Warehouse Associate - DAY SHIFT

Starin Marketing Inc • Michigan City, IN

2d • $18 - $19 • Onsite

About The Position

The Warehouse Associate supports warehouse and operations activities by receiving, organizing, preparing, and shipping products accurately and on time. The role handles inventory, prepares customer orders, loads and unloads shipments, and helps maintain a clean, organized, and safe warehouse. The position is based in Michigan City, Indiana, and follows a Monday–Friday schedule from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CST. It reports to the Associate Director of Logistics.

The successful candidate is dependable, detail-oriented, comfortable in a fast-paced, hands-on environment, and able to work both independently and as part of a team. A high school diploma or GED is required. Prior warehouse, distribution, logistics, or material-handling experience is a plus, and the associate must be able to become certified and maintain certification through an OSHA-approved forklift certification program.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Able to become certified and maintain certification through an OSHA-approved forklift certification program.
• Dependable and consistently ready to work.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, hands-on environment.
• Detail-oriented and committed to accuracy.
• Able to safely lift, carry, push, and pull products as required.
• Able to work independently while contributing to a team.
• Willing to learn new processes, products, and equipment.
• Able to prioritize tasks and adjust when business needs change.
• Safety-conscious and committed to a clean and organized workplace.
• Positive team player willing to help where needed.
• Good command of English, both oral and written.
• Able to stand and/or walk for 8 hours.
• Able to lift and move up to 50 pounds, or up to 80 pounds when handling freight.
• Able to lift, bend, reach above the head, kneel, and crouch during shifts.
• Able to work consistently at a fast pace while maintaining productivity and accuracy.

Nice To Haves

• Previous warehouse, distribution, logistics, or material-handling experience.

Responsibilities

• Receive, unload, inspect, and properly put away incoming products.
• Pick and pull products accurately based on customer orders.
• Pack and prepare orders for shipment.
• Safely load and unload trucks and other delivery vehicles.
• Move products throughout the warehouse using appropriate equipment.
• Verify product quantities and inspect items for damage or discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate inventory and report identified discrepancies.
• Keep work areas clean, organized, and free of safety hazards.
• Assist with inventory counts and warehouse organization.
• Follow established procedures for handling products and equipment.
• Work with warehouse and operations team members to meet daily priorities.
• Perform other warehouse-related duties as needed.

Benefits

• Retention bonus of $250 after successful completion of 90 days and another $250 after completion of 180 days, subject to applicable payroll taxes.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, starting the first day of the month after 30 days.
• 401(k) with matching.
• Company-covered life insurance and short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Costco membership.
• 11 paid holidays and a generous paid time off (PTO) schedule.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Voluntary benefits, including critical illness and term-life insurance for the employee and family members.
• Shoe code for ordering appropriate footwear at little to no cost.

What This Job Offers

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