Warehouse Associate

Warehouse Associate

Job Type: Full-Time
Schedule: 2nd Shift, 2:30PM-11:00PM
Experience: Warehouse, production, packaging, or material handling experience preferred

Job Summary

We are seeking a dependable Warehouse / Production Associate to support both production and warehouse operations. This is a hands-on position involving packing, order picking, material handling, palletizing, shipping, quality inspections, and general warehouse/production duties.

The ideal candidate is comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, operating material handling equipment, and performing physical tasks throughout the shift. Candidates with experience using forklifts, rider pallet jacks, reach trucks, or other warehouse equipment are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Perform production and packaging duties including lifting, packing, taping, labeling, sorting, and palletizing
• Accurately pick and pull customer orders while verifying product types and quantities
• Move products and inventory using pallet jacks, rider pallet jacks, forklifts, and other material handling equipment
• Operate sit-down forklifts and Crown/Raymond reach trucks as needed
• Transport completed orders to shipping and delivery areas
• Select, stack, and secure products safely and neatly on pallets
• Inspect pallets for proper labeling, shipping information, and load configuration
• Repack and weigh orders as needed
• Load and unload shipments and place inventory into designated racking locations
• Break down and restack merchandise as required
• Perform visual quality inspections and document inspections according to established procedures
• Report defective, damaged, or nonconforming products and questionable conditions to a supervisor
• Verify inbound and outbound shipments for accuracy and damage
• Complete required paperwork and documentation accurately
• Assist with physical inventory counts as needed
• Maintain production pace while working effectively with other team members
• Use power tools and other equipment as needed
• Break down cardboard and assist with recycling
• Maintain clean and organized production and warehouse areas, including sweeping, dusting, mopping, and organizing
• Perform safety inspections of equipment before use and immediately report unsafe equipment or conditions
• Follow all safety procedures and wear required PPE
• Perform other related duties as assigned by supervision

Qualifications

• Previous warehouse, production, packaging, material handling, or order-picking experience preferred
• Minimum 2 years of warehouse experience preferred
• Forklift certification required or ability to become certified
• Experience operating an electric rider pallet jack preferred
• Experience with sit-down forklifts, reach trucks, Crown, or Raymond equipment is a plus
• Basic math skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division
• Ability to perform basic visual quality inspections
• Good attention to detail and ability to accurately handle product and orders
• Ability to maintain the pace of a fast-moving production or warehouse environment
• Good attendance and punctuality are essential
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Must be comfortable standing and working on your feet for extended periods
• Ability to perform repetitive lifting and physical warehouse/production tasks
• Bilingual candidates are preferred
• Must be personable, professional, and able to communicate effectively with supervisors and coworkers

What We're Looking For

Candidates who have experience with forklifts, rider pallet jacks, reach trucks, packing, order picking, palletizing, shipping, or general production are encouraged to apply.

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