Warehouse Associate

About the role

The Warehouse Associate is responsible for the safe loading, unloading, rigging, movement, and staging of machinery and equipment weighing up to approximately 30,000 lbs. This role requires hands-on experience with overhead cranes, rigging practices, forklifts, and warehouse material movement procedures in a manufacturing or warehouse environment. The position is critical to maintaining a safe workplace while supporting shipping, receiving, and overall operations.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid time off, Education Assistance, 401(k) Plan, and great opportunity for career growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Safely load, unload, move, and stage machinery and equipment weighing up to approximately 30,000 lbs.
• Select proper rigging methods and verify load balance, attachment points, and load security before movement.
• Perform pre-use inspections of cranes, rigging gear, forklifts, and related material handling equipment; report defects or unsafe conditions immediately.
• Carefully coordinate with shipping, receiving, production, and service teams to ensure safe and efficient movement of equipment throughout the facility.
• Assist with loading and unloading trucks, including securing loads for transport and verifying shipment condition.
• Follow lockout, PPE, signaling, and crane safety procedures to protect personnel, equipment, and property.
• Maintain organized staging areas and accurate records related to equipment movement, receiving, and shipment preparation.
• Support inventory management by conducting cycle counts.
• Identify and escalate discrepancies, damage, or safety concerns involving incoming, outgoing, or internally moved equipment.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications and Experience

• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• 2+ years of experience in heavy material handling, warehouse operations, manufacturing, or a related industrial environment preferred.
• Demonstrated experience with overhead crane operation and safe rigging practices for large, heavy equipment.
• Ability to inspect and use slings, chains, hooks, shackles, and other rigging devices safely and correctly.
• Forklift experience required; certification preferred.
• Knowledge of load handling principles, weight distribution, and equipment securement methods.
• Strong attention to detail, situational awareness, and commitment to safety.
• Ability to communicate clearly and work effectively with cross-functional teams during equipment moves.
• Basic computer skills for tracking inventory, shipments, or equipment movement records.
• Understanding of warehouse and industrial safety standards; crane or rigging certifications are a plus.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Travel Requirements

Occasional local travel

Physical Requirements

• Frequent standing, walking, bending, reaching, and climbing throughout the shift.
• Ability to safely handle, guide, and position large equipment using overhead cranes, forklifts, and rigging devices.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds independently and assist with the movement of significantly heavier loads using proper equipment.
• Ability to work in warehouse and shop environments with varying temperatures, noise levels, and moving equipment.
• Must wear and adhere to all required PPE and safety guidelines at all times.