Warehouse Associate

Surge Staffing • Branchburg Township, NJ

12d • $16 - $17

About The Position

The Warehouse Associate supports production and warehouse operations in a hands-on role involving packing, order picking, material handling, palletizing, shipping, quality inspections, and general warehouse and production duties. The position requires working at a fast pace, operating material-handling equipment, and performing physical tasks throughout the shift. The schedule offers either a first shift from 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. or a second shift from 2:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.

Requirements

• Forklift certification is required, or the ability to become certified.
• Basic math skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Ability to perform basic visual quality inspections.
• Good attention to detail and ability to handle products and orders accurately.
• Ability to maintain the pace of a fast-moving production or warehouse environment.
• Good attendance and punctuality.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Comfort standing and working on one's feet for extended periods.
• Ability to perform repetitive lifting and physical warehouse or production tasks.
• Ability to communicate effectively with supervisors and coworkers; must be personable and professional.

Nice To Haves

• Previous warehouse, production, packaging, material handling, or order-picking experience.
• At least two years of warehouse experience.
• Experience operating an electric rider pallet jack.
• Experience with sit-down forklifts, reach trucks, Crown equipment, or Raymond equipment.
• Bilingual ability.

Responsibilities

• Perform production and packaging duties, including lifting, packing, taping, labeling, sorting, and palletizing.
• Pick and pull customer orders accurately, verifying product types and quantities.
• Move products and inventory using pallet jacks, rider pallet jacks, forklifts, and other material-handling equipment.
• Operate sit-down forklifts and Crown or Raymond reach trucks as needed.
• Transport completed orders to shipping and delivery areas.
• Select, stack, and secure products safely and neatly on pallets.
• Inspect pallets for proper labeling, shipping information, and load configuration.
• Repack and weigh orders as needed.
• Load and unload shipments and place inventory in designated racking locations.
• Break down and restack merchandise as required.
• Perform visual quality inspections and document them according to established procedures.
• Report defective, damaged, or nonconforming products and questionable conditions to a supervisor.
• Verify inbound and outbound shipments for accuracy and damage.
• Complete required paperwork and documentation accurately.
• Assist with physical inventory counts as needed.
• Maintain production pace and work effectively with team members.
• Use power tools and other equipment as needed.
• Break down cardboard and assist with recycling.
• Maintain clean and organized production and warehouse areas, including sweeping, dusting, mopping, and organizing.
• Inspect equipment for safety before use and immediately report unsafe equipment or conditions.
• Follow safety procedures and wear required personal protective equipment.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by supervision.

What This Job Offers

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