Warehouse Associate at Kenco in Oakland, NJ

WAREHOUSE ASSOCIATE Location: Oakland, NJ At Kenco Logistics, you’re more than just a team member—you’re part of a company that values innovation, integrity, and a strong commitment to its people. As one of the leading 3PL providers in the U.S., Kenco offers a dynamic and supportive work environment where your ideas matter and your growth is a priority. With a focus on safety, sustainability, and continuous improvement, Kenco empowers employees to make a real impact in the supply chain industry while building rewarding careers. Join a company where your contributions help move the world forward—one shipment at a time. ABOUT THE POSITION The Warehouse Associate is responsible for picking and/or packing orders, label printing and inspecting products for orders, and utilizing the specific equipment to pick, pack, and kit products in preparation for shipping and receiving demands to meet customer needs. FUNCTIONS • Pick orders for shipment, ensuring that the correct number and type of product is loaded.  • Measure, weigh, and count products and materials.  • May be required to operate a forklift or order picker for picking orders.   • Pack orders for shipments by parcel, LTL, and TL carriers.  • Record product, packaging, and order information on specified forms and records.  • Affix proper shipping and tracking labels to boxes and pallets. Mark and label shipping boxes or products per DOT, IATA, IMDG regulations.  • Report missing items or quality variances to direct supervisor.  • Ensure outbound shipments are accurate and free of damage.  • Examine and inspect containers, materials, and products to ensure that packing specifications are met. Execute and document quality inspections per Standard Operating Procedures.  • Participate in Inventory/Cycle Count as needed.  • Maintain clean, neat, and orderly work area.   • Ensure facility is inspection ready at all times for SQFI, FDA, and customer needs.  • Communicate and report any incidents.  • May perform housekeeping duties.  • Miscellaneous tasks as assigned by Supervisor.  QUALIFICATIONS • High School Diploma or equivalent preferred  • One year of experience in a warehouse or distribution environment preferred  • Basic computer skills  • Attention to detail  • Pass Background and Drug Screen  • Able to complete physical tasks (stooping, walking, lifting up to 50lbs)  COMPETENCIES • Action Oriented – Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.  • Collaborates – Building partnerships and working collaboratively with other to meet shared objectives.  • Decision Quality – Making good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward.  • Optimize Work Processes – Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement.  • Situational Adaptability – Adapting approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations.  TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS • This position is not expected to travel. DISCLOSURES • For California residents – please enter or copy/paste the address below into your address bar to review an important notice regarding Kenco’s privacy policy https://www.kencogroup.com/ccpa-notice-at-collection-for-employees-and-applicants/ • The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job. Other duties may be assigned as needed. The physical demands and work environment described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. • Kenco is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. • Per company policy, all internal job postings expire 14 days from the date they are posted. The approximate pay range for this job is: $15.93 - $23.89 Benefits offered: • Medical insurance including HSA, HRA and FSA accounts • Supplemental insurance including critical illness, hospital indemnity, accidental injury • Dental Insurance • Vision Insurance • Basic Life and Supplemental Life • Short Term and Long Term Disability • Paid Parental Leave • 401(k) • Paid Time Off approximately 2  weeks (accrual begins on Day 1 of employment) • Employer Paid Holidays- 10 days Kenco strives to provide a supportive, professional environment for all employees. As a part of Kenco, we expect our team to uphold our three key pillars: be honest, serve, and get better. Each should strive for operational excellence, pursue innovation, and want to grow with our company.   Kenco Group is an Equal-Opportunity Employer. All employees and applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. Please click the image to download the EEOC ‘Know Your Rights; Discrimination is Illegal’ posting. https://www.eeoc.gov/poster For California residents please enter or copy/paste the address below into your address bar to review an important notice regarding Kenco’s privacy policy. https://www.kencogroup.com/ccpa-notice-at-collection-for-employees-and-applicants/ Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c) For California residents – please enter or copy/paste the address below into your address bar to review an important notice regarding Kenco’s privacy policy. https://www.kencogroup.com/ccpa-notice-at-collection-for-employees-and-applicants/