WAREHOUSE ASSOCIATE | JOB DESCRIPTIONSUMMARYAt Magnolia, the Warehouse Associate is responsible for all duties pertaining to the product life cycle within the Warehouse, including receiving, organizing, staging, and maintaining inventory along with picking and safely packing guest and distribution orders. This position works from the Magnolia Warehouse in Waco, Texas. It reports to the Operations Supervisor and has no supervisory responsibilities.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESUphold Magnolias manifesto and valuesResponsible for the full life cycle of items (both inventory and supply pieces) within the Warehouse from initial receipt, quality inspection, and storage to shipping and order fulfillmentLearn and utilize all available technology to perform daily tasks in all areas, including daily operation of RF device and performing transactions within the Warehouse management systemMaintain accurate inventory by performing proper transactions (cycle counts, item receipts, transfers, and fulfillments, and following the assigned standard operating proceduresPrepare all products physically for safe movement, storage, and shipment through the use of wrapping, proper packaging, and building palletsPerform regular quality control methods to determine damages or defects on incoming and outgoing productsApply and verify product tags, carton labels, and shipping labels according to internal management and external customer expectationsResponsible for separating, organizing, and storing inventory in the most efficient method as identified by operating proceduresComplete assigned daily duties, keeping Magnolia safety regulations as a top priorityPerform other duties as assignedQUALIFICATIONSHard skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and RF devices preferredSoft skills: Strong verbal communication skills and focused attention to detailEducation: High school diploma or GED equivalent preferredExperience: 0-1 years of related work experience preferredSpecial training or licenses/certifications: Forklift certification preferred upon hireGeneral availability: Must be available to work weekends, events, and holidays as business needs requirePHYSICAL DEMANDSWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit; use hands and arms to reach, handle, feel; utilize fine motor dexterity of fingers; talk or hear and taste or smell.?The employee is frequently required to stand and walk. The employee is frequently required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The employee is expected to utilize team lifting techniques when lifting bulky items or items weighing above 50 pounds and up to 120 pounds.?Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.WORK ENVIRONMENTWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The employee is exposed to hot and cold temperatures.