Warehouse Associate – Freight & Distribution Operations (Management Career Path)
Key Responsibilities
- Cook and process inbound and outbound freight shipments
- Schedule and communicate with carriers, freight brokers, and transportation providers
- Review bills of lading (BOLs), packing slips, and shipping documentation
- Load and unload trucks safely and efficiently
- Inspect freight for damage and ensure proper receipt of products
- Resolve freight discrepancies and communicate issues with carriers and internal teams
- Maintain accurate and timely shipment status
- Support on-time delivery objectives
Qualifications
- 2+ years of warehouse, distribution, freight, logistics, or shipping/receiving experience
- Hands-on experience coordinating LTL, FTL, parcel, and common-carrier freight shipments
- Experience using NetSuite ERP/WMS or similar for receiving, shipping, inventory transactions, and order fulfillment
- Understanding of freight documentation, including Bills of Lading (BOLs), packing slips, and carrier paperwork
- Strong inventory accuracy and organizational skills
- Ability to lift up to 70 pounds and work in a warehouse environment
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills
- Dependable attendance and a strong work ethic
- Forklift certification or experience operating warehouse equipment
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel and Outlook
- Knowledge of warehouse KPIs, inventory control, and cycle counting procedures
- Experience leading projects, training employees, or serving as a team lead
- Leverage Lean, continuous improvement, or process improvement experience
What Makes You Successful
- Takes ownership of freight, order selection and inventory accuracy
- Understands the importance of customer service and on-time deliveries
- Demonstrates leadership potential, initiative and has pride in performance
- Thrives in a fast-paced distribution environment
- Wants to grow into a supervisor or warehouse management role
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off and holidays
- Career growth opportunities within a growing distribution organization
About Innowave Marketing Group
We provide luxury and innovative reward solutions unique to the loyalty and promotional marketing space. Our experts design effective consumer loyalty programs, engagement programs, sales & channel incentives, and consumer promotions. Casino programs include loyalty points programs, VIP shopping events, and retail store projects.
Core Values
- Accountability
- Delivering excellence
- Integrity
- Attention to detail
- Follow up and follow through
- Client centric service
About the Role
We are seeking a highly motivated Warehouse Associate with strong freight, shipping, receiving, and inventory management experience to join our growing distribution team. This role is designed for individuals who want to develop their leadership skills and advance into warehouse supervision and management.
Residency Requirements
For remote roles, must be located in one of the 50 states of the United States or Washington D.C.
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are an equal opportunity employer and consider all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.