Warehouse Associate

Warehouse Associate

Our client, Transportation & Logistics is seeking a Warehouse Associate to join their team. As a Warehouse Associate, you will be part of the Operations team supporting day-to-day warehouse and freight movement. The ideal candidate will have a strong safety mindset, the ability to follow written and verbal instructions, and the drive to keep orders moving accurately and on time.

Location: Richmond, VA

Pay Range: $17.00

Shift: Day Shift: Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM; Evening Shift: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, 6:00 PM - 12:00 AM

What's the Job?

• Assist with shipping and receiving activities, including unloading trucks, checking in merchandise, matching purchase orders to sales orders, and distributing orders to sales associates for processing
• Read customer orders, work orders, shipping orders, and requisitions to determine items to be moved, gathered, distributed, and/or shipped
• Ensure the warehouse is accessible and safe for employee and customer traffic
• Complete work safely by adhering to all safety policies and procedures
• Take check calls from drivers, validate load data prior to marking loads delivered for accounting purposes, and monitor daily pick-ups and deliveries to confirm loads arrive on time and in good condition

What's Needed?

• Basic written and verbal communication skills
• Basic computer skills
• Availability to work a variety of shifts, including days, evenings, nights, and weekends, based on changing freight volumes
• Ability to lift, push, or pull at least 75 pounds and to load and unload trucks
• Ability to apply critical thinking to carry out instructions furnished in written, verbal, or diagram form

What's in it for me?

• Work with a top-caliber management team that understands the transportation industry
• Be part of a fast-paced environment where your accuracy and reliability directly impact customer delivery
• Join a passionate team motivated by innovation and the desire to deliver for customers
• Opportunity to continually advance your career and grow with the organization
• Support from a team that values safe, consistent execution of daily warehouse operations

Upon completion of waiting period associates are eligible for:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Dental Plan
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k)

If this is a role that interests you and you'd like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you!