Warehouse Worker

Veritiv•Downey, CA

10d

About The Position

The Warehouse Worker ensures excellent customer service by accurately pulling, packing, converting, shipping, loading, and receiving orders, free from visible damage or defects. The role transports goods and supplies through the warehouse, completes general warehouse tasks using material handling equipment, and performs inventory checks in accordance with established procedures. The employee uses warehouse operating systems to receive and print orders and locate inventory, follows quality, regulatory, health, safety, and environmental requirements, and participates in training and development activities. Additional duties may be assigned as business needs change. Night-shift availability is required.

Requirements

1–3 years of related job experience.
Warehouse experience; distribution-environment experience preferred.
Experience operating a variety of material handling equipment, such as lifting platforms, forklifts, pallet jacks, and hand trucks.
Ability to work quickly and efficiently.
Strong planning and organization skills.
Must be available to work night-shift hours.
Ability to lift, twist, and carry 50–75 pounds; manipulate product weighing up to 160 pounds with material handling equipment; and handle skids weighing up to 2,000 pounds using a pallet jack.
Ability to lift items weighing a few ounces up to 150 pounds with assistance.
Ability to walk and stand throughout the warehouse, sit when driving sit-down material handling equipment, and perform stooping, bending, and kneeling as needed.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

Medical and retirement benefits 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.
Employee-led Employee Resource Groups and recognition platform.
Training opportunities, professional development programs, career pathing, and mentorship opportunities.