Warehouse Associate/Forklift Operator United Pipe & Steel - 3.2 Ipswich, MA Job Details Full-time $22 - $24 an hour 4 days ago Benefits Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance 401(k) matching Life insurance Qualifications Outdoor work experience Personal protective equipment (PPE) adherence Warehouse experience Full Job Description Join a team that values your hustle, safety, and future! United Pipe & Steel, a member of the Reliance, Inc. family of companies, is one of the leading master distributors of standard pipe products in the United States, serving wholesale distributors only from our fleet of flatbed trucks. We are looking for a Warehouse Associate / Forklift Operator to join our Ipswich, MA team! This position requires being able to pass a drug test, including testing for marijuana. Successful candidates will demonstrate a strong commitment to safety standards, attendance excellence, and knowledge of forklift operations.
Warehouse Associate Responsibilities:
Loading & unloading pipe from flatbed trucks. Operates forklift to pick up and transport heavy inventory around the warehouse. Maintains forklift by completing preventive maintenance. Report any malfunctions, insufficiencies, or necessary repairs through the relevant channels. Maintains quality service by following organization standards. Ensure the warehouse area is cleaned and organized, and that all safety procedures are being followed at all times. Inspects all shipped and received products, reporting defective or damaged items. Band, wrap, and tape product as needed. Maintains condition of the warehouse work area, i.e., free of trash, product in the correct location, and organized, swept floors. Work cooperatively and productively with Supervisors and other employees to complete the required workload. Assist with inventory variances, order accuracy, and track and trace issues. Follow United Pipe & Steel safety policies and procedures which include performing daily forklift safety checklists /inspections. Other duties as assigned by supervisors.
Requirements and qualifications:
Sit-down forklift experience preferred. Previous experience working in a distribution warehouse environment. This position requires considerable physical activity, including standing for prolonged periods, reaching, bending repeatedly, lifting, pushing, and pulling safely up to 50 pounds. Be willing to work in all weather conditions. Must wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) which is required in designated areas. Must be able to pass a background check, physical exam, and drug screening. Benefits Affordable and comprehensive medical insurance with Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Vision, Dental, Short-term Disability & Life insurance included. 401K plan with employer matching contributions up to 4% Up to 3 weeks of accrued PTO (vacation & sick time) a year
Safety Bonus Incentive Program Employee Assistance Program Job Type:
Full-time Monday - Friday 6 AM - 3:30 PM (including 5-10 hours of overtime a week on average) United Pipe & Steel is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$22.00 - $24.00 per hour
Benefits:
Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Application Question(s): How many years of sit-down forklift experience do you have? Are you willing to work in all weather conditions? What kinds of forklifts do you have experience with? Do you acknowledge that our company has a pre-employment process that screens for drugs, including marijuana, upon an offer and employment is contingent on passing that test? What kinds of trucks have you loaded or unloaded from?
