Come join the Legacy Wholesale team at our beautiful Fort Myers warehouse!
We are seeking a full-time Warehouse Associate at our Fort Myers, Florida location. In this role, you will be expected to perform a variety of tasks which are integral to our best-in-class Amazon FBA operation. Our company manages e-commerce retail stores on behalf of our clients by participating in the Fulfillment By Amazon process. We strategically place large wholesale orders through our network of distributors, receive bulk shipments of products at our 20,000+ sq ft warehouse, process those shipments by inspecting, cataloging, and repackaging the inventory pursuant to FBA specifications, and then coordinate with carriers to deliver those products to Amazon’s fulfillment centers so they can be sold through our clients’ stores. Our company’s slogan perfectly captures our mission and business model: “You Invest, We Manage.”
We are looking for a reliable, hard-working, energetic, and dedicated employee to join our experienced warehouse team! In this role, your duties and responsibilities will include:
» Duties & Responsibilities:
Receive products and merchandise to the warehouse, unload items from trucks, offload items from pallets, and sort/place items on shelves or racks as instructed.
Process outgoing orders and shipment requests, prepare merchandise for fulfillment and delivery, and prepare packages for accurate and secure shipping according to established procedures.
Help ensure complete accuracy of warehouse inventory at all times by counting and recording shipments as they are delivered, as well as inspecting products for defects/damage.
Receive and collect product returns, load them into vans/trucks, and assist with physical return of items to local supplier locations.
Assist with paperwork pertaining to inventory, including shipping confirmations, receiving confirmations, purchase orders, order check-offs, and UPS/FedEx/USPS tracking.
Print and apply product labels and bar codes where applicable, and scan shipping labels to ensure products are sent to the correct destination.
Identify and document any missing, lost, or damaged materials and immediately notify the Warehouse Manager.
Inspect equipment to assure safety and maintain good working order.
Utilize company systems and third-party software to accurate process and track inventory.
Help keep the warehouse space clean and organized.
Abide by all company safety and hygiene policies.
» Required Skills & Qualifications:
You must be authorized and eligible to legally work in the State of Florida as a full-time, W-2 employee.
You must consent to a standard background check.
You must have reliable transportation to/from the warehouse location.
You must be able to meet the physical requirements of the position, including: frequently lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling boxes and packages that may weigh up to 60 lbs; continuously standing for long periods of time (multiple hours); bending at the waist, stooping over, kneeling down, and lifting both arms over your head.
You must be able to work shifts of at least eight (8) hours in a single day.
You must be willing and able to work overtime if & when required (to be compensated at 1.5x pay rate in accordance with FLSA regulations).
You must be able to effectively and coherently communicate in English, including understanding written labels and instructions.
You must perform your tasks in an accurate and timely fashion while maintain a positive attitude and contributing positively to our valued work environment.
» Preferred (Additional) Skills & Qualifications:
Proficiency or fluency in Spanish
Current/active forklift certification, or the ability to renew a prior certification
Ability to pass a DOT physical exam
Experience working for Amazon and/or an e-commerce automation (or retail arbitrage) company
» Schedule:
Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Eastern
» Benefits:
Competitive salary ($20 per hour, depending on experience & credentials)
Comprehensive group health plan (eligible for participation after 60-90 days of employment)
Company-paid term life insurance ($50,000 benefit)
Paid Time Off (80 hours per year)
Excellent corporate culture, including several company-sponsored events per year
PLEASE NOTE that the above job profile may not contain a comprehensive listing of all required activities, duties, or responsibilities. Job duties, responsibilities and requirements may change, or new ones may be assigned at a later time based on the needs of the business and the evolution of the warehouse operation. The preceding job description has been designed to highlight the general nature, physical requirements, and level of work performed by employees within this classification.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer