Warehouse Associate

Metro Logics • Salt Lake City, UT

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About The Position

The Warehouse Associate supports warehouse inventory by processing, checking, verifying, and inventorying materials. The role performs physical inventory functions, receives and processes shipments, puts products away in appropriate locations, identifies damaged or substandard materials, rotates dated materials, operates forklifts when required, and assists with shipping. The associate follows company procedures and safety regulations while handling materials.

The position also involves completing inventory and shipping paperwork, coordinating with area personnel and the Inventory Control department, supporting other warehouse staff, and suggesting operational improvements. Additional duties include maintaining a clean, secure, and well-maintained work area, staying informed about handling requirements, completing special projects, and performing janitorial duties in commonly used areas as required.

Work may involve seasonal outdoor elements and ambient, refrigerated, or frozen storage environments, including temperatures as low as -112°F. The position requires a satisfactory background screening, a negative drug test, positive references, and proof of identity and legal authorization to work in the United States.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• At least one year of related experience.
• Knowledge of shipping and receiving processes and best practices.
• Previous lift truck operation and warehouse experience.
• Ability to obtain forklift operation and safety certification.
• Basic computer skills, including familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook).
• Effective communication skills and ability to work well within a team environment.
• Strong organizational, attention-to-detail, and time-management skills.
• Satisfactory background screening, negative drug test, positive references, and proof of identity and legal authorization to work in the United States.
• Ability to occasionally push, pull, move, carry, or lift up to 50 pounds; up to 20 pounds frequently; and 10 pounds constantly.
• Ability to regularly reach with hands and arms.

Nice To Haves

• Working experience with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS).
• Openness to feedback and self-improvement, and the ability to lead by example and drive organizational performance.

Responsibilities

• Perform physical inventory functions accurately and on time.
• Receive and process incoming shipments.
• Put away products in appropriate locations.
• Refer damaged or substandard materials to the appropriate personnel.
• Rotate dated materials to ensure they are used before their shelf life expires.
• Operate forklift equipment as required while following safety standards.
• Complete shipping functions as requested.
• Handle materials in accordance with company policies, procedures, and safety regulations.
• Complete material tags as directed.
• Conduct and record inventory counts as directed.
• Complete inventory tracking paperwork as directed.
• Record pulling, packing, and shipping information as assigned.
• Deliver products or materials on schedule to meet the needs of the Inventory Control department.
• Perform miscellaneous inventory functions and support other warehouse personnel.
• Suggest improvements to operational procedures as appropriate.
• Keep management informed about area activities and significant concerns.
• Keep the work area clean, secure, and well maintained.
• Stay informed about handling requirements.
• Complete special projects as assigned.
• Perform janitorial duties in commonly used areas as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED