of a team
• Positive attitude and a team player
• Ability to build positive relationships with customers, both internal and external
• Willingness and ability to work collaboratively with all levels of the organization
• Safety mindset and acceptance of a safety culture
• Related experience may be substituted for education