Warehouse Associate

MEI Rigging & Crating LLC•Chantilly, VA

20h

About The Position

The Warehouse Associate prepares orders for warehouse storage and organizes the warehouse according to company or customer specifications. The role moves, stocks, scans, secures, and records inventory, and uses hand and power tools and powered equipment to store or move items. Depending on location, the position may also include custodial and detailing tasks. This is physical, hands-on work performed in indoor warehouse settings—including climate-controlled and normal warehouse environments—as well as in non-temperature-controlled areas or outdoors in varying weather and over uneven terrain. The role requires working at varying heights and around moving machinery. Employees must prioritize safety, work effectively in a team, and deliver the quality of service expected by MEI customers. Overtime and weekend work are sometimes required. The stated schedule is 5am–4pm.

Requirements

Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record; a CDL is helpful but not required.
High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Ability to use English effectively, including understanding and spelling words and keeping legible records and logs in English.
Basic reading and mathematical calculation skills, including multiplication, division, fractions, and decimals.
Ability to safely use hand, power, and pneumatic tools and read a tape measure.
Ability to problem-solve, work independently, and self-motivate.
Knowledge of equipment operation, including manual transmissions and pneumatic or hydraulic tools and equipment.
Pleasant, customer-oriented demeanor and ability to build positive working relationships.
Ability to perform physically demanding activities such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling or moving materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
Ability to work at varying heights and around moving machinery or parts.
Ability to work in a high-functioning team environment and maintain safety awareness for oneself and others.
Honesty, integrity, professionalism, pride in one’s work, open communication, and commitment to strong performance and customer service.
Overtime and weekend work is sometimes required.

Nice To Haves

CDL.
High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

Fuel diesel trucks arriving at the warehouse and maintain appropriate fuel-dispensing logs.
Move or reposition trucks upon their return to the warehouse as needed.
Wash, clean, shine, and/or detail tractors, trailers, forklifts, and company vehicles.
Secure the facility and log personnel entering and leaving.
Assist with constructing and assembling crates and custom storage containers using pneumatic hand tools.
Follow safety practices to protect oneself and others.
Perform warehouse housekeeping and custodial tasks, including sweeping, emptying garbage cans, and cleaning bathrooms and break-room areas.
Move machinery and equipment using forklifts, pallet jacks, or other powered equipment to support safe and organized storage.
Verify, offload, and inspect incoming equipment or items for storage; document damage and complete related paperwork or logs.
Retrieve stored machinery and equipment for loading onto contract trailers or company vehicles.
Tie down, strap, and secure loads on company trailers.
Perform inventory and inventory-control functions.
Maintain equipment and tool inventory in designated areas.
Assist riggers and field personnel with equipment, tools, and other needs.
Complete other duties as assigned or requested.