Warehouse Worker – Utility I

PLA Buyer • Sparks, NV

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Warehouse Utility I is a versatile warehouse role reporting to the Supervisor. The position is cross-trained to cover multiple areas and supports daily operations through manual sortation, facility maintenance, and equipment operation as facility needs require. The worker maintains quality standards for pallets and other materials while helping ensure a safe and clean work environment.

Work schedules are available across three shifts: first shift Monday through Friday, 4:00 AM–12:30 PM; second shift Saturday, 9:00 AM–7:30 PM, and Sunday through Tuesday, 1:30 PM–12:00 AM; or third shift Wednesday through Friday, 1:30 PM–12:00 AM. The role is primarily in a warehouse and may involve dust, fluctuating hot and cold temperatures, and moderate to high noise levels. Steel-toed boots and other personal protective equipment are required.

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 against quality standards.
• Consistent and reliable attendance.
• 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.
• 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 while sorting to ensure they meet criteria and maintain the established rate per man-hour.
• Sort items by vendor and process them at the established hourly rate.
• Comply with all safety, Propak, and PLA policies and procedures.
• Perform other assigned duties to support and improve overall team operations.

Benefits

• Daily pay option.
• Weekly pay.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contributions up to $750 annually.
• 401(k) retirement plan with up to a 4% employer match.
• Prescription drug coverage.
• Basic life insurance and AD&D coverage at no cost upon employment.
• Voluntary short-term disability coverage.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• MetLife Legal and Identity Theft Services.
• Pet insurance through ASPCA.
• LifeMart employee discounts.
• Dell Employee Purchase Program discounts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed