Warehouse Associate

Berger Transfer & Storage, Inc is a leading provider of relocation, distribution, and warehousing services. Founded in 1910, Berger has been providing moving and storage services to individuals and businesses for over 100 years. As Allied Van Lines’ largest agent with 16 locations throughout the U.S., Berger is growing and offers new career opportunities with a great culture, unmatched co-worker camaraderie, and plenty of development opportunities. Our ideal candidate will connect with Berger’s Mission Statement of helping every customer to have a positive, memorable experience and embody our vision and values through positive, respectful interaction while striving to be open, honest, and fair.

About the role

We are seeking a Warehouse Associate to join our team in Wilsonville, OR. This role performs an array of functions including loading and unloading shipments, vaulting and un-vaulting shipments, inventory control, and other general warehouse duties.

Responsibilities

• Assist with shipping, receiving, unloading, and loading trucks
• Move trailers in and out of the docks
• Move materials and items from storage areas to shipping designated areas
• Pad wrapping and paper pad wrapping furniture
• Vaulting and un-vaulting shipments
• Use the warehouse locator system (Asset Controls windfall program) for commercial and residential goods
• Ensure good housekeeping and clean up, including the parking lot grounds
• Perform other duties assigned by management

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent (preferred)
• CDL Class A License (required; must be able and willing to obtain if not already held)
• 1-year warehouse experience (required; moving & storage experience highly preferred)
• Forklift certification (mandatory; company will train if not already certified)
• Basic computer skills and working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience in the safe operation of forklifts, reach trucks, pallet pickers, and other material handling equipment
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced, stressful environment
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen
• Dedication to providing each customer with a positive, memorable experience

Physical Requirements

• Stand and walk on non-forgiving surfaces such as concrete, wood, and metal (including fiberglass ramps at a 30-degree angle)
• Use of fingers, handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms
• Climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, twist, crawl, and climb stairs
• Occasionally lift, push, pull, and/or move up to 75 pounds without mechanical aid
• Close vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus to read written and computer-generated information in English
• Ability to work in extreme weather environments (both climate-controlled warehouse and outdoors in all-weather conditions)

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 401K
• Paid Time Off (accrued from the first day of employment)
• Room for growth
• Employee discounts with Verizon, Sketchers, and more