Temporary - Warehouse Worker,1 - Order Processing

The position helps make gospel teachings, resources, or services accessible to all in a simple and affordable way, supporting the mission of the Church.

About the role

This is an entry or training-level warehousing position where the incumbent performs various receiving, storing, and shipping functions under close supervision. The role involves daily receiving, warehousing, selecting, and shipping tasks, including replenishing, auditing, inventorying, documenting, and shipping materials domestically and internationally. The incumbent uses heavy material handling equipment such as forklifts, electric pallet jacks, and automatic strapping equipment. This is a temporary position with no promise of regular employment.

Responsibilities

• Performs general material handling and warehouse operations, including receiving, storing, inventorying, shipping, and distributing materials and commodities.
• Picks orders and prepares pallets for shipment.
• Processes materials using postal manifest and metering equipment.
• Records weight and dimensions of new items within the warehouse management system.
• Maintains required operational and maintenance records.
• Applies specialized knowledge to balance loads and optimize weight, space utilization, and distribution requirements.
• Performs duties of similar complexity and responsibility as assigned based on departmental needs.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Basic math and computer skills required.
• Previous warehouse, material handling, or related experience preferred.
• Experience operating motorized material handling equipment, including forklifts, preferred.
• Must be able to obtain Church forklift/material handling equipment certification within 6 weeks of hire.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills required.
• Must be able to read, write, and understand English.
• Valid driver's license required when job duties include operating vehicles, with appropriate licensing for the vehicle(s) driven.
• Must be able to lift, move, push, and pull materials weighing up to 50 pounds independently.
• Must be able to occasionally lift up to 100 pounds with assistance from another person.
• Must be able to climb ladders, stairs, scaffolding, and ramps to store and retrieve materials.
• Must be able to safely operate a pallet jack carrying loads up to 2,500 pounds.
• Must be willing to attend training during the first year of employment to develop knowledge of lean principles and continuous improvement practices.
• Demonstrates the physical capability and flexibility required to work in a warehouse and distribution environment.

About Us

Church employees find joy and satisfaction in using their unique talents and abilities to further the Lord’s work. From the IT professional who develops an app that sends the gospel message worldwide, to the facilities manager who maintains our buildings—giving Church members places to worship, teach, learn, and receive sacred ordinances—our employees seek innovative ways to share the gospel of Jesus Christ with the world. They are literally working in His kingdom. Only members of the Church who are worthy of a temple recommend qualify for employment.