Warehouse Associate I (PIT) - Mon–Fri 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

VRC Companies Careers•Nashville, TN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Warehouse Associate I supports core warehouse operations, including inventory processing, material handling, records management, and facility organization. The role ensures the accurate intake, storage, retrieval, and destruction of customer records while maintaining strict chain-of-custody and confidentiality standards. It is a foundational position in the warehouse job family, focused on operational execution, accuracy, and productivity in support of VRC’s service commitments. The role includes authorized operation of Powered Industrial Trucks (PIT) but is not classified as DOT-regulated. Employees process incoming boxes and materials, manage customer inventory, consolidate storage locations, and prepare materials scheduled for secure destruction. They use handheld scanners and inventory management systems, maintain warehouse cleanliness, meet productivity and accuracy standards, and follow facility safety procedures and OSHA standards. PIT operation is permitted only with required certification and authorization. Warehouse Associate I employees are not authorized to operate Commercial Motor Vehicles or serve as DOT-regulated drivers; advancement into driving roles requires training, certification, and formal role reclassification. The position is based in a warehouse environment with typical operational noise and activity, potential temperature fluctuations, and fast-paced productivity expectations. The listed schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The role may require flexibility in work hours and assignments, as well as overtime.

Requirements

Valid driver’s license with a clean motor vehicle record and clean background check.
High school diploma or equivalent; the posting lists a diploma as a minimum and also describes it as preferred.
Powered Industrial Truck certification required; certification is offered upon hire.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy and quality.
Ability to follow established procedures and safety protocols.
Strong organizational and time-management skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Dependable, reliable, safety-conscious, and mature enough to handle equipment safely.
Basic comfort with handheld technology and scanning devices.
Ability to read, write, and communicate in English sufficiently to understand safety procedures, follow written instructions, complete documentation, and communicate with coworkers, supervisors, and customers when necessary.
Problem-solving skills to address process problems.
Physical ability to perform labor-intensive tasks, including frequent or continuous lifting of 40–50-pound boxes.
Good eye-hand coordination and motor skills.
Ability to work under time constraints and productivity requirements.
Willingness to follow established procedures while offering suggestions for improvement.
Ability to perform tasks at heights of approximately 12–14 feet using approved non-powered access methods.
Flexibility to accept different work hours and assignments, and willingness to work overtime.

Nice To Haves

Warehouse or material-handling experience.
Strong customer-service background.

Responsibilities

Barcode and process incoming boxes and materials.
Pull, refile, and consolidate customer inventory.
Process materials scheduled for secure destruction.
Perform bay consolidations and maintain organized storage locations.
Maintain warehouse cleanliness and general facility upkeep.
Use handheld scanners and inventory management systems.
Meet established productivity, timeliness, and accuracy standards.
Maintain customer confidentiality and chain-of-custody procedures.
Assist team members and support operational needs.
Follow operational protocols, facility safety procedures, and OSHA standards.
Operate Powered Industrial Trucks, including forklifts, order pickers, and electric pallet jacks, when certified and authorized.
Perform additional duties as assigned by management.
Accurately process, store, and retrieve customer materials while maintaining inventory records through scanning, labeling, and storage procedures.
Safeguard sensitive customer information and support warehouse operations through collaboration, organization, and reliability.