Warehouse Worker – Utility I
About The Position
The Warehouse Utility I is a cross-trained, versatile role that supports daily warehouse operations in multiple areas according to facility needs. Work includes manual sorting, facility maintenance, and equipment operation, while maintaining quality standards for pallets and other materials and helping keep the work environment safe and clean. The role is based primarily in a warehouse and may involve exposure to dust, hot or cold temperatures, and moderate to high noise levels. Steel-toed boots and other personal protective equipment are required. The listed pay range is $19.00–$22.00 per hour, with starting pay of $19.00 per hour. The posting describes guaranteed increases of $0.50 per hour at 90 days, one year, and annually thereafter for a total of five years, reaching the maximum rate at five years in the role. The listed schedules are first shift, Monday–Friday, 4:00 AM–12:30 PM; second shift, Saturday 9:00 AM–7:30 PM and Sunday–Tuesday 1:30 PM–12:00 AM; and third shift, Tuesday–Friday 1:30 PM–12:00 AM.
Requirements
- Willingness to be cross-trained in multiple areas, including forklift operation and facility maintenance.
- Ability to stand, bend, and lift materials for 8 to 10 hours.
- Ability to accurately count materials and inspect items for quality standards.
- Consistent and reliable attendance; attendance is an essential function of the job.
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, reach, and lift for extended periods throughout the shift.
- Ability to repeatedly lift and move materials, which may be heavy.
- Good manual dexterity for sorting and processing items at an established rate.
- Ability to hear and understand verbal instructions and safety alarms in a warehouse environment.
- Excellent vision for inspecting materials and observing surroundings for safety.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience in manual labor or warehouse environments.
Responsibilities
- Sort pallets, RPCs, boxes, and other materials by hand or with machine assistance in an orderly manner.
- Manage cardboard recycling by swapping totes, tracking damage counts, operating the baler, and coordinating bale removal.
- Ensure pallets are painted to quality standards and use painting equipment properly.
- Maintain a clean work environment by sweeping debris around warehouse and dock areas.
- Inspect items during sorting to ensure they meet criteria and maintain the established rate per man-hour.
- Sort items by vendor and process them at the established rate per hour.
- Comply with safety, Propak, and PLA policies and procedures.
- Perform other duties as assigned to support and improve team operations.
Benefits
- Daily Pay Option to access earnings before payday.
- Weekly pay.
- Paid time off (PTO).
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance, including three medical plan options through Blue Cross Blue Shield.
- Health Savings Account with company contribution up to $750 annually.
- 401(k) retirement plan with up to a 4% employer match and access to a Financial Wellness Consultant.
- Flexible benefits with multiple plan options.
- Prescription drug coverage.
- Basic life insurance and AD&D coverage at no cost upon employment.
- Voluntary short-term disability coverage.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Voluntary legal and identity theft services and pet insurance.
- LifeMart employee discounts.
- Dell Employee Purchase Program discounts.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
