Warehouse Associate

The Warehouse Associate helps protect inventory, receives, loads, and unloads materials. He or she must appropriately handle all materials following company policies and procedures to ensure a safe workplace and may need to drive a company vehicle occasionally.The ideal candidate for this position has a high school diploma or GED and at least one year of experience in a warehouse environment. In addition, he or she must have the strength and stamina to perform the duties of this position (standing, walking, lifting, pushing, pulling, etc.) and must have a forklift certification (or is willing to obtain our internal certification). Effective oral and written skills, good time management skills, speech, and behavior are all required for this position. Bilingual (English and Spanish) is a plus but not required to be considered. All Warehouse Associates are required to wear steel toe boots for safety purposes.RESPONSIBILITIES:Loads and unloads goods and supplies ensuring proper handling at all timesMoves goods within the warehouse as needed, using a forklift as requiredFollows all safety policies and proceduresMay be required to make deliveries or pick up materials and return to warehouse using company vehicle.Other duties as assigned.BENEFITS:Bi-weekly payroll via direct depositEligible to participate in group health, dental & vision insurance plans after 60 days full-time employmentSupplemental life, accident, cancer and short-term disability insurance available after 60 days full-time employmentRetirement Plans: Employee Stock Ownership Plan and 401(K) with matchPaid Time Off (PTO) from first day of employmentPrevious experience in a warehouse environment and with floor coverings highly preferredSit-down forklift experienceExcellent communication skillsAble to bend, kneel, squat, stand, and lift heavy objects as neededMust be able to lift objects weighing up to 75 pounds #J-18808-Ljbffr