Warehouse Associate Jobs in Niles, MI | 1st Shift Warehouse & Forklift Jobs Near Me
About The Position
Davis Cartage Co. is hiring dependable, motivated, and hard-working Warehouse Associates for our growing 1st shift warehouse operations in Niles, Michigan. If you are searching for warehouse jobs near me, forklift jobs near me, shipping and receiving jobs, or warehouse associate positions in Southwest Michigan, this opportunity may be the perfect fit. Davis Cartage Co. has been a trusted transportation, warehousing, and logistics company serving Michigan since 1941. We pride ourselves on providing stable employment, opportunities for advancement, and a team-focused work environment. This position is ideal for candidates interested in: 1st shift warehouse jobs, Forklift operator jobs, Shipping and receiving jobs, Distribution center jobs, Logistics jobs in Michigan, Order picker jobs, Material handler jobs, General labor warehouse jobs, Entry-level warehouse jobs, Warehouse jobs hiring immediately. Candidates from Niles, South Bend, Buchanan, Edwardsburg, Dowagiac, Berrien Springs, Mishawaka, Elkhart, and surrounding Southwest Michigan and Northern Indiana communities are encouraged to apply. As a Warehouse Associate at Davis Cartage Co., you will play an important role in supporting daily warehouse, shipping, and distribution operations. This is a physically active warehouse position in a fast-paced logistics and distribution environment.
Requirements
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds regularly
- Comfortable working in a physically demanding warehouse environment
- Basic computer and RF scanner experience
- Ability to operate warehouse equipment safely
- Steel-toed boots required
- Strong attendance and dependability
- Positive attitude and team-oriented mindset
- Willingness to complete Hazardous Materials training
Nice To Haves
- Previous warehouse experience preferred
- Forklift experience preferred
- Forklift certification training is available for qualified candidates.
Responsibilities
- Picking customer orders accurately
- Packing products for shipment
- Preparing outbound freight for delivery
- Operating forklifts and pallet jacks safely
- Wrapping, labeling, and staging pallets
- Loading and unloading freight trucks
- Using RF scanners and warehouse inventory systems
- Performing daily forklift and equipment safety inspections
- Maintaining a clean, organized, and safe warehouse
- Reporting inventory discrepancies or damaged freight
- Assisting with shipping, receiving, and warehouse logistics
- Following company safety procedures and warehouse best practices
Benefits
- Competitive hourly wages
- Consistent weekday schedule
- Overtime opportunities
- Hands-on forklift experience
- Professional warehouse training
- Team-focused work environment
- Opportunities for advancement within warehousing and logistics
- Stable company with over 80 years of transportation experience
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
