Warehouse Associate

About the role

I-State Truck Center is seeking a Warehouse Associate for our Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota location. This position plays a critical role in supporting our parts and service operations by ensuring inventory is received, organized, stocked, and delivered accurately and efficiently. The ideal candidate enjoys working in a fast-paced warehouse environment, has strong attention to detail, and takes pride in keeping operations running smoothly. Experience in a warehouse, distribution center, parts department, or heavy-duty truck/equipment industry is helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

• Receive incoming parts shipments and verify quantities against packing slips and purchase orders.
• Unload, inspect, label, and stock inventory in designated warehouse locations.
• Pick and stage parts orders accurately for technicians, customers, and branch deliveries.
• Maintain an organized, clean, and safe warehouse environment.
• Assist with shipping outbound orders, including packaging and preparing freight.
• Operate warehouse equipment such as pallet jacks and forklifts (training provided as needed).
• Conduct cycle counts and assist with inventory audits.
• Identify and report inventory discrepancies or damaged products.
• Assist with moving, organizing, and replenishing inventory throughout the warehouse.
• Support the parts department in meeting customer and technician needs in a timely manner.
• Follow all company safety policies and procedures.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous warehouse, shipping/receiving, inventory control, distribution, or parts department experience preferred.
• Ability to safely lift, carry, and move heavy parts and materials throughout the day.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Basic computer skills and ability to learn inventory management systems.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Dependable attendance and strong work ethic.
• Commitment to workplace safety and quality standards.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with heavy-duty truck, automotive, industrial, or equipment parts.
• Prior forklift experience or willingness to obtain certification.
• Familiarity with warehouse management or inventory control systems.
• Understanding of shipping, receiving, and inventory best practices.
• Experience working in a dealership, truck center, or industrial warehouse environment.

Pay

$26.00/hour - $30.00/hour, depending on experience.

Schedule

Wednesday–Friday 7:00 AM–5:00 PM, Saturday 8:00 AM–4:30 PM (Parts Counter).

Benefits

• Competitive wages.
• Tool program available.
• Tuition assistance for educational and ongoing career growth.
• Health, dental, and vision coverage beginning on the first day of the following month.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) starts accruing on day one of full-time employment.
• 6 holidays and 2 floating holidays per year.
• 401(K) with company matching.
• Long-term disability supplied.
• Short-term disability supplied.
• Life insurance supplied.
• Virtual healthcare (Healthiest You) paid by Interstate.
• PPE reimbursement for safety glasses and safety boots.
• Pet insurance.
• Employee discounts on products and services.
• Paid Employee Assistance Program with free 24/7 access to a guidance consultant.
• Paid health and well-being screening for employees and their spouse.