Warehouse Associate

The Parts Authority

Warehouse Associate responsible for receiving and processing inventory, maintaining records, and preparing shipments for a national auto parts distributor. Working primarily weekends in Dubuque, IA.

Posted 6/30/2026part-timeDubuque • Iowa • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $17 - $18 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in inventory management, including receiving, labeling, and storing stock, while ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Proficient in operating stock management tools and maintaining accurate records of inventory and damages.

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Inventory ManagementWarehouse Safety ComplianceOrder FulfillmentPowered Industrial Equipment OperationAttention to Detail

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Hard Skills

Inventory Record KeepingOrder PickingStock AssessmentLabeling ShipmentsShipping Preparation

Soft Skills

Great Communication SkillsTime Management SkillsAbility to Work Under PressureTeam CollaborationAttention to Detail

Tools & Technologies

Warehouse Management SystemPowered Industrial EquipmentPallet Jacks

Industry Keywords

Warehouse OperationsSafety RegulationsStock ManagementEnvironmental ConditionsFlexible Availability

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

The warehouse associate is responsible for receiving, labeling, and storing incoming shipments.
Assessing stock for damages.
Keeping a concise record of inventory.
Accurately filling customer orders.
Picking of parts to fulfill orders.
Receiving, processing, labeling, and storing incoming stock.
Maintaining clear records on all inventory and stock.
Scanning items into the warehouse management system.
Inspecting all stock for damages and keeping records of damages.
Organizing the warehouse space.
Preparing orders for shipment.
Picking orders for shipment.
Recording exact arrival and departure times for shipments.
Operating stock management tools: for example, powered industrial equipment and pallet jacks.
Counting stock and keeping inventory records.
Routine cleaning duties.
Interface with management to ensure key objectives are realized.
Maintain safety regulations and compliance with all applicable regulations.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Accurately follow directions, both written and verbal
Maintain individual productivity and quality standards according to department requirements
Regularly lift, push, pull and/or move objects 10-50lbs and occasionally lift and/or move objects that weigh up to 100 lbs.
Frequently required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach
Occasionally required to sit and climb (ladders and/ or stairs) or balance
May be subject to environmental conditions. Protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes.
May be required to function in narrow aisles or passageways.
Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust and focus.
Attention to detail
Great communication skills
Time management skills
Able to work well under pressure
Must be able to work well with other staff members and supervisors
Must have an open availability, flexible and able to work various shifts and over time.
1-2 years Warehouse experience preferred.
Familiarity with safety measures in a warehouse
Maintain and promote workplace safety
Securing and transferring cash or other assets.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical Coverage
Pharmacy Coverage
Dental Coverage
Vision Coverage
Basic Life and AD&D
Short Term Disability Coverage
Voluntary Short Term Disability Coverage
Voluntary Long Term Disability Coverage
Flexible Spending Account
Commuter Expense Reimbursement Account
Health Savings Account
Health Reimbursement Account
Accident Insurance
Critical Illness Insurance
Hospital Indemnity Insurance
ID Theft Insurance
Legal Plan Insurance
Pet Insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Paid Holidays, Sick and Vacation
Profit Sharing/401 (k) Plan
Employee Discounts on Merchandise