Warehouse Assistant (W/ Forklift Experience)

NewVine Employment Group•Miami, FL

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Warehouse Assistant supports daily warehouse operations at the company’s Miami operation, including receiving, picking, packing, staging and loading. The role requires practical forklift experience, attention to detail, the ability to follow procedures, and the ability to work with a team in a fast-paced environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The position is scheduled Monday through Friday, 8 am to 5 pm, with a starting rate of $18 per hour. A flexible schedule, including extended hours, weekends or holidays, may be required as business needs dictate.

Requirements

At least six months of recent warehouse experience with hands-on operational duties.
Experience operating a forklift to OSHA standards; the company will provide authorisation to operate equipment where applicable.
Ability to read and understand basic English and accurately process alphanumeric information.
Ability to follow instructions and established procedures and make sound decisions in routine situations.
Good organisational and time management skills, including the ability to work with limited supervision when required.
Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including extended hours, weekends or holidays as business needs dictate.
Ability to perform regular standing, walking, bending, reaching and repetitive motions, with intermittent sitting while operating a forklift.
Ability to frequently lift and carry up to 10 pounds; occasionally lift and carry up to 75 pounds; and push or pull up to 50 pounds.
Ability to occasionally climb, squat and reach overhead.
Vision and hearing adequate to perform job tasks, including close and peripheral vision, depth perception and colour recognition.
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment and comply with safety procedures.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

Receive and inspect incoming shipments, verifying quantities and condition against paperwork and system records.
Manually unload containers and delivery vehicles and stage cargo in the correct areas.
Operate a forklift to move palletised cargo between staging, storage and loading areas in accordance with safety procedures.
Pick, pack and prepare orders for shipment using pick tickets or loading guides; palletise, wrap and label items as required.
Scan items and update inventory systems to maintain accurate inbound and outbound stock records.
Load and secure cargo into containers and trailers, ensuring correct placement for transit and customer requirements.
Report discrepancies, damages or quality issues to supervision immediately and assist with documentation.
Maintain cleanliness and order in assigned work areas and remove empty pallets and skids to designated locations.
Perform routine forklift checks and basic maintenance, and report faults to the warehouse mechanic.
Follow health and safety policies, wear required PPE, and participate in safety training and meetings.
Report safety hazards and incidents immediately, refuse unsafe tasks, and follow company guidance on safe work practices.