Warehouse Associate

Warehouse Associate

The Warehouse Associate safely operates industrial trucks, including sit-down and stand-up forklifts and reach trucks, to load, unload, transport, and stack goods in a warehouse, manufacturing, or distribution environment. This role focuses on conducting safety checks, managing inventory, handling materials, and preparing orders for shipping in a fast-paced 3PL warehouse environment supporting data center operations.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate industrial trucks, including sit-down and stand-up forklifts and reach trucks, to load, unload, transport, and stack goods within the warehouse.
• Perform daily safety inspections and pre-operation checks on forklifts and other material handling equipment to ensure safe and compliant operation.
• Move, stage, and organize materials and products throughout the warehouse, manufacturing, or distribution environment according to established procedures.
• Pick orders accurately and efficiently, ensuring the correct items and quantities are prepared for shipping.
• Prepare orders for shipment by staging, wrapping, labeling, and organizing pallets or containers as required.
• Support inventory management activities, including counting, tracking, and recording stock movements.
• Handle general labor tasks such as cleaning, organizing, and maintaining a safe and orderly work area.
• Follow all warehouse safety policies, procedures, and guidelines to minimize risk and maintain a safe working environment.
• Participate in and successfully complete a forklift test within the first one to two days of employment.
• Collaborate with team members and leadership to meet productivity, accuracy, and quality goals in a 3PL warehouse environment supporting data center operations.

Essential Skills

• Proven ability to safely operate industrial trucks, including sit-down forklifts, stand-up forklifts, and reach trucks.
• Experience working in a warehouse, manufacturing, or distribution environment.
• Demonstrated skills in material handling, including loading, unloading, transporting, and stacking goods.
• Order picking experience with a focus on accuracy and efficiency.
• Ability to conduct and document safety checks on forklifts and other material handling equipment.
• Capability to manage inventory-related tasks such as counting, tracking, and recording stock movements.
• Willingness and ability to take and pass a forklift test within the first one to two days of employment.
• Comfort working in a 3PL warehouse environment supporting data center operations.
• Strong awareness of safety procedures and commitment to maintaining a safe work environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Previous experience in a third-party logistics (3PL) warehouse environment.
• Background supporting data center-related logistics or similar high-compliance environments.
• Flexibility to work various shifts, including weekdays, nights, and weekends as needed.
• Ability to perform general labor tasks and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced setting.

Why Work Here?

Join a growing facility that offers strong opportunities for career development and internal advancement. The operation is expanding significantly, with headcount increasing from approximately 120 to 250 team members over the year, creating room for growth, new responsibilities, and promotion from within. You will be part of a dynamic logistics environment that values safety, reliability, and long-term employee development.

Work Environment

This role is based in a warehouse environment that supports logistics for data center operations. You will work around industrial trucks such as sit-down and stand-up forklifts and reach trucks, as well as standard material handling equipment. Multiple shifts are available to support different schedules: first shift operates Monday through Friday from 5:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.; second shift runs Monday through Friday from 1:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.; third shift operates Monday through Friday from 9:00 p.m. to 5:30 a.m.; weekend days run Friday through Sunday from 5:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; and weekend nights run Friday through Sunday from 5:00 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. The environment is fast-paced and safety-focused, with a strong emphasis on proper forklift operation, material handling, and maintaining an organized and clean workspace.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of West Jefferson, OH.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $23.75/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in West Jefferson, OH.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 6, 2026.