Warehouse Associate

Beacon Promotions Inc•New Ulm, MN

12d•$18 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

Beacon Promotions Inc., a Minnesota-based subsidiary of HPG, is seeking a Warehouse Associate at its New Ulm, Minnesota location. The primary role is to assist the Inventory Control Lead with warehouse, receiving, and quality-control responsibilities. The position supplies production departments with materials from on-site and off-site warehouses, helps maintain organized inventory, and supports timely delivery of products to customers. It is a full-time position, typically Monday through Friday between 7:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.; hours may vary slightly and may include some Saturdays depending on season and workload.

Requirements

Strong communication and organizational skills.
Excellent mathematical skills; basic math and reasoning skills are also specified.
Ability to work independently while being a proactive team member.
Ability to work under pressure while producing high-volume, high-quality work.
A positive, solution-oriented, can-do attitude.
Ability to work overtime as needed.
May be required to take a math, number, and inventory test.
Ability to read orders and match shipping-ticket orders to picked items.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds unassisted.
High school diploma or GED, or equivalent years of experience.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a manufacturing setting is highly preferred.
Experience with 5S safety standards is preferred.
One year of prior warehouse experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Supply production departments with materials from on-site and off-site warehouses.
Maintain the off-site warehouse by moving products into open areas and keeping the space organized.
Conduct quality-control inspections as directed by the lead.
Receive non-inventoried items and deliver them to the department that ordered them.
Handle returns and contact customer service when returned products arrive.
Perform weekly cycle counts as assigned.
Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and a large truck to support warehouse work.
Unload shipping containers as needed.
Ensure inventory is labeled, stored in the correct location, and organized efficiently.
Deliver products from the production floor to shipping locations throughout the day to support on-time customer delivery.
Return unused products from the production floor to warehouse locations.
Provide backup for the shipping and samples departments.
Perform other duties as needed.