Warehouse Associate - 1st Shift

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM

Position Summary

We are seeking a dependable Warehouse Associate to support daily warehouse and material-handling operations. This position is responsible for receiving, picking, packing, staging, replenishing, and shipping materials while maintaining accurate inventory records and following established safety and quality procedures.

The ideal candidate is safety-focused, comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, and able to perform physically demanding warehouse duties.

Key Responsibilities

• Receive and unload incoming materials and goods.

• Enter receiving information into the appropriate system and accurately label and store materials.

• Pick, verify, separate, and stage customer orders for shipment.

• Pack and repack materials according to customer specifications.

• Prepare boxes, labels, and other shipping materials as needed.

• Ensure products and materials are properly identified and labeled.

• Complete system transactions related to receiving, inventory, and shipping.

• Participate in cycle counts, verify inventory information, research discrepancies, and make necessary adjustments.

• Perform required forklift inspections and review preventative maintenance checklists to ensure equipment is in safe working condition.

• Operate forklifts and other material-moving equipment as required.

• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.

• Follow all company safety policies, procedures, and work rules.

• Complete required paperwork accurately and on time.

• May handle, transport, or assist with the disposal of hazardous waste. Required training will be provided when applicable to ensure compliance with RCRA waste-management requirements.

• Perform additional warehouse and material-handling duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.

• Previous warehouse, manufacturing, or material-handling experience preferred.

• Forklift experience and/or forklift operator certification/license preferred or required based on assignment.

• Ability to read, understand, and follow written instructions and safety procedures.

• Basic math and quantitative skills.

• Good manual dexterity and attention to detail.

• Ability to identify problems and assist with resolving inventory or operational issues.

• Ability to work effectively with team members and communicate professionally.

Physical Requirements

This is a physically active warehouse position. Employees must be able to:

• Stand and walk for extended periods.

• Frequently bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, and reach.

• Use hands and feet to operate warehouse equipment and machinery.

• Occasionally climb or balance.

• Frequently lift and/or move materials weighing up to 55 pounds.

• Move materials weighing more than 250 pounds with appropriate material-handling equipment.

• Maintain the vision necessary to safely perform warehouse duties, including close, distance, peripheral, and depth perception.