Warehouse Associate - Fernley, NV - MUST HAVE FORKLIFT EXP

Agru America Inc • Fernley, NV

61d

About The Position

Agru America, Inc. is a global plastics and geosynthetics manufacturer. The Warehouse Associate loads, unloads, moves, stages, and stores materials and freight, including oversized pipe and liner rolls. The role involves operating forklifts with capacities that may range from 5,000 to 45,000 pounds, preparing shipping documents, tracking inventory and shipments with warehouse systems, and communicating with drivers, carriers, vendors, and internal departments. The work takes place in indoor and outdoor, non-controlled environments and requires compliance with safety policies and OSHA requirements.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Forklift operating experience.
• Basic computer skills, including data entry, email, and shipping software.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to frequently lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work in a non-controlled indoor and outdoor environment.
• Ability to multitask, work independently and effectively with others, and demonstrate excellent time-management skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience operating forklifts with 5,000- to 45,000-pound capacities.
• Shipping, receiving, warehouse, or material-handling experience.
• Experience handling oversized loads, pipe, or liner rolls.
• JLG/Skylift experience.
• Experience preparing Bills of Lading and shipping paperwork.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload inbound and outbound freight.
• Safely operate forklifts ranging from 5,000 to 45,000 pounds, depending on plant assignment.
• Move, stage, and store materials throughout the warehouse and storage yard.
• Load flatbeds, vans, and other transport vehicles according to shipping requirements.
• Move and position liner rolls up to 23 feet long, 4 feet in diameter, and 5,000 pounds, and/or pipe products up to 55 feet long and 11–12 feet in diameter.
• Generate Bills of Lading, shipping documents, and other freight paperwork.
• Use scanners, computers, and warehouse systems to track inventory and shipments.
• Communicate with drivers, carriers, vendors, and internal departments by phone and email.
• Complete daily forklift inspections, maintain a clean work area, and follow safety policies and OSHA requirements.

Benefits

• Medical coverage with BCBS.
• Dental, vision, short-term disability, and group life insurance with Principal.
• Voluntary supplemental policies through Aflac and Legal/ID Shield, with premiums paid by employees through payroll deduction.
• Vacation accrual beginning after 90 days of employment, with accrual rates increasing at 5 and 10 years of service.
• Eligibility to enroll in the John Hancock 401(k) plan beginning the first day of the month following 90 days of employment.
• Free virtual doctor appointments with Ally Health.
• Visa sponsorship may be available for the right candidate based on role and business need.

What This Job Offers

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