Receiving Associate

Warehouse Order Picker

This role focuses on accurately picking, processing, and packaging products in a fast-paced warehouse environment using RF scanning equipment. You will handle inventory, operate material-handling tools, and ensure orders are prepared correctly and efficiently for shipping.

Responsibilities

• Pick and process single-box and double-box products using an RF scanner with a high level of accuracy.
• Use an RF scan gun to locate, select, and confirm items for customer orders.
• Unload trucks and move boxes throughout the warehouse, frequently lifting up to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 75 pounds.
• Operate pallet jacks and wave riders to move pallets and products safely through racking zones.
• Use rolling ladders up to 12 feet high to access inventory stored at elevated levels.
• Process and count inventory accurately to support inventory control and stock management.
• Stock shelves and racking locations according to established procedures and layout plans.
• Assist with receiving activities, including verifying incoming shipments and organizing products in designated areas.
• Package and prepare products for shipping, ensuring items are packed securely and labeled correctly.
• Use basic computer skills to complete order processing, inventory updates, and related warehouse documentation.
• Follow written and verbal instructions in English to complete daily tasks and meet productivity goals.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area in alignment with warehouse safety standards.
• Adhere to all safety requirements, including the proper use of steel-toe shoes and safe operation of warehouse equipment.

Essential Skills

• At least 1 year of order picking experience using an RF scan gun in a warehouse environment.
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds on a regular basis and frequently lift up to 50 pounds to unload trucks and move boxes.
• Experience working in a fast-paced warehouse or distribution center environment.
• Comfort using rolling ladders up to 12 feet high to access inventory.
• Proficiency using RF scanners for order picking and inventory control.
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions in English.
• Basic computer skills to support order processing, inventory updates, and documentation.
• Safe operation of pallet jacks and other material-handling equipment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• 1+ year of stocking experience preferred.
• 1+ year of receiving experience preferred.
• Experience with packaging and packing processes in a warehouse or distribution setting.
• Familiarity with inventory control practices and accurate counting of stock.
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills to ensure accurate order fulfillment.
• Reliability and consistency in meeting productivity and quality standards.

Why Work Here?

You join a family-run organization that values long-term stability, employee well-being, and shared success. Once hired on, you gain access to industry-leading benefits, including dental, health, vision, medical, and life insurance coverage. A generous HSA contribution is available, with a company contribution of $1,000 when you contribute at least $5 per paycheck. You benefit from a 401(k) plan with matching up to 5%, profit sharing opportunities, and paid holidays, vacation, and sick time. The culture emphasizes support, respect, and rewarding hard work, creating an environment where you can build a lasting career.

Work Environment

You work in a large distribution center featuring extensive racking systems, processing areas, and desk spaces dedicated to shipping activities. Wave riders and pallet jacks operate throughout the racking zones, requiring awareness of equipment movement and adherence to safety protocols. The dress code includes wearing steel-toe shoes for protection. The role offers multiple shift options, including a Monday-Friday schedule from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and a Sunday-Wednesday schedule from 12:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. The environment is fast-paced and physically active, with a focus on safe equipment operation, accurate inventory handling, and efficient order processing.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Eagan, MN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $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)