WareHouse Associate

Location: Palmetto, FL 34221 | Employment Type: Full-Time, Temporary to Permanent

Pay

• $17.00/hour (temporary)
• $18.00–$19.00/hour upon permanent hire

Schedule

• Monday – Friday, 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM (primary shift)
• Overtime as needed
• Occasional weekend work may be required

About the Role

We are hiring Warehouse Associates for a busy distribution center that supports construction jobsites nationwide. This role is responsible for receiving, organizing, packing, and shipping building materials accurately and efficiently to keep projects on schedule and ensure materials arrive safely and on time.

Responsibilities

• Receive inbound materials by unloading trucks and inspecting shipments
• Verify materials against purchase orders and resolve discrepancies
• Label boxes, organize pallets, and store materials in designated locations
• Move materials to and from production lines and staging areas
• Pick, kit, and stage materials by project for outbound shipments
• Inspect, wrap, weigh, and load pallets for shipment
• Assist with inventory control, including cycle counts and material transfers
• Safely operate warehouse equipment (forklifts, pallet jacks, order pickers, stackers, scissor lifts) – training and certification provided
• Use handheld scanners and tablets to process tasks and document materials
• Follow on-screen instructions and troubleshoot basic issues
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe warehouse environment

Requirements

• Clean background and drug test (conducted in person)
• Non-smoker (smoking not permitted on site)
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to push carts weighing up to 60 pounds
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, squat, reach, push, and pull throughout the shift
• Ability to use carts, dollies, and hand trucks
• Ability to climb stairs where applicable
• Ability to work at heights up to 40 feet or on a mezzanine (where applicable)
• Ability to work in a physically active environment
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent required
• Prior warehouse experience and forklift certification preferred but not required
• Basic computer skills (email and warehouse systems)
• Ability to read and interpret part numbers
• Strong basic math skills (counting, addition, subtraction, multiplication)
• Reliable transportation and dependable attendance
• Ability to follow safety, quality, and productivity standards
• Strong work ethic and attention to detail
• Turret truck experience preferred

Dress Code / PPE

• Long pants (jeans or khakis; clothing may get dirty)
• T-shirts or polos permitted (no offensive messages)
• Closed-toe shoes required
• Safety vest provided

Benefits

• Temp-to-perm opportunity with pay increase
• Clean, climate-controlled facility
• Ongoing work with fluctuating weekly needs

Conversion Opportunity & Client Benefits (Upon Permanent Hire)

• Top-performing associates may be offered permanent employment with pay up to $18.00–$20.00/hour
• Competitive benefits package, which may include:
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Life insurance