Warehouse Associate

MERIT LOGISTICS LLC • Sarasota, FL

8d • $19 - $0 • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for unloading freight from various trucking companies with or without manual or powered equipment at the assigned location, under the direction of the Supervisor and Site Manager. The Associate will handle the unloading and breaking down of freight at an adequate pace and may be trained to operate a forklift/electric pallet jack.

Requirements

• Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.
• Ability to read, write and understand English.
• Any combination of education and experience that demonstrates the knowledge and ability to perform the work.
• Willingness and ability to perform manual work following verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to move up to 50 pounds regularly, and frequently lift and move fifty to seventy-five pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check.
• Ability to work in a physically demanding warehouse environment continuously lifting and moving up to 75lbs.
• Ability to meet fast-paced productivity goals and standards.
• Reliable transportation to and from work.

Nice To Haves

• Warehouse experience a plus.
• Experience operating a forklift / Electric Pallet Jack preferred.
• Prior experience operating a forklift and pallet jack a plus, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Unload freight from various trucking companies with or without manual or powered equipment.
• Break down freight at an adequate pace.
• Operate forklift/electric pallet jack (after training).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed