Receiving Associate

Warehouse Order Picker and Stand-Up Forklift Operator (Second Shift, Contract)

This contract role, running through the end of October, focuses on supporting a busy warehouse by accurately picking customer orders, operating a stand-up forklift, and helping maintain inventory accuracy during an upgrade to SAP inventory software. You will work on the second shift, ensuring orders are ready for customer pickup and deliveries remain on schedule in a fast-paced, customer-facing environment.

Responsibilities

• Pick and pull customer orders using RF scanners, consistently meeting productivity expectations such as picking multiple product lines per hour.
• Operate a stand-up forklift safely to move, stage, and organize materials throughout the warehouse.
• Palletize products, shrink wrap pallets, and prepare orders for customer pickup and outbound shipments.
• Write and complete order tickets for customers, ensuring all information is accurate and legible.
• Enter and update inventory information in SAP inventory software to support the site's system upgrade and maintain accurate stock records.
• Load and unload trucks, including receiving inbound materials and staging outbound shipments.
• Interact directly with customers and drivers at the warehouse doors, providing courteous service and clear communication.
• Handle basic customer disputes or order issues professionally and escalate concerns as needed.
• Follow all warehouse safety practices and equipment procedures while working around forklifts and other material-handling equipment.
• Collaborate with warehouse team members and leadership to keep orders on track and meet delivery timelines.

Essential Skills

• At least 1 year of experience using SAP inventory software or a comparable inventory management system.
• At least 1 year of experience working in a warehouse or shipping and receiving environment.
• Proven stand-up forklift operating experience, with the ability to safely maneuver in a busy warehouse.
• Experience pulling orders and working with RF scanners in a warehouse setting.
• Experience interacting with clients or customers in a professional and service-oriented manner.
• Ability to palletize, shrink wrap, and prepare materials for shipment or pickup.
• Comfort working on a consistent second-shift schedule, Monday through Friday from 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
• Strong attention to detail when entering data into inventory systems and completing customer tickets.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining accuracy and safety.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Familiarity with SAP software is highly beneficial, especially in an inventory or warehouse context.
• Experience in shipping and receiving operations, including loading and unloading trucks.
• Comfort working with warehouse technologies such as RF scanners and other material-handling tools.
• Interest in developing leadership skills and growing into lead or supervisory roles over time.
• Willingness to travel occasionally to other store or warehouse locations as needed.
• Strong communication skills for resolving basic customer issues or disputes in person.
• Reliability and consistency in meeting productivity targets, such as picking multiple product lines per hour.

Why Work Here?

You will join a company that values internal growth and offers clear paths for advancement, with many leaders having started in warehouse roles. You can gain hands-on experience with SAP inventory software, expanding your technical skills in a real-world environment. The organization supports upward mobility, including opportunities to move into lead or management roles and to travel to other locations. Overtime options provide a chance to increase your earnings while working in a stable, structured second-shift schedule.

Work Environment

This role is based in a busy warehouse environment with active forklift traffic and bay doors where drivers and customers pull up for pickups and deliveries. You will work Monday through Friday from 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., primarily on your feet, operating a stand-up forklift and using RF scanners to manage inventory and orders. The setting is industrial and fast-paced, with frequent interaction with customers and drivers at the dock doors, including handling basic disputes or issues as they arise. The facility does not require specialized certifications, DOT qualifications, medical clearances, or specific licensing for this role, and there is no mandated PPE beyond standard warehouse safety practices. You will work closely with a warehouse team that focuses on efficiency, safety, and accurate order fulfillment while supporting a transition to SAP inventory software.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of JESSUP, MD.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.50 - $20.50/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 JESSUP, MD.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 10, 2026.