Warehouse Associate

About the role

The Warehouse Associate plays a key role in ensuring freight is handled safely, accurately, and efficiently. This position supports daily warehouse operations through loading, unloading, staging, and securing freight while delivering professional service to internal teams and customers. This position is non-supervisory.

Responsibilities

• Freight Handling & Warehouse Operations:
  • Load and unload freight safely from various types of vehicles
  • Move freight, materials, and inventory within the warehouse, yard, and staging areas
  • Tag, label, and mark freight with appropriate identifying information
  • Verify freight against work orders and shipping documentation
  • Record quantities and units handled or moved
  • Load and properly secure flatbed freight
  • Ensure loads comply with water restriction and transportation requirements
• Customer & Team Support:
  • Aid customers by phone and in person in a courteous, professional manner
  • Communicate clearly with coworkers and supervisors regarding work assignments
  • Support other departments and team members as needed
• Safety, Equipment & Facility Care:
  • Consistently follow all safety policies and procedures
  • Perform basic inspection, cleaning, and minor maintenance of vehicles and equipment
  • Maintain a clean, organized warehouse environment
  • Use proper lifting techniques and material-handling equipment at all times
• Administrative & General Duties:
  • Accurately complete required paperwork and documentation
  • Read work orders or follow verbal instructions to determine assignments and equipment needs
  • Perform other duties as assigned to support operations

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent is required
• Forklift certification and/or Hazardous Materials certification are preferred (or willingness to obtain)
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered
• Previous transportation, warehouse, or freight-handling experience is preferred

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

• Ability to independently lift up to 70 pounds
• Ability to move loads up to 200 pounds using appropriate equipment
• Ability to perform repetitive physical movements including lifting, bending, reaching, grasping, and standing
• Good manual dexterity, balance, and coordination
• Ability to work in a warehouse environment with exposure to weather elements and vehicle exhaust fumes

Pay

The hourly range is posted for this position in Washington. The hourly rate will depend upon qualifications and other operational considerations.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance benefits
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Prepaid legal services
• Emergency childcare
• Death and dismemberment insurance
• Supplemental life insurance
• Prepaid legal services
• Adoption assistance
• Contributions to 401K or Roth accounts with employer matching
• 8 paid holidays a year
• Tiered paid time off benefits