Warehouse Associate

Within Fender Musical Instrument Corporation’s (“FMIC”) global Manufacturing team, we are focused on delivering operational excellence to the business and our customers by promoting collaboration, building trust, and setting high standards.  Our mission is to support and enable the makers who fuel the pursuit of musical expression.  We are currently searching for an exceptional Warehouse Associate to join our team in Corona, CA.

An American icon, Fender was born in Southern California and has built a worldwide influence extending beyond the studio and the stage. A Fender is more than an instrument, it’s a cultural symbol that resonates globally.

The Warehouse Associate will be responsible for: Coordinate and execute daily cycle count program, maintain accurate inventory records, perform standard inventory transactions and provide inventory control support to the production team.

Essential Functions:

• You’ll report to a Warehouse Manager and have regular interaction with other team members
• Safely complete inbound and/or outbound warehouse tasks, e.g. unloading, sorting, labeling, replenishing, auditing, and packing, with strong attention to detail.
• Properly receives freight including verifying piece count, checking the freight for visible damage, signing off on the BOL and retaining copies for our records
• The Warehouse position will safely and efficiently prepare products for deliveries, unload trucks and containers, and verifying order accuracy
• Load trailers with product for delivery to branches, Safely and efficiently loads and unloads trucks, containers, etc
• Maintains a clean and organized dock including, but not limited to: sweeping, mopping, refuge disposal, keeping entrances and the dock area neat and in an orderly fashion
• Additional duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to adhere to safety procedures, rules, and regulations at all times, and to wear personal protective equipment while on the factory floor, including, without limitation: safety glasses, gloves, earplugs, hair nets, paint suits, mask, respirators, and protective footwear
• Comfortable working on your feet with exposure to heat, cold, noise, and dust while working around moving equipment and elevated stations
• Able to receive feedback and work well in a team environment
• Operate warehouse vehicles, material handling equipment and powered industrial equipment, including Stand UP and Sit Down forklifts, Walkie Rider, Reach Truck, Order Picker, and Turret Truck
• Ability to frequently lift, push, and slide packages that typically weigh up to 50 lbs
• Follow safety guidelines
• Follow warehouse policies and procedures

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About Fender Musical Instruments:

Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) is one of the world’s leading musical instrument manufacturers, marketers and distributors, whose portfolio of brands includes Fender®, Squier®, Gretsch®, Jackson®, EVH®, Charvel® and Groove Tubes®, among others. For more information, visit www.fender.com. FMIC offers a competitive benefits package which includes medical, dental, 401(k), paid time off, and an equipment purchase program to help you get the band back together. Fender Musical Instruments Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, gender, age, color, religion, disability, veterans’ status, sexual orientation, or any other protected factor.

Fender is required by law in certain jurisdictions to include a pay scale in the job posting for this position.  “Pay scale” means the salary or hourly wage range that Fender reasonably expects to pay for this position; it is neither a promise nor a guarantee of the compensation that the successful candidate will receive.  The pay scale for this position takes into account the wide range of factors that Fender considers in making compensation decisions, including, without limitation: skill set, experience, and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.  If this is a remote position, the pay scale disclosed herein may be adjusted further based upon the applicable geographic differential associated with the location from which the successful candidate will work.  Please note that it is not typical for a Fender employee to be at or near the top of the pay scale for their role – especially as a new hire – and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.  Subject to the foregoing, the current pay rate for this position is $18.00 per hour.