Warehouse/Yard Associate

Description Location:

Sparks, Nevada Job Type:

Full-Time Pay:

$26.00 - $28.00 per hour, depending on experience Schedule:

Monday – Friday | 6:00am – 2:30pm Lawson Drayage is looking for a Warehouse/Yard Associate to join our Nevada Division. This position is responsible for supporting daily warehouse and yard operations, including organizing materials, loading and unloading trucks, tracking inventory, and maintaining safe and orderly work areas.

What We're Looking For:

Someone who is dependable, organized, safety-focused, comfortable working both indoors and outdoors, and able to handle the physical demands of an active warehouse and yard environment.

Key Responsibilities Maintain organized, clean, and safe outdoor staging areas and indoor warehouse aisles. Load and unload incoming and outgoing trucks. Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, terminal tractors, and other applicable material-handling equipment. Record and track incoming, outgoing, and relocated materials. Inspect incoming and outgoing shipments for visible damage. Update digital inventory logs and warehouse management systems. Stage materials and orders for upcoming work and shipments. Verify packing slips and shipment information for accuracy. Communicate dock assignments, material locations, and shipment information to team members and customers as needed. Assist with general warehouse and yard operations as needed. Follow company safety procedures and maintain a safe work environment. Perform other duties as assigned. Requirements Forklift experience required. Ability to work safely in both warehouse and outdoor yard environments. Ability to stand and remain active for extended periods. Ability to frequently lift and move heavy materials. Basic computer and technical skills. Ability to use or learn barcode scanners, inventory software, and/or yard management systems. Strong communication and organizational skills. Dependable and able to follow instructions. Strong work ethic and ability to work effectively as part of the team. Preferred Qualifications Previous warehouse, yard, logistics, or material-handling experience. Experience operating pallet jacks, terminal tractors, or other material-handling equipment. Experience with barcode scanners, inventory software, warehouse management systems, or yard management systems. Experience with shipping, receiving, inventory, or material staging. Physical Requirements Ability to frequently lift and move materials weighing up to 50–80 lbs. Ability to stand and walk for extended periods. Ability to frequently bend, stoop, kneel, squat, and reach. Ability to operate forklifts and other material-handling equipment. Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions. Ability to perform an active, hands-on role requiring frequent movement throughout the warehouse and yard. Compensation & Benefits Pay:

$26.00 - $28.00 per hour, depending on experience Benefits include: Medical, dental, and vision insurance Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays 401(k)/Profit-Sharing Plan About Lawson Drayage

Lawson Drayage is a family-owned machinery moving, rigging, transportation, and warehousing company that has been in business since 1919. We are known for quality work, safety, and long-standing customer relationships.

Additional Information

Upon offer, Lawson Drayage conducts applicable pre-employment screening, which may include a background check, physical, and drug test.

This job description is not intended to contain a comprehensive listing of all duties, responsibilities, or activities required for the position. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Application Information Our recruiter will handle all communication regarding your application and next steps. Please no phone calls or in-person inquiries regarding application status.