Warehouse Associate/ Order Picker/ Forklift Operator- 1st Shift

Job Description

Job Description

Are you looking to work for a small growing company with a great culture? We are hiring!

Shippers Supply is a growing packaging solutions company that has been providing customer solutions since 1928. We have an outstanding small company culture of teamwork, fun, professionalism and entrepreneurial spirit where YOU can make a difference!

We are located in Golden Valley, on the corner of Douglas Drive and Hwy 55, next to Hwy 100. 

The Warehouse Associate/ Order Picker plays a key role in ensuring the smooth and efficient flow of products through the warehouse. This position is responsible for accurately selecting and preparing customer orders, packaging items securely, and ensuring shipments meet company quality and accuracy standards. The Order Picker helps maintain organized inventory levels, supports timely order fulfillment, and contributes to a safe, clean, and productive work environment. This role is essential in delivering an excellent customer experience by ensuring every order is complete, accurate, and ready to ship on time.

Shift: Monday-Friday 6:30am-3pm

Key Accountabilities as an Order Picker:

• Accurately pick and pull customer orders based on pick tickets or order sheets
• Prepare and package products securely and efficiently for shipment
• Ensure correct quantities, product types, and labeling on all outgoing orders
• Inspect items for quality and report any damaged or missing inventory to supervisor
• Maintain a clean and organized work area to ensure safe and efficient operations
• Follow company procedures to meet quality standards and customer requirements
• Use warehouse equipment (e.g., forklifts, pallet jacks, scanners) safely and responsibly
• Work quickly and efficiently to meet daily picking and packing quotas
• Collaborate with team members and communicate effectively to resolve order or inventory issues

Key Accountabilities  as Warehouse Associate (cross trained in all functions) :

1. Receiving:  Unload inbound freight using forklift, pallet jack or by hand. Inspect product, document, and record inventory transactions. Work with the purchasing department to ensure the vendor inventory meets company standards.  
2. Stocking:  Accurately place product in proper locations, record part numbers and quantities in system. Verify location accuracy and update locations as needed. Perform inventory counts as needed.
3. Order Fulfillment/ Packaging:  Pull products quickly and accurately and prepare orders for shipping; accurately packages product in appropriate quantities and containers, ensure product meets company standards to meet customer requirements.
4. Shipping:  Ensure customer receives correct product according to order specifications within requested timeframe. Accurately process orders based on customer shipping instructions. Contact carriers to schedule shipments. Prepare and print shipping documents. Minimize wait/load times by quickly and accurately loading production onto trucks.  
5. Use of Powered Machinery
   1. Operate powered machines to move materials around the warehouse including but not limited to sit-down forklifts, stand-up forklifts, reach trucks, riding pallet jacks, scissor lifts, manual pallet jacks, compactors, stretch wrapping machines, etc.
6. Other: 
   1. Ensure cleanliness and organization of work areas, racking, aisles, docks (inside and outside), break/locker areas, common spaces, and other housekeeping duties.
   2. Continually look for ways to improve processes and systems to make them more efficient and effective.
   3. Responsible for working safely at all times and providing a safe work environment for all employees.
   4. Comply with quality and safety standards.
   5. Comply with all company policies and procedures.
   6. Regularly communicate with other internal departments regarding product information, customer requirements or vendor information.
   7. May assist the production team in manufacturing custom packaging products, including machine operating and assembly as needed.
7. Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

1. High School diploma or GED preferred.
2. Ability to read, interpret and comprehend documents such as training instructions, shipping tickets, procedure manuals, etc. at a fast pace. 
3. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide accurately and efficiently.
4. Basic level computer skills.
5. Good written and verbal communication.
6. Attention to detail.
7. Ability to pass and maintain Forklift certification. Forklift experience preferred.
8. Previous material handling or warehouse experience preferred.

Work Environment 

• Must be able to stand, bend, stoop, reach and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.
• Work is performed in a warehouse environment (heated only).
• Temperature fluctuations with dock doors opening and closing.
• See complete Job Analysis for details.

We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

Background checks and drug tests required (we do not test for cannabis during pre-employment testing).

Salary Transparency

The pay range for this position is $20-22/hour. Please note that the higher end of the pay range is reserved for candidates with extensive experience and qualifications that exceed the requirements of the role. Most new hires typically start at the beginning of the pay range, with opportunities for growth and increases based on performance and tenure.

Shippers Supply, Inc. offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, health savings account (HSA), a 401(k) with company match, paid time off (PTO), Volunteer Time Off (VTO), company-paid life insurance and Long-Term Disability (LTD), and other wellness programs. Shippers Supply also has a Profit-Sharing Program.