Warehouse Associate, Fort Lauderdale

Wärtsilä•Fort Lauderdale, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Parts and Field Service is a global organization with harmonized processes and tools to deliver the best possible service to our customers. We value diversity, collaboration, respect, and a strong commitment to safety, wellbeing, and the environment. Working for a sustainable future. Wärtsilä, a SMART technology company, is seeking a Warehouse Associate to join our team working for a better future. The position is permanent, and the location is Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The role is shift‑based and may require overtime and occasional weekend work depending on operational needs. In this role, you will support day‑to‑day warehouse operations in Fort Lauderdale, ensuring accurate, timely, and safe handling of materials and spare parts. You will work in a fast‑paced warehouse environment with constant activity, supporting inbound, outbound, inventory, and local transportation needs. You will be part of a small, collaborative warehouse team and will interact daily with internal stakeholders, truck drivers, vendors, and occasionally customers. This role requires a hands‑on mindset, strong communication skills, and the ability to remain calm, respectful, and professional when working with different personalities and under pressure.

Requirements

High school diploma or technical education in logistics, warehouse operations, or a related field.
Previous experience in a warehouse, logistics, or operational environment is beneficial but not mandatory.
Experience working in a fast‑paced, hands‑on environment.
Strong safety mindset.
Team‑oriented attitude with openness to learning and adapting.
Clear and professional communication skills.
Willingness to work shifts (typically Monday–Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm with one‑hour lunch), including overtime and occasional weekend work when operationally required.
Ability to perform physical work in a warehouse environment.
Experience working with SAP or other warehouse management systems.
Experience in industrial, manufacturing, or service warehouse environments.
High integrity.
Passion for customer service and technical excellence.
Strong focus on quality and safety.
Critical thinking
Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) in languages needed to support the team.
Strong organizational skills and a team player mindset.
Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds.
Successful applicants must be authorized to work in the USA without sponsorship.
Candidates for regular positions located in the U.S and Puerto Rico must be a U.S. citizen, national, or an alien admitted as permanent resident, refugee, asylee with valid work permit or temporary resident under 8 U.S.C. 1160(a) or 1255a(1).
Individuals holding or requiring sponsorship for temporary visas such as E, F‑1, H‑1, H‑1B, H‑2, L, B, J, or TN, now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.
As part of the recruitment process, certain roles will be subject to pre-employment conditions, which can include — but are not limited to — reference checks, background screening (criminal record, education, and employment verification), fit-to-work medical assessments, and confirmation of eligibility to work in USA.

Responsibilities

Execute inbound and outbound warehouse activities, including receiving, counting, stocking, picking, packing, and shipping materials, as well as loading and unloading trucks and containers.
Operate forklifts, hand tools, and power tools safely, ensuring proper handling and movement of goods.
Perform visual inspection of goods (inbound, outbound, returns, and claims) and conduct cycle counting to ensure inventory accuracy.
Maintain accurate records in systems, support local transportation needs, and ensure proper upkeep and housekeeping of the warehouse area.
Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders and deliver high-quality service to customers.
Perform all activities in compliance with safety standards, including risk assessment, and support S1 handling and on-call duties (24/7) as required.
Operate within a Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) environment, complying with all regulatory requirements, with additional duties assigned by the line manager as needed.