Warehouse Associate

Now hiring for a Warehouse Associate

Location: Van Nuys, CA

Pay Rate: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour

Schedule: 1st Shift / Day Shift


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Looking for Warehouse Associate jobs in Van Nuys where every day keeps products moving? This opportunity lets you support warehouse operations through picking, packing, shipping, receiving, and inventory handling while helping ensure orders are completed safely and accurately.


Leader in entertainment production and event technology, is seeking a dependable, safety-conscious Forklift Operator to support warehouse and equipment logistics operations at its Van Nuys facility.


This position supports the movement, organization, preparation, and staging of equipment and materials used in live events, concerts, theater, film, television, and corporate productions. The ideal candidate has forklift experience in a warehouse, industrial, distribution, or equipment rental environment and understands the importance of handling inventory safely and accurately.


If your skills and experience are a good match for this role, apply today! This opportunity is based on a Warehouse Associate career path and is being offered by Staffmark to qualified candidates.


Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with loading and unloading equipment, materials, and incoming or outgoing shipments.
• Recoil, bundle, organize, and store electrical, audio, video, and other production cables properly.
• Transport equipment between departments and designated warehouse storage locations.
• Assist with preparing, staging, and organizing equipment for upcoming events, productions, and customer orders.
• Help organize equipment cases, lighting equipment, staging materials, truss, rigging, and related production supplies.
• Reorganize inventory and warehouse spaces to support special projects and equipment preparation.
• Operate pallet jacks and other material-handling equipment when trained and authorized.
• Maintain an organized, clean, and safe work environment.
• Work collaboratively with warehouse and operations teams to meet daily deadlines.
• Perform additional general warehouse duties as assigned.
• Organize and store equipment on shelves, racks. pallets, and in designated areas.

Required Qualifications:

• Previous experience in general labor, warehouse operations, material handling, or a similar hands-on role preferred.
• Ability to follow instructions and work effectively with multiple departments.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Reliable attendance, punctuality, and a strong work ethic.
• Ability to safely handle, move, and organize equipment and materials.
• Willingness to learn equipment handling, cable management, and warehouse procedures.
• Ability to communicate effectively with team members.
• Must be able to meet the physical requirements of the position.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Candidates with experience in the following industries are encouraged to apply:
• Audio-Visual (AV) Equipment Rental: Handling, organizing, testing, packing, and preparing AV equipment for rental and return.
• Live Event & Concert Production: Supporting equipment setup, breakdown, staging, and warehouse preparation for concerts and events.
• Lighting & Staging: Handling lighting fixtures, truss, staging components, rigging equipment, and production supplies.
• Film & Television Equipment Rental: Organizing cameras, lighting, grip equipment, cables, and production accessories.
• Broadcast & Entertainment Technology: Handling audio, video, lighting, and technical production equipment.
• Concert Touring & Event Logistics: Loading and unloading trucks, organizing road cases, and preparing equipment for transport.
• Warehouse & Distribution: Receiving, shipping, inventory organization, and material movement.
• Manufacturing & Industrial Operations: Moving materials, organizing inventory, and supporting daily production activities.

Additional preferred skills:

• Experience recoiling, wrapping, bundling, and organizing cables.
• Familiarity with audio, video, lighting, rigging, or other entertainment production equipment.
• Experience packing equipment into cases and stacking cases safely.
• Experience operating forklifts, electric pallet jacks, or other warehouse equipment.
• Forklift certification or documented training, if applicable.
• Strong spatial awareness and an understanding of safe warehouse storage practices.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the shift.
• Ability to frequently bend, stoop, reach, twist, climb stairs, and carry materials.
• Ability to lift and carry equipment and materials, with the maximum weight requirement to be confirmed by the client.
• Ability to repeatedly handle, coil, and organize cables and other production materials.
• Ability to move equipment cases, boxes, and supplies safely.
• Ability to work in a physically active warehouse environment.
• Ability to safely use warehouse and material-handling equipment when trained and authorized.

Benefits

• Competitive Weekly Pay
• Comprehensive Benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life Insurance and Disability Insurance for added peace of mind.
• Optional 401(k) Plan to help you prepare for the future.
• Safety-Focused Warehouse Environment with opportunities for advancement and career growth.

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What You Will Do


As a Warehouse Associate you will receive, pick, pack, sort, stage, load, unload, and organize products throughout warehouse operations. You will verify inventory, prepare shipments, maintain accurate product locations, support order fulfillment, assist with inventory counts, and help ensure efficient warehouse operations while following established safety procedures.

• Safely operate a forklift to move, stage, load, and unload materials and equipment.
• Transport and organize inventory within the warehouse and designated storage areas.
• Assist with preparing and staging equipment and materials for outgoing orders and incoming returns.
• Load and unload trucks and trailers while following safe material-handling procedures.
• Support receiving, shipping, inventory organization, and general warehouse operations.
• Handle equipment and materials carefully to help prevent damage.Perform pre-operation forklift inspections and report equipment issues or safety concerns.
• Maintain an organized work area and follow all safety procedures.
• Work collaboratively with warehouse and operations teams to meet daily deadlines.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

A Warehouse Associate supports warehouse operations by receiving, organizing, storing, picking, packing, and shipping products safely and efficiently. This role combines organization, attention to detail, and teamwork to help maintain productive warehouse environments.


Successful Warehouse Associate professionals understand warehouse procedures, inventory handling, shipping processes, and workplace safety while helping ensure products move accurately throughout the supply chain. Reliability and efficiency are essential characteristics for long-term success.


This profession is ideal for individuals who enjoy active work, teamwork, and supporting daily warehouse operations.