Warehouse Associate

About the role

Odyssey Logistics is a global logistics and supply chain partner helping businesses optimize performance through fully integrated, end-to-end solutions. We connect transportation, technology, and expertise across a broad network of services including 3PL and 4PL managed services, multimodal and intermodal transport, warehousing, trucking, Jones Act Ocean, and customs brokerage, ensuring goods move reliably, efficiently, and intelligently around the world.

Responsibilities

• Review inbound freight documentation and unload freight from trailers, containers, and railcars.
• Inspect, count, and verify incoming freight while reporting shortages, damage, or discrepancies.
• Stage freight in designated warehouse locations and prepare outbound shipments.
• Maintain accurate shipping documentation and communicate any exceptions to warehouse and office personnel.
• Safely operate forklifts, pallet jacks, pallet walkers, hand dollies, shrink wrap machines, chain saws, and other warehouse equipment.
• Utilize handheld RF scanners and warehouse equipment to accurately track freight movement.
• Assist with loading outbound trucks, trailers, and containers while maintaining inventory accuracy.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe warehouse, dock, and yard area.
• Follow all company safety policies and OSHA standards while promoting a safety-first culture.
• Support additional warehouse projects and operational needs as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous warehouse experience involving freight receiving, shipping, loading, and unloading.
• Experience handling both refrigerated and dry freight preferred.
• Forklift operating experience required.
• Experience using warehouse equipment including pallet jacks, pallet walkers, hand trucks, shrink wrap machines, and handheld RF scanners.
• Basic reading, writing, and math skills.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Excellent attendance, reliability, and time management.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively as part of a team.
• Ability to successfully pass a background check and a 5-panel pre-employment drug screen, including marijuana.

Qualifications

• Previous warehouse, freight handling, or logistics experience.
• Experience loading and unloading trailers, containers, or railcars.
• Certified forklift operator with experience safely moving freight in a warehouse environment.
• Experience using RF scanners and warehouse inventory systems.
• Ability to stage, organize, and accurately track freight.
• Comfortable working in seasonal hot and cold warehouse environments.
• Ability to lift up to 60 lbs, carry freight, push and pull loaded pallet jacks, and safely perform physically demanding work.
• Strong commitment to safety, quality, and teamwork.

Skills

• Attention to detail.
• Physical stamina and strength.
• Warehouse equipment operation.
• RF scanning and inventory tracking.
• Teamwork and collaboration.
• Adaptability and problem-solving.

Benefits

• Choice of medical plans with FSA and HSA options.
• Company-paid dental and life/disability insurance.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Company holidays.
• Employee assistance program.
• Company health & wellness program.
• Discounts with Preferred Vendors.

Pay

Base Pay Range: $22.00 – $25.00 per hour

Schedule

This is a full-time, hourly, non-exempt position. Associates are expected to work an average of 40 hours per week, with overtime required based on business needs.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. We evaluate every candidate based on the qualifications needed for the role while valuing the unique strengths each person brings.