Warehouse Associate

Felder Group USA • New Castle, DE

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About The Position

Felder Group USA is seeking an experienced forklift operator and well-rounded warehouse associate to handle high-value woodworking machinery, equipment, parts, and accessories. The role requires confident, safe forklift operation and responsibility for daily warehouse operations. It is not limited to forklift work: the associate will move between unloading machinery, preparing shipments, building crates, fulfilling UPS orders, managing inventory, processing returns, and maintaining the warehouse.

Requirements

• Proven professional forklift operating experience.
• Experience loading and unloading commercial trucks or shipping containers.
• Understanding of forklift safety, load capacity, and proper material handling.
• Ability to perform physical warehouse work throughout the day.
• Comfort using hand tools and performing basic packaging or assembly work.
• Attention to detail when handling expensive equipment and inventory.
• Dependable attendance, a positive attitude, and willingness to help wherever needed.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong forklift fundamentals, good judgment, and a dependable work ethic.

Nice To Haves

• Experience handling large machinery, industrial equipment, or oversized freight.
• Experience with high-capacity forklifts or unusual load configurations.
• Shipping container unloading and trailer loading experience.
• Experience building wooden crates or custom pallets.
• UPS WorldShip or similar shipping software experience.
• Inventory management and warehouse computer system experience.
• Familiarity with freight damage inspection and receiving procedures.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate forklifts to load, unload, transport, and position large woodworking machinery.
• Receive and unload international shipping containers containing machinery and equipment.
• Load machinery onto flatbeds, enclosed trailers, and other commercial trucks.
• Understand forklift capacity, load centers, weight distribution, and safe lifting procedures.
• Inspect equipment and loads before handling and identify unsafe conditions.
• Assist with securing, blocking, and bracing machinery for transportation.
• Receive incoming containers, freight, and parcel deliveries.
• Verify incoming shipments against packing lists and receiving documentation.
• Inspect shipments for visible damage, shortages, and discrepancies.
• Prepare machinery for outbound freight shipments.
• Pick, pack, label, and process daily UPS shipments.
• Coordinate freight staging, loading, and pickup readiness.
• Build and modify wooden crates, pallets, and protective shipping structures.
• Use hand and power tools safely to secure and protect machinery and accessories for transportation.
• Assist with custom packaging for oversized or irregularly shaped equipment.
• Perform inventory counts and cycle counts.
• Organize and maintain warehouse stock locations.
• Process customer returns and returned merchandise; inspect returned items and document their condition.
• Maintain accurate shipping, receiving, and inventory records.
• Assist with general warehouse organization, cleaning, and maintenance.

What This Job Offers

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