Warehouse Associate

Job Description

Job Description

Forklift Warehouse Associate – 1st Shift

Pay: $17.85/hr
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 10:00 AM–6:30 PM
Job Type: Full-Time

Job Summary

We are hiring a Forklift Warehouse Associate to support daily warehouse operations, including material handling, receiving, order picking, packaging, labeling, and inventory transactions. This role is a great fit for candidates with forklift experience who are comfortable working in a fast-paced warehouse environment and using computer systems to process inventory.

The ideal candidate is dependable, safety-focused, detail-oriented, and able to accurately follow written procedures and warehouse processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts and other warehouse equipment to safely move, stage, and position materials and products.
• Package and label customer orders accurately according to established procedures.
• Use computer systems to process receipts, putaways, picks, and inventory replenishments .
• Inspect incoming product and compare shipments against shipping manifests to verify quantity and accuracy.
• Identify inventory discrepancies and communicate issues to Inventory Control or Warehouse Management for resolution.
• Work closely with Quality Assurance (QA) to help review and disposition incoming product.
• Read and follow product labels, picking sheets, work instructions, and standard operating procedures.
• Maintain an organized, safe, and efficient warehouse environment while following all required safety procedures.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Previous forklift experience strongly preferred .
• Ability to operate or learn to operate an electric forklift, manual pallet jack, and rolling pushcart.
• Forklift certification preferred; company-provided certification is available for qualified employees.
• Ability to perform basic math and accurately handle quantities and inventory information.
• Ability to read, understand, and make decisions based on written operating procedures.
• Ability to read product labels, picking sheets, shipping documents, and warehouse paperwork.
• Strong attention to detail when receiving, picking, packaging, labeling, and verifying products.
• Ability to communicate inventory discrepancies and other warehouse issues to a supervisor or manager.
• Dependable attendance, a strong work ethic, and commitment to workplace safety.

Preferred Experience

Candidates with experience in the following areas are encouraged to apply:

• Forklift Operator
• Warehouse Associate
• Material Handler
• Shipping & Receiving
• Order Picking
• Inventory Control
• Receiving
• Putaway
• Replenishment
• Powered Industrial Truck (PIT) Operation
• Electric Forklift
• Pallet Jack
• Warehouse Computer Systems

Why Apply?

This is a 1st-shift warehouse opportunity offering consistent weekday hours and company-provided forklift certification for candidates who need certification but have the ability to operate warehouse equipment safely.