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Outbound warehouse associate requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in outbound warehouse associate job postings.
Sample outbound warehouse associate requirements
  • Ability to operate forklifts and other warehouse machinery
  • Experience in inventory management and tracking
  • Physical capability to lift and move heavy items
  • Knowledge of safety procedures in a warehouse setting
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines
Sample required outbound warehouse associate soft skills
  • Attention to detail and accuracy in tasks
  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills
  • Problem-solving and critical thinking abilities
  • Flexibility and adaptability to changing priorities
  • Positive attitude and willingness to learn new skills

Outbound warehouse associate job description example 1

Columbia Sportswear outbound warehouse associate job description

$20/ hour with a shift differential of 1.25

* Swing Shift (Mon-Thursday 3:00pm- 1:30am)
* Comprehensive benefits package including generous Paid time off and paid holidays, medical, dental, vision and 401k employer matching program
* $300 Referral bonus

Contributes to the distribution of product from Columbia Sportswear Company's Distribution Center by insuring our product is received, labeled, inventoried and shipped according to customer expectations and demands. Loads and unloads material within a warehouse or storage facility. Utilizes hand trucks, forklifts, hoists, conveyors, or other handling equipment to move material to and from aircraft, trucks or trains and within the storage facility.

* Receives incoming products and affixes proper labeling.
* Makes boxes according to pick labels, loads on cart and picks to appropriate box.
* Unloads cases from pick cart, verifies accuracy of packing. Seals cartons and sends to shipping.
* Disposes of empty cartons.
* Maintains accuracy and attention to detail while using Warehouse Management System (WMS) to ensure accountability for all units.
* May operate manual or automated material handling equipment, such as forklifts, pallet jacks, and/or order pickers.
* Maintains positive open lines of communication with all Columbia Sportswear management, staff and other departments in order to contribute to the smooth flow of information and efficient operation of the organization.

Columbia Sportswear Company and our portfolio of brands, including Columbia, SOREL, Mountain Hardwear and pr Ana, know a thing or two about adventures. After all, we've been on one since 1938, working to perfect the art of enjoying the outdoors. Behind everything we make is an employee who's found that the greatest adventure starts with joining a company that strives to do the right thing.

This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities, but constitutes a general definition of the position's scope and function in the company.

At Columbia Sportswear Company (CSC), we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. CSC believes that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.
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Outbound warehouse associate job description example 2

Harvest Foods outbound warehouse associate job description

We encourage you to bring your talent and effort to Harvest Sherwood and contribute to our shared success, while having fun, serving our customers, and strengthening the local communities in which we operate. As the largest independent wholesale food distributor in the U.S., with 15 distribution centers from coast-to-coast, Harvest Sherwood is an essential business. We buy, sell and deliver fresh, high quality protein products and other foods to over 6,000 retail and foodservice customers.
Job Purpose

As a Warehouse 1/selector at Harvest-Sherwood Food Distributors your primary job responsibilities will be reading order labels and picking orders assigned to you by your supervisor. The job requires you to work in a refrigerated environment with temperatures ranging from 0-28 degrees. The job also requires a full range of physical activity including bending and lifting up to 90lbs. You will be trained and certified to operate stand-up tow motors and pallet jacks. It is your responsibility to come to work on time, ready to work and dressed accordingly, rubber soled work boots are required. You will also be expected to work until released by a supervisor each day. After your (90) day probationary period your performance level will be measured daily, you are required to maintain a box count average of (80) boxes weekly for 3rd shift

Key Responsibilities

Select pallets, cases and/or bags of dry or frozen goods to fill customer orders from multi-level rack storage systems. Manually load items on pallets, move to the loading dock staging area with an electric pallet jack, shrink wrap and label items. Label and ready the order for shipment. Dispose of or replace empty pallets, cardboard packing, wood debris and strapping to proper receptacles or areas. Keep work area clean.

Order selectors:

Operate powered or manual low-lift trucks in areas such as general warehouse, docks, cooler, freezers, and building exterior Position the lifting platform and pick up the load Make sure loads are stable and safe Drive forwards and sometimes backwards to the staging or unloading area Deposit the loads on the floor, or stack the goods in piles or on shelves (tiers) Carry out daily pre-operational maintenance checks on the industrial vehicle Remove shrink-wrap from pallet of goods and shrink wrap pallet of goods being shipped to customers may fill in delivery forms and manually or electronically record the movement of goods Clean work area using broom, hose, mop, and other cleaning equipment Ensuring shop and warehouse are free from obstructions Ensuring all lifts and trailers are properly secured and batteries are charged and operational before use Performing a variety of secondary support tasks as requested by the Lead Person, Supervisor, or Manager Attending and participating in all required and requested safety meetings and training sessions Learning basic industrial vehicle operator maintenance skills Becoming familiar with First Aid and medical emergency techniques



Qualifications and Experience


To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function assigned satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


Understanding of Safety guidelines Warehouse/Operations preferred but not required Have an understanding of procedures in other areas of the warehouse for a more global understanding of all processes Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one or two step instructions and to deal with ordinary, standardized situations Ability to perform very basic math skills including adding; subtracting, multiplying, and dividing two-digit numbers Balancing: May involve walking, standing and/or crouching on narrow, slippery or moving surfaces Stooping: Bending downward and forward at the waist. Requires full use of lower extremities and back muscles Kneeling: Resting on knee or knees Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction Lifting: Use of upper body and back muscles to lift objects Working Conditions: Worker subject to changing inside temperature (such as freezers or cold rooms)


Harvest-Sherwood is committed tooffering competitive benefits to our employees and their dependents, includingpaid vacation, health insurances, and a 401K plan!

*We are an equalemployment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receiveconsideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender,national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any othercharacteristic protected by law.

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Outbound warehouse associate job description example 3

The Wonder outbound warehouse associate job description

  • Salary: $16-$18/hr
  • Available shifts:
    • Overnight Shift: 8pm - 4:30am

The experience you have

  • Proven working experience as a warehouse worker
  • Proficiency in inventory software, databases and systems
  • Familiarity with modern warehousing practices and methods
  • Good organizational and time management skills
  • Ability to lift heavy objects
  • High school degree

Benefits that start day 1 of full-time employment

  • 401k with employer match
  • Medical, dental, vision
  • Health savings account with employer match
  • 100% employer paid life insurance
  • 2x pay if you work on holidays
  • Learning and development opportunities to advance your career
  • Wonder offers hourly employees stock options

Note: Some of our benefits vary by state and depend on the number of hours you work.

About Us

Imagine: Within the tap of a button, a perfectly prepared meal from your choice of cuisines appears at your doorstep in minutes. That’s what our customers experience.

At Wonder, we believe everyone has the right to great food. That’s why we’ve created the next generation of restaurant chains powered by an advanced mobile platform that lets our customers experience the world’s most delicious food—anytime, anywhere. We partner with world-renowned chefs to craft exclusive menus and bring their unique recipes right to you on our mobile restaurants.

As a food-tech startup backed by top-tier venture capitalists and led by a team of experienced entrepreneurs—including some of the most accomplished leaders in the technology, culinary, and logistics industries—we’re growing fast . Join us in pioneering a future that approaches food equitably, sustainably, and thoughtfully.You’ll work in a supportive and collaborative environment where our culture and our values—Mastery, Compassion, and Courage—are taken as seriously as delivering an incredible experience for our customers.

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Updated March 14, 2024

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