Warehouse Associate
About The Position
The Warehouse Associate unloads freight from various trucking companies, with or without manual or powered equipment, at an assigned location under the direction of the Supervisor and Site Manager. The associate handles unloading and breaking down freight at an adequate pace. Associates may be trained to operate a forklift or electric pallet jack, and the employer will train and certify associates whose positions require use of this equipment. The role involves manual work in a physically demanding warehouse environment, including continuous lifting and moving of items weighing up to 75 pounds. Associates must meet fast-paced productivity goals and standards and be able to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays, as well as overtime without advanced notice. Reliable transportation to and from work is required.
Requirements
- Ability to continuously lift and move items weighing up to 50–75 pounds in a physically demanding warehouse environment.
- Ability to meet fast-paced productivity goals and standards.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays.
- Ability to work overtime, including weekends and holidays, without advanced notice.
- Reliable transportation to and from work.
- Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check.
- Accuracy and thoroughness in performing work.
- Attention to detail.
- Ability to read, write, and understand English.
- Willingness and ability to perform manual work following verbal and written instructions.
- Any combination of education and experience demonstrating the knowledge and ability to perform the work.
Nice To Haves
- Warehouse experience.
- Experience operating a forklift or electric pallet jack.
Responsibilities
- Unload freight from various trucking companies using manual or powered equipment as assigned and directed by the Supervisor and Site Manager.
- Break down freight at an adequate pace.
- Meet fast-paced productivity goals and standards.
- Perform manual work according to verbal and written instructions.
- Operate a forklift or electric pallet jack if trained and required for the position.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
