Warehouse Associate, Avon, Massachusetts

The National Fire Protection Association's mission is to help save lives and reduce loss with information, knowledge and passion. An international self-funded nonprofit established in 1896, we are dedicated to the elimination of death, injury, property and economic loss due to fire, electrical and related hazards. The Association delivers information and knowledge through more than 300 consensus codes and standards, research, training, education, outreach and advocacy; and by partnering with others who share an interest in furthering the NFPA mission.

To better meet the needs of those who rely on our information and knowledge to keep people and property safe, we are amidst a transformation to expand our influence and further our safety mission. We are becoming increasingly digital and global to grow, thrive and save more lives from fire, electrical and other hazards. To accomplish this, we need effective leaders at all levels of the Association who understand what we are striving for, why it is important, how to execute on our vision and who passionately want to see NFPA through this important stage. It is an exciting and empowering time to work at NFPA.

NFPA is seeking a Warehouse Associate to work M-F 8:15am-4:15pm. The Warehouse Associate will collate, prepare and pack customer orders. Maintains shipping records. Stocks and replenishes picking and shipping stations.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs all tasks associated with picking and packing customer orders from a pre-printed packing slip.
• Verifies completed orders for accuracy.
• Maintains work station supplies for packing efficiency.
• Receives pre-printed stock replenishment instructions and locates stock accurately and neatly.
• Reports any problems with forklift, power jacks, power lift, or scales to the Supervisor or Manager, Warehouse Operations
• Assist with the movement of incoming non-inventoried materials.
• Schedules pick-up for truck shipments by submitting shipping info on line.
• Perform other duties relative to the entire order fulfillment operation, as directed.

Knowledge

• High school diploma, or equivalent
• 1 – 3 years of related warehousing/fulfillment experience
• Certified forklift operator license obtainable within 2 years.
• PC experience

Skills

1. Ability to work well within a team
2. Ability to follow defined processes and practices
3. Ability to recognize when something is ‘out of the norm'/help is needed
4. Physically demanding job – requires the ability to lift weights of 50 lbs.

Attitude/Characteristics

1. Passionate about accuracy and quality of work
2. Values success of the team over success of the individual
3. High energy, enthusiasm
4. Strong attention to detail

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Normal warehouse working conditions.
• Must work in areas with a risk of electrical shock 10% of the time.

NFPA provides a wide range of benefits including Health coverages, Paid Time off, retirement planning and many other employee perks!

National Fire Protection Association provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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