Warehouse Associate - Distribution Center - Greenwood, SC (FUJ DC)

About the Role

GreenWood, Inc. is seeking a Warehouse Associate for a Shipping & Receiving role. The associate ensures accurate and timely transactions by following department processes and procedures to safely operate equipment while handling material within a warehouse or storage facility, maintaining compliance with quality, productivity, safety, and security standards.

Responsibilities

• Performs material handling duties and picks tickets to correctly pick and load orders.
• Utilizes hand trucks, forklifts, pallet jacks, hoists, conveyors, or handling equipment to move material to and from delivery transportation vehicles and within the warehouse or storage facility.
• Ensures duties are performed per documented work instructions to meet customer requirements.
• Identifies potential hazards in the workplace and takes action to eliminate or minimize risks, including communicating product availability issues to management.
• Promotes safety awareness and immediately reports any unsafe acts, conditions, or equipment in the facility.
• Maintains a clean and orderly work environment, completing housekeeping duties as required.
• Uses proper and appropriate forklift practices to safely, accurately, and efficiently unload material from trailers.
• Inspects pallets for proper packaging, stacking, and labeling according to specifications; removes trash, damaged pallets, and cardboard from production areas as needed.
• Transitions flexibly in daily work schedules and areas as needed.
• Collaborates with other warehouse employees to ensure positive team relations.
• Provides input to the Warehouse Coordinator to develop and implement operational procedures.
• Performs daily forklift inspections per required criteria.
• Maintains functional knowledge of Bills of Lading (BOLs) and receiving processes.
• Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform job functions.
• Performs responsibilities accurately with a focus on efficiency and quality.
• Ensures all safety procedures, practices, and regulations are followed before, during, and after all processes.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Minimum 6 months of experience using material handling equipment and driving a forklift in a warehouse function; greater than one year of experience in a material handling role with forklift experience preferred.
• Knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within the material handling field required; extensive knowledge/experience preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to perform repetitive tasks with focus on instructions and safety.
• Professional appearance and demeanor.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Strong work ethic with proven ability to support a positive team environment.
• Ability to complete necessary training and follow safety policies, procedures, and processes.
• Ability to prioritize with an emphasis on quality of work and sense of urgency.
• Ability to further develop computer and internet skills, including Microsoft Office suite, email, and necessary reports.
• Ability to hold self accountable for areas of responsibility and actions.
• Willingness and desire to perform responsibilities accurately and efficiently with a high level of customer service.
• Ability to work well with all levels of the organization in various areas of responsibility.
• Ability to successfully obtain a forklift certification (both written and practical tests).
• Ability and willingness to cross-train in other areas for backup coverage as needed.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation(s).

About the Company

GreenWood, Inc. is a customer-focused, integrated maintenance company operating projects throughout the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic states. We seek skilled, experienced, and qualified professionals in maintenance, construction, and plant services. Applicants must align with our culture and demonstrate a long-standing track record of safety, skills, dependability, and accountability. A Zero Incident philosophy is required to work at GreenWood, Inc.

Benefits

• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation Time
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Prescription Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Various Voluntary Policies Available
• Safety Training
• Continuous Learning Environment