Warehouse Associate - 1st Shift

About the role

The Warehouse Associate is responsible for supporting warehouse operations within a fast‑paced direct mail production environment. This position ensures the efficient receipt, storage, movement, and distribution of materials used in mail production, including paper stock, envelopes, inserts, packaging supplies, and finished mail products. The role plays a critical part in maintaining inventory accuracy, supporting production schedules, and ensuring timely shipment of customer mailings while adhering to quality and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Receive, inspect, and verify incoming shipments for accuracy and damage.
• Load and unload trucks using forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material handling equipment.
• Store and organize inventory in designated warehouse locations.
• Pull and stage paper, envelopes, inserts, ink, packaging materials, and other supplies for production jobs.
• Deliver materials to production departments according to work schedules and production requirements.
• Remove finished products from production lines and transport them to shipping or storage locations.
• Prepare outgoing shipments by palletizing, shrink‑wrapping, labeling, and completing shipping documentation.
• Assist with USPS mail preparation, postal verification, and mail transportation activities as required.
• Perform inventory transactions using warehouse management systems, scanners, or manual records.
• Conduct cycle counts and participate in physical inventory audits.
• Maintain inventory accuracy and report discrepancies to management.
• Operate warehouse equipment safely and efficiently.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Follow all company policies, OSHA regulations, and safety procedures.
• Communicate effectively with production, shipping, quality, and management teams to ensure workflow efficiency.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Skills and Abilities

• Ability to obtain forklift certification and safely operate equipment such as forklifts and pallet jacks.
• Previous warehouse, manufacturing, distribution, or logistics experience required.
• Basic computer skills and ability to use inventory tracking systems.
• Knowledge of shipping, receiving, and material handling procedures.
• Ability to read work orders, receiving documents, and inventory reports.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time‑management skills.
• Strong multitasking, attention to detail, and problem‑solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of one (1) year of warehouse, distribution, manufacturing, or production experience.

Physical Requirements

• Extended periods of standing, walking, and occasional bending.
• Regular lifting/moving of up to 55 lb on a consistent basis.
• Periodic stooping, pinching, and gripping.

Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare coverage.
• Paid holidays.
• Generous paid time off.
• Opportunities for professional growth and collaboration with industry subject‑matter experts.
• Work in a diverse, inclusive environment that values innovation and employee well‑being.