Warehouse Associate / Freight Handler / Unloader

Warehouse Associate / Freight Handler

We are seeking a Warehouse Associate / Freight Handler to join our team in Tualatin, OR. The ideal candidate will be responsible for efficiently handling freight, loading and unloading trucks, and maintaining a safe and organized work environment in our warehouse.

Reporting directly to the Supervisor or Site Manager, the Material Handler is responsible for unloading freight, with or without manual or powered equipment in a safe and efficient manner, at the direction of the Supervisor and/or Operations Management. Using manual operations and applicable material handling equipment the position is charged with the movement of freight, stock, or other materials or perform other general labor.

Essential functions include:

• Unload and break down freight onto good wood pallets, in compliance with the SOP and at a pace that meets or exceeds productivity goals and standards
• Sort and organize freight by PO# and SKU#
• May be required to break down freight to Ti-Hi form
• May include operating various types of material handling equipment
• May include sorting, repacking and labeling, pallet repair, and other duties

Duties and responsibilities may be changed at any time at the discretion of management, formally or informally, either verbally or in writing.

Qualifications:

• 1 year previous warehouse experience preferred
• 6 months' experience operating a forklift, electric pallet jack, or other warehouse material handling equipment a plus
• Any combination of education and experience that demonstrates the knowledge and ability to perform the work
• The ability to work in a physically demanding warehouse environment – continuously lifting and moving up to 75lbs
• The ability to meet fast-paced client service, productivity goals and standards
• Must be available to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays AND work overtime, without advanced notice
• Required to pass a pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check
• Reliable transportation to and from work
• Willingness and ability to perform manual work following verbal and written instructions

Physical demands include:

• Use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms
• Stand; walk; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl
• Lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move more than 50 pounds in a team-lift capacity
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus

Work environment characteristics include:

• Frequent exposure to fumes or airborne particles and vibration
• Occasional exposure to a variety of extreme conditions, including hot and cold temperatures
• Loud noise level in the work environment

Additional Information:

• Shift: Monday to Friday, 3:15am start, M to F, 8 hours per day
• Base pay of $22.85/per hour
• Benefits: Available benefits package, career growth opportunities, training provided on the job, positive work environment with supportive team members