Warehouse Associate (Mon-Fri)
About The Position
Furst-McNess Company is hiring a full-time Warehouse Associate at its Lake City, Florida location. This onsite role supports daily shipping, receiving, and material-handling operations in a manufacturing warehouse. The work is heavily forklift-focused and includes moving pallets, staging materials for production, loading and unloading trailers, and maintaining accurate inventory flow. The associate helps ensure efficient operations while following company safety, quality, and regulatory standards. Available schedules are Monday through Friday, either 5:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. or 1:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.; overtime may be available as needed. Compensation is an hourly rate with overtime pay, paid biweekly. Starting pay is determined by relevant experience and the interview process. Furst-McNess Company has served the animal nutrition industry for more than a century, providing feed, mineral, and management solutions to livestock producers. The company describes its culture as people-first, emphasizing safety, collaboration, continuous improvement, integrity, customer service, and professional and personal development.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- Ability to read, write, and speak English and perform basic math calculations.
- Basic computer and data-entry skills.
- Commitment to safety, quality, and maintaining a clean work environment.
- Ability to work in an indoor warehouse environment with seasonal temperature fluctuations.
- Ability to work at heights, climb stairs or ladders, and perform physical tasks throughout the shift.
- Ability to lift up to 70 pounds and safely maneuver palletized loads using warehouse equipment.
Nice To Haves
- Previous warehouse, shipping and receiving, material-handling, or related experience.
- Forklift certification; the company can support obtaining certification.
- Familiarity with inventory systems.
- SAP experience.
Responsibilities
- Safely operate a forklift to move, load, unload, and stage materials and finished goods.
- Load and unload trucks, trailers, and inbound and outbound shipments.
- Receive, store, and organize materials in designated warehouse locations.
- Perform basic inventory tasks, data entry, scanning as applicable, and transaction updates in warehouse systems.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe warehouse environment.
- Support shipping and receiving activities, including preparing orders and verifying documentation.
- Communicate with supervisors, drivers, and production teams to support daily workflow.
- Follow safety guidelines, wear required personal protective equipment, follow equipment lockout/tagout procedures, and comply with Good Manufacturing Practices and regulatory requirements.
- Support production tasks as needed.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match up to 5%
- Paid Time Off
- Paid holidays
- Paid floating holidays
- Company-paid short-term disability
- Company-paid long-term disability
- Company-paid 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 of $200 annually
- Safety boot reimbursement
- Personal protective equipment provided
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
