Warehouse Associate - DAY SHIFT

Job Description

Job Description

Warehouse Associate – DAY SHIFT

Department : Operations/Warehouse  

Reports To:  Assoc. Director of Logistics

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Location: Michigan City, IN

Schedule:  Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 4:30pm CST

Keep Things Moving. Be Part of the Team.

Our warehouse is where it all comes together. As a Warehouse Associate , you’ll play an important role in making sure the right products are received, organized, prepared, and shipped accurately and on time.

If you’re dependable, hands-on, detail-oriented, and enjoy being part of a team that gets things done, we’d love to have you join us.

Your Impact Starts Here

Every shipment matters. Every order matters. And every person on our warehouse team plays a part in delivering a great experience to our customers.

In this role, you’ll help keep our operation moving by handling inventory, preparing orders, loading and unloading shipments, and maintaining an organized and safe warehouse environment.

You won’t just be moving boxes—you’ll be helping move our business forward.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Receive, unload, inspect, and properly put away incoming products
• Pick and pull products accurately based on customer orders
• Pack and prepare orders for shipment
• Load and unload trucks and other delivery vehicles safely
• Move products throughout the warehouse using appropriate equipment
• Verify product quantities and inspect items for damage or discrepancies
• Maintain accurate inventory and report discrepancies when identified
• Keep work areas clean, organized, and free of safety hazards
• Assist with inventory counts and warehouse organization
• Follow established procedures for handling products and equipment
• Work closely with other warehouse and operations team members to meet daily priorities
• Perform other warehouse-related duties as needed

What You Bring:

We’re looking for someone who takes pride in doing things right and understands that being a great teammate is just as important as getting the job done.

You’ll be successful in this role if you are:

Experience

• A high school diploma or GED is required. 
• Previous warehouse, distribution, logistics, or material-handling experience is a plus, but we’re also interested in people with the right attitude, work ethic, and willingness to learn .
• Must be able to become certified and maintain certification through an OSHA approved forklift certification program. 

You’ll be successful in this role if you are:

• Dependable and consistently show up ready to work
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, hands-on environment
• Detail-oriented and committed to accuracy
• Able to safely lift, carry, push, and pull products as required
• Comfortable working independently while also contributing to a team
• Willing to learn new processes, products, and equipment
• Able to prioritize tasks and adjust when business needs change
• Safety-conscious and committed to maintaining a clean and organized workplace
• A positive team player who is willing to pitch in wherever needed
• Must have good command of the English Language, Oral and Written

You’ll be joining a team that understands the importance of working together. Our warehouse associates support one another, solve problems, and help ensure our customers receive what they need when they need it.

We value people who take ownership of their work, communicate with their teammates, and aren't afraid to roll up their sleeves and help.

Work Environment & Perks

• Retention Bonus ($250 after successful completion of 90 days, and another $250 after completion of 180 days, subject to applicable payroll taxes).
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (Starts 1st of month after 30 days)
• 401(k) with matching
• Life Insurance, Short-term and Long-term disability Insurance covered by company.
• Costco Membership
• 11 Paid Holidays and a generous Paid Time Off (PTO) schedule
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Voluntary Benefits such as (Critical Illness, Term-Life Insurance for self and family members, etc.)
• Shoe Code for ordering proper footwear at little to no cost to you.

Physical & Work Environment

• Stand and/or walk for 8 hours
• Lift and move up to 50 pounds, up to 80 lbs. if in freight
• Lift, bend reach above the head, kneel, crouch, during shifts
• Push, pull, lift, and bend while handling product
• Ability to consistently work at a fast pace and maintain high scores for productivity and accuracy
• Work with and around moving mechanical equipment
• Noise levels and temperature may vary throughout the warehouse

Work Environment

• The work environment requires exposure to a typical warehouse environment which requires the use of personal protective equipment such as hardhats in certain areas. Temperature of work area may be affected by outside temperatures and machining. Industrial lighting provided.

Career Path:

The Warehouse Associate has various career paths that could be followed. All Associates are encouraged to have discussions with their supervisor and the Human Resources Department to view job descriptions and requirements for career advancement.