Warehouse Associate - Shipping & Receiving (1st & 2nd Shift Openings)

FURST-MCNESS COMPANY • Lake City, FL

6d • Onsite

About The Position

First-McNess Company is hiring a full-time Warehouse Associate - Shipping & Receiving for our Lake City, FL location. This role is heavily forklift focused, involving the safe movement of pallets, staging materials for production, loading and unloading trailers, and maintaining accurate inventory flow. The Warehouse Associate helps ensure efficient warehouse operations while upholding company safety, quality, and regulatory standards.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Previous warehouse, shipping/receiving, material handling, or related experience is preferred
• Forklift certification preferred; willingness to obtain certification with company support
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Ability to read, write, and speak English and perform basic math calculations
• Basic computer/data entry skills
• Familiarity with inventory systems preferred
• Willingness to work in an indoor warehouse environment with temperature fluctuations due to seasonal weather conditions
• Commitment to safety, quality, and maintaining a clean work environment
• Ability to work at heights, climb stairs or ladders, and perform physical tasks throughout the shift
• Ability to lift up to 70 lbs., and safely maneuver palletized loads using warehouse equipment

Nice To Haves

• SAP experience a plus
• Forklift certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift safely to move, load, unload, and stage materials and finished goods
• Load and unload trucks, trailers, and inbound/outbound shipments
• Receive, store, and organize materials in designated warehouse locations
• Perform basic inventory tasks, including scanning, data entry, and transaction updates in warehouse systems (SAP experience a plus)
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe warehouse environment
• Assist with general shipping and receiving activities, including preparing orders and verifying documentation
• Communicate effectively with supervisors, drivers, and production teams to support daily workflow
• Follow all safety guidelines, wear required PPE, equipment lockout/tagout, and comply with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and regulatory requirements
• Support production tasks as needed
• Performs other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match up to 5%
• Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, and Paid Floating Holidays
• 100% Company-Paid Benefits: Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Basic Life and AD&D Insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance, with additional coverage options for employees and dependents
• Fitness Reimbursement, $200 annually
• Safety Boot Reimbursement
• PPE provided

What This Job Offers

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