Warehouse Associate

Warehouse Associate

Three positions available:

• Picker Packer
• Forklift Operator
• Dockhand

Pay: $16-$19/hour

Shifts:

• 1st: 6 am start
• 2nd: 2 pm start
• 3rd: 10 pm start

Job Description

The picker and packer accurately selects, tags, and packages products for shipment within a fast-paced warehouse distribution environment. This role ensures that customer orders are picked correctly, prepared for shipping, and organized according to established procedures and product codes.

Responsibilities

• Tag items with stickers and verify that each box and product matches the order requirements before boxing for shipping.
• Tape boxes securely and use a box cutter safely to open and prepare cartons as needed.
• Utilize pick tickets and order sheets to ensure accurate selection and fulfillment of customer orders.
• Perform basic shipping and receiving tasks, including unloading, scanning, moving, staging, loading, locating, relocating, and stacking products.
• Pull and prepare products for shipment, ensuring the exact number and type of products are loaded according to each order.
• Sort and place materials or items on racks, shelves, or in bins according to a predetermined sequence such as size, type, style, color, or product code.
• Assemble customer orders from stock and stage orders for packing or convey them to the packing station or shipping department according to customer pick sheets.
• Operate RF scanners or similar devices to scan and track inventory and orders accurately.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area while following all warehouse safety procedures.
• Work collaboratively with warehouse team members to meet productivity and accuracy goals.

Essential Skills

• Previous experience with picking and/or packing in a warehouse or distribution environment.
• Hands-on experience picking and packing items for customer orders.
• Experience tagging or ticketing items or products for identification and tracking.
• Ability to read and follow pick tickets, order sheets, and customer pick sheets accurately.
• Familiarity with basic shipping and receiving processes, including unloading, staging, and loading products.
• Capability to use RF scanners or similar handheld devices for scanning products and orders.
• Strong attention to detail to ensure correct quantities, product types, and labeling.
• Ability to sort and organize items by size, type, style, color, or product code.
• Physical ability to stand for extended periods, move throughout the warehouse, and handle boxes and materials as required by the role.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working in warehouse packing, production, or pick/pack operations.
• Comfort working with basic warehouse tools such as box cutters and tape dispensers.
• Ability to follow established sequences and procedures for organizing products.
• Strong reliability and punctuality to support shift-based warehouse operations.
• Willingness to work different shifts as needed within a 24-hour distribution schedule.

Why Work Here?

Employees enjoy the opportunity to transition from contract to a long-term role, with top performers considered for hire. The organization offers paid holidays, paid time off, bonuses, and potential yearly salary increases. Team members have access to a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and retirement savings options such as a 401(k), supporting both their financial security and overall well-being.

Work Environment

The role is based in a newer warehouse that operates as a distribution center with an open bay layout. The facility is non-climate controlled, so temperatures may vary with the seasons, but large industrial fans are in place to help reduce heat, and water stations are available throughout the building to support hydration. Work is shift-based, with three primary schedules: 1st shift from 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., 2nd shift from 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., and 3rd shift from 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. The environment is active and production-focused, requiring frequent standing, walking, and handling of boxes and materials in a warehouse setting.

Job Type & Location: This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Jacksonville, FL.

Pay and Benefits: The pay range for this position is $16.00 - $18.00/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)