Warehouse Worker

Veritiv•Downey, CA

13d

About The Position

The Warehouse Worker provides customer service by ensuring orders are accurately pulled, packed, converted, shipped, loaded, and received, and are free from visible damage or defects. The role transports goods and supplies around the warehouse, performs general warehouse and inventory tasks, follows quality, regulatory, safety, and environmental procedures, and uses warehouse operating systems to receive and print orders and locate inventory. The position also involves training and development activities and other duties as required. The work takes place in a warehouse that is not climate controlled and may involve exposure to cold, heat, dampness or humidity, loud noise, dust, mechanical hazards, moving objects, and vehicles. Physical activities include walking, standing, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, twisting, stooping, and kneeling. Sitting is limited to operating sit-down material-handling equipment.

Requirements

1–3 years of related job experience.
Warehouse experience; distribution-environment experience is preferred.
Experience operating material-handling equipment, including lifting platforms, forklifts, pallet jacks, and hand trucks.
Ability to work quickly and efficiently.
Strong planning and organization skills.
Availability to work night-shift hours.
Ability to lift, twist, and carry 50–75 pounds; manipulate (push and pull) up to 160 pounds of product with material-handling equipment; and handle skids weighing up to 2,000 pounds using a pallet jack.
Ability to lift items from a few ounces up to 150 pounds with assistance.
Ability to walk and stand throughout the warehouse, and to stoop and kneel when filling orders or putting away products at floor level.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED preferred.

Responsibilities

Transport goods and supplies into and around the warehouse to support on-time delivery.
Perform general warehouse tasks using material-handling equipment and store and record goods and supplies according to established procedures.
Perform basic inventory control tasks and check quantities, quality, and availability against records.
Follow procedures to meet quality standards and comply with external regulatory codes and internal codes of conduct.
Follow Health, Safety and Environmental policies, procedures, and instructions to identify and mitigate workplace and environmental risks.
Use warehouse operating systems to receive and print orders and locate inventory.
Participate in assessment and development planning, training, and coaching to maintain and develop skills.
Perform additional duties as required.

Benefits

Medical and retirement benefits available consistent with the local Union contract.
On-the-job training and skill development.
Paid vacation and holidays.
Healthcare benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and a health savings account.
Life, AD&D, and disability insurance.
401(k).
Paid time off.
Tuition reimbursement.
Employee assistance program.
Other fringe benefits.
Extensive training opportunities, professional development programs, career pathing, and mentorship opportunities.
Employee Resource Groups, Veritiv Cultural Alliance, and a recognition platform.