Warehouse Specialist

Position: Warehouse Specialist - Inbound/Outbound Location: Waterloo, IA Job Id: 3639 # of Openings: 1 As the Warehouse Specialist , you are essential to maintaining the safety, quality, and productivity of the warehouse. Your primary role is to assist in floor work direction and provide subject matter expertise within the warehouse environment. Openings on: 3rd Shift Why HODGE At HODGE, we truly believe success comes from treating people like family. That’s why we offer a fulfilling career that goes beyond just a paycheck. HODGE offers a wide range of perks and benefits that make it the perfect place to grow your skillset: Balance: We understand the importance of a healthy work‑life balance. At HODGE, you can count on having holidays off (while still getting paid for them), allowing you to spend quality time with your family and friends. Great Benefits: We value our employees’ well‑being and offer a comprehensive benefits package. Enjoy paid time off, 401k, medical, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, an employee assistance program, wellness program, and much more! Competitive Pay: We offer competitive wages. Your hard work will be recognized and rewarded! Safety First: At HODGE, we prioritize safety above all else. Your well‑being is our top priority. We protect our work family by maintaining safety policies, including the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and proactive hazard identification. Ambition: We’re a team of ambitious individuals who are dedicated to achieving great things together. We embrace the "Whatever It Takes" mindset, ensuring that we go the extra mile to deliver exceptional results. Friendly Work Environment: Join a team that feels like family! You’ll be supported by colleagues who genuinely care about your success and well‑being. What You’ll Do Floor Work Direction: Assist in the allocation of tasks to warehouse staff. Ensure that work is performed efficiently and in accordance with established procedures. Collaborate with supervisors to prioritize tasks and meet production goals. Subject Matter Expertise: Develop in-depth knowledge of warehouse processes, inventory management, and material handling. Mentorship: Provide system and process guidance and training to stakeholders and peers, fostering a culture of knowledge sharing to ensure seamless integration of warehouse processes and tools. Collaboration and Optimization: Partner with cross‑functional teams to continuously assess and update training and standard operating materials to reflect best practices and industry standards. Safety: Ensure a safe working environment by upholding safety protocols and promoting a safety‑first culture among all employees. Demonstrate HODGE Values: Model HODGE core values of Family, Integrity, Ambition, Respect, and Balance. Uphold, support, and promote all company policies and procedures. Demonstrate that success comes from treating people like family. Additional Duties: Perform tasks as assigned to support dynamic changes in business conditions. Education/Experience Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Attention to detail and excellent organization skills. Commitment to promoting a positive workplace and safety‑first culture. Basic proficiency in using warehouse management software and Microsoft Office tools. Experience in warehouse operations. Experience with or willingness to learn the use of material handling equipment a plus. Your future starts here! Apply now and join our team at HODGE. Candidates who require or anticipate requiring employment visa sponsorship at any point during their employment are not eligible for this position. This includes OPT-to-H-1B transitions. #J-18808-Ljbffr