Warehouse Associate 1st Shift

About the role

Warehouse Associates perform material and product loading and unloading activities to support the branch/warehouse location. In their day-to-day duties, they operate a forklift, overhead crane and construction tools.

Responsibilities

• Complete work assignments and customer orders safely, accurately, timely and without damage
• Assist co-workers and customers
• Inspect materials, products, machinery, tools and equipment
• Assist with inventory management activities including daily updates to the ERP system
• Maintain a clean and orderly work environment
• Assist in the movement of inventory within and among workstations and areas
• Comply with all safety requirements and use applicable personal protective equipment
• Perform routine preventive maintenance, adjustments, and lubrication on equipment and production tools as required to maintain proper operation
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications

• Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age
• High school diploma or GED required
• A combination of education and experience may be qualifying
• Must be able to become certified to operate a forklift vehicle and overhead crane

Skills

• Pace – Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Communication – Effective communication abilities
• Physical Stamina – Ability to lift and move heavy items, often requiring the use of equipment like forklifts and pallet jacks
• Attention to Detail – Ensuring orders are processed accurately and inventory is managed correctly
• Organizational Skills – Efficiently organizing stock and maintaining a clean workspace
• Teamwork – Collaborating with other warehouse staff to ensure smooth operations

Physical requirements

• Lifting Capacity – Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
• Mobility – Prolonged periods of time on feet, standing, walking, bending, pushing, pulling, carrying, grasping, reaching, stooping, crouching, etc.
• Exposure – Moving mechanical parts, fumes, airborne particles, and non-climate-controlled environment
• Noise Tolerance – High noise levels

Pay

Base pay rate is $15.75 - $17.75 per hour.

Schedule

Shift Hours: 7:30AM - 5:00PM, Monday - Friday (with potential overtime).

Benefits

Full-time* team members receive** medical, dental and vision benefits starting day 1. Other benefits include PTO, paid holidays, FSA, life insurance, LTD, STD, 401k, EAP, discount programs, tuition reimbursement, training, and professional development.

*Full-time is defined as regularly working 30+ hours per week.

**Union programs may vary depending on the collective bargaining agreement.