Forklift Operator / Warehouse Associate

Purolator • Reno, NV

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Working at Purolator International is more than a job. It's an opportunity to be part of a winning team and to contribute to the success of our growing company. Purolator International is a leading U.S. based supply chain logistics solutions provider specializing in the air and ground forwarding of express, freight and parcel shipments, customs brokerage, and fulfillment and delivery services to, from and within North America. We are a subsidiary of Purolator Inc., Canada’s largest leading integrated freight, package, and logistics solutions provider. You can learn more about us on YouTube and LinkedIn. When we say we’re the best, we’re not just tooting our own horn. We’re incredibly proud of the many awards we’ve won for shipping to, from, and within Canada. Purolator International provides a “Best in Class” Total Rewards package to employees and their families.

We also offer social responsibility initiatives covering a wide range of business aspects and employee relationships such as supporting local communities, educating, and empowering workers, promoting gender equality and minorities, reducing our footprint, etc.

The fulltime Warehouse Support Representative position supports daily warehouse operations at our Reno, NV facility. The main job is to process incoming packages and freight and prepare it for outbound shipment to Canada.

Package handling
Preparing and wrapping pallets
Pallet jack and/or forklift operation (as required)
Shipment paperwork
Managing emails and performing data entry tasks · Submitting customs documentation for cross border customs clearances

Requirements

• This is a physical, fast-paced position that can involve continual lifting, lowering, and sliding packages that typically weigh 25-35 lbs. and may weigh up to 70 lbs.
• Must have data entry experience and able to process shipments into computer system
• Email platform and Microsoft Office experience (Outlook, Excel)
• Flexibility for occasional shift change during peak season
• Forklift experience required
• Must be able to work in varying temperature conditions during the seasons

Nice To Haves

• High School Degree or GED preferred

Responsibilities

• Receiving, weighing, measuring, scanning, labeling, and shipping while adhering to all safety, security, and customs regulations.
• Load and unload packages from processing stations / trailers
• Affixing labels or placards to the packages / pallets
• Scanning boxes from inbound staging area
• Preparation of bill of ladings
• Data entry shipment details
• Cross train in other warehouse positions as needed
• Complete health & safety compliance trainings as required

Benefits

• Medical & Prescription Drugs (80%+ premium paid by Employer)
• Employer Funded Health Savings Account (H.S.A)
• Dental and Vision plans
• Employer funded Short/Long Term Disability & Life Insurance
• Accident, Hospital & Critical Illness Plans
• Retirement Plan Employer Contribution (50% Match up to 8% of Your Eligible Salary)
• Annual Bonus Incentive Plan
• Paid Time Off Including: 10 Vacation Days, 7 Sick Days, 4 Personal Days
• Paid Holidays
• 100% Paid Extended Parental/Maternity Leave Program
• 100% subsidized pay Military/Reserves Leave Program
• Tuition Assistance
• Wellness Program
• Identify Theft Protection Discount Program
• Pet Insurance Discount Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED