We are seeking a dependable and hardworking Warehouse Associate / Forklift Operator to assist with the receiving, storage, packaging, and movement of products within our warehouse facility. This position is hands-on and requires working in a warehouse environment that is subject to outdoor temperatures and seasonal weather conditions year-round. The ideal candidate is safety-conscious, organized, comfortable performing physical work, and able to work independently as well as part of a team. Primary Responsibilities
- Receive, move, organize, and store products within the warehouse.
- Safely operate a forklift to load, unload, move, and stage pallets and products.
- Pick and prepare products for customer and freight shipments.
- Box, package, label, wrap, and secure products for shipment.
- Build, organize, and stage pallets until orders are complete and ready for shipment to their final destination.
- Verify products, quantities, labels, and shipping information for accuracy.
- Assist with loading and unloading trucks as needed.
- Maintain accurate product and shipment information using basic computer programs and warehouse systems.
- Keep warehouse, storage, staging, and work areas clean, organized, and safe.
- Follow company safety procedures and proper material-handling practices.
- Perform other warehouse and shipping-related duties as assigned. Basic Qualifications & Skills
- Ability to regularly lift and handle bags or products weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, reach, lift, carry, and perform physical warehouse work throughout the workday.
- Ability and willingness to work in a warehouse environment that may be hot, cold, humid, dusty, or otherwise affected by outdoor weather conditions throughout the year.
- Forklift operating experience preferred; must be able to operate a forklift safely and follow company training and certification requirements.
- Basic computer skills, including the ability to enter information, look up products or orders, and work with basic shipping or inventory programs.
- Ability to read and understand product labels, order information, shipping documents, and basic written instructions.
- Basic math skills and attention to detail when counting, packaging, labeling, and preparing shipments.
- Ability to follow instructions and established safety procedures.
- Dependable attendance and ability to report to work on time.
- Ability to work independently while also working effectively as part of a team.
Work Environment & Physical Requirements This is an active warehouse position, not a climate-controlled office position. Employees should expect exposure to changing temperatures and weather-related conditions throughout the year. The position involves frequent standing and walking, forklift operation, material handling, packaging, palletizing, and lifting products weighing up to 50 pounds. The warehouse serves as a storage and staging facility, where products are received and held until complete pallet shipments are prepared for transfer to their final destination. Accuracy, organization, safe material handling, and proper preparation of shipments are important parts of this position. We are looking for someone who is reliable, safety-minded, willing to work, and takes pride in keeping products and shipments organized and accurate.
Pay:
$17.00 - $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance
Work Location:
In person