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Sr Warehouse Associate

NAPA Genuine Parts Company · Wausau, WI · Full time

Posted Feb 17, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 5, 2026

Likely interview questions for this role

Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

About your past

Tell me about a time you trained or mentored a newer warehouse worker. What did you teach first?

What they are checking: Whether they can teach and model good habits, since the senior role may mentor others.

What warehouse skill would you say you're an expert in, and how did you get there?

What they are checking: Being a subject matter expert, which the posting names as part of the senior role.

Tell me about a time you worked with limited supervision. How did you decide what to do first?

What they are checking: Independence and prioritizing, since the senior role works under limited supervision.

What would you do

A customer is waiting on a critical part that hasn't been received in the system yet but is on the dock. What do you do?

What they are checking: Solving urgent customer needs while keeping the system accurate.

You notice inventory counts are often off for one section. How would you find the cause?

What they are checking: Problem solving on inventory accuracy, not just fixing counts each time.

A coworker skips steps to move faster. How do you handle it?

What they are checking: Leading by example and addressing shortcuts without having a supervisor title.

About the work

How do you make sure every order is right when you're the one others rely on to catch mistakes?

What they are checking: Personal accuracy standards that set the bar for the rest of the warehouse.

How would you organize a branch warehouse using MINO codes so parts are easy to find?

What they are checking: Depth with location systems and whether they think about layout and flow.

How do you handle returns so the branch gets credit and nothing gets lost?

What they are checking: Careful returns handling, because a lost or mislabeled return means the branch never gets its credit.

How do you stay safe when you're using a forklift in a busy branch?

What they are checking: Safety habits that others on the team will copy.

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The full job description

As published by NAPA Genuine Parts Company.

SUMMARY: Under limited supervision, the Senior Warehouse Associate performs all shipping and receiving activity for a Branch location. This role ensures the customer receives the correct items in a timely manner and all stocked merchandise is properly maintained. JOB DUTIES • Determines which items need to be picked, checked and shipped from sales order. • Pulls orders accordingly to the sales order and recheck them to ensure accuracy. • Prepares items for delivery to customer. • Secures packages to make sure no items are damaged in shipping to customer. • Prepares customer returns for shipment back to Distribution Center, Fulfillment Center, or supplier. • Sorts and places materials or items on racks, shelves, or in bins according to established MINO code organization of products. • Ensures if any inventory is damaged or not up to standards to be reported to the warehouse supervisor immediately. • Maintains a clean, well-organized, and safe working environment. • May deliver items to customers; obtains signature from customer to validate receipt of items. • May process counter sales or invoices for customers. • May operate a forklift or similar equipment. • May be a SME in one or more warehouse skills. • May mentor lower level warehouse associates. • Performs other duties as assigned. • Receives items in the computer system to show which items are available for the customers. EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE Typically requires a high school diploma or GED and three (3) to five (5) years of related experience or an equivalent combination. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES • Basic math and reading comprehension skills. • Basic computer skills. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Must be able to move up to 100 lbs and lift up to 50 lbs. LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS: • May need to be certified to operate a forklift. • Valid driver’s license and good driving record required. COMPANY INFORMATION: Motion Industries offers an excellent benefits package which includes options for healthcare coverage, 401(k), tuition, reimbursement, vacation, sick, and holiday pay. Not the right fit? Let us know you're interested in a future opportunity by joining our Talent Community on jobs.genpt.com or create an account to set up email alerts as new job postings become available that meet your interest! GPC conducts its business without regard to sex, race, creed, color, religion, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, military status, status as a veteran, or any other protected characteristic. GPC's policy is to recruit, hire, train, promote, assign, transfer and terminate employees based on their own ability, achievement, experience and conduct and other legitimate business reasons.