Warehouse Worker

Warehouse Worker / Forklift Operator (Sit-Down and Stand-Up)

This role involves operating sit-down and stand-up forklifts and performing warehouse duties such as picking and packing small parts used for gym equipment repairs and warranty orders. You help the team reduce a backlog of deliveries by working accurately, efficiently, and safely in a distribution center environment.

Responsibilities

• Pick and pack small parts accurately for shipment according to order specifications.
• Prepare orders for delivery in a timely manner to help reduce the shipping backlog.
• Operate sit-down and stand-up forklifts safely to move, load, and unload materials as needed.
• Label products, boxes, and pallets correctly to ensure accurate identification and tracking.
• Perform order picking using inventory lists, pick tickets, or handheld systems.
• Assist with basic inventory tasks such as counting, organizing, and restocking parts.
• Lift and move items weighing up to 50 lbs throughout the shift.
• Follow all safety procedures and warehouse guidelines while working in the distribution center.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area to support efficient warehouse operations.
• Demonstrate reliable attendance and strong work ethic to support team goals and deadlines.

Essential Skills

• Ability to lift and move items weighing up to 50 lbs on a regular basis.
• Experience with picking and packing orders in a warehouse or distribution center.
• Ability to operate sit-down and stand-up forklifts safely.
• Experience with order picking and labeling in a warehouse environment.
• Basic understanding of inventory handling and organization.
• Reliable attendance and strong work ethic.
• Ability to pass a drug test.
• Ability to work a MondayThursday schedule from 6:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Previous experience as a picker/packer.
• Prior forklift experience in a distribution center or similar facility.
• Comfort working with small parts and detailed orders.
• Ability to work efficiently to help reduce shipping backlogs.
• Strong attention to detail to ensure accurate order fulfillment.

Why Work Here?

You join a team-focused warehouse environment where your contributions directly help reduce backlogs and improve customer satisfaction. The consistent four-day workweek offers long weekends and predictable hours, supporting work-life balance. You gain hands-on experience with forklifts and warehouse operations, building valuable skills in logistics and distribution. The role provides an opportunity to demonstrate reliability, grow your experience in a high-volume distribution center, and potentially position yourself for future opportunities in the warehousing and logistics field.

Work Environment

You work in a distribution center facility handling small parts used for gym equipment repairs and warranty orders. The schedule runs Monday through Thursday from 6:00 AM to 5:00 PM, providing a structured four-day workweek. The environment is active and fast-paced, with frequent movement, lifting up to 50 lbs, and use of sit-down and stand-up forklifts. You spend most of your time on your feet performing picking, packing, labeling, and inventory-related tasks in a typical warehouse setting.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Greensboro, NC.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $19.00/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)