Warehouse Worker

Warehouse Worker

This role is an entry-level warehouse position focused on general picker/packer and warehouse associate duties. You will pick and pack dog food and candy products, process supply orders, pull materials, pack boxes, and place completed orders in the delivery area. The work takes place in a cold storage facility with multiple temperature zones, including freezer and cold room areas, and requires the ability to stand for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Pick and pack dog food products and candy products accurately and efficiently according to order requirements.
• Prepare customer orders by processing requests and supply orders, pulling materials, packing boxes, and staging completed orders in the designated delivery area.
• Use traditional pick sheets to locate, select, and verify items in the warehouse.
• Perform general warehouse duties including material handling, loading, and organizing inventory.
• Assist with labeling products and packages to ensure correct identification and shipment, when required.
• Support warehouse inventory activities by keeping track of stock levels and reporting discrepancies.
• Operate RF scanners or RG guns if needed to support inventory and picking processes, once trained.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area within all warehouse zones, including regular, cold room, and freezer sections.
• Work effectively in a cold storage environment, including a freezer and a cold room at approximately 34 degrees.
• Stand and move continuously on the warehouse floor for up to 10 hours per shift.
• Follow all safety procedures and guidelines related to cold storage operations, material handling, and warehouse equipment.
• Collaborate with team members and supervisors to meet daily productivity and accuracy targets.

Essential Skills

• At least 6 months of warehouse experience.
• Experience with picking and packing in a warehouse or similar environment.
• Ability to stand and walk for up to 10 hours per shift.
• Comfort working in cold storage areas, including freezers and cold rooms around 34 degrees.
• Basic experience with general labor tasks such as material handling, loading, and organizing inventory.
• Ability to read and follow traditional pick sheets to complete orders accurately.
• Attention to detail to ensure correct items are picked, packed, labeled, and staged for delivery.
• Reliability and consistency in meeting daily productivity and quality expectations.
• Ability to work the 5:30 AM to 2:00 PM shift, Sunday through Thursday.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in a cold storage facility is a strong plus.
• Previous use of RF scanners or RG guns for picking and inventory is a plus.
• Labeling experience in a warehouse environment is a plus.
• General forklift exposure is beneficial; stand-up forklift experience is especially valued for future promotion opportunities.
• Interest in learning stand-up forklift operation to advance into equipment-based roles.
• Ability to adapt to working in multiple temperature zones, including freezer, cold room, and regular warehouse areas.

Why Work Here?

This opportunity offers a strong starting point for entry-level candidates to gain hands-on warehouse experience in a structured environment. Team members have the chance to grow their skills and advance into roles such as stand-up forklift operator, with promotion from within encouraged. The culture values reliability, learning, and internal development, providing a pathway to build a long-term career in warehouse operations.

Work Environment

The role is based in a cold storage warehouse with three distinct sections: a freezer area below freezing, a cold room maintained at approximately 34 degrees, and a regular temperature zone. Work is performed on-site and is physically active, requiring standing and walking for up to 10 hours per shift. The standard schedule is 5:30 AM to 2:00 PM, Sunday through Thursday. You will work around typical warehouse equipment and materials, including packaging stations, inventory storage areas, and material handling tools, in a setting that emphasizes safety, organization, and teamwork.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Reno, NV.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $17.00 - $17.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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)