Corrugate Warehouse Associate

KBS - Kellermeyer Bergensons Services, LLC; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 18,752 - 26,708; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401k match

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Direct deposit via Quick Pay

Pet Insurance

Discount Program

Job summary

KBS is seeking Warehouse Associates for corrugate recycler roles in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Positions are full-time and permanent, with shifts including days and nights and weekends. Starting pay is $16.50 per hour. You will handle gondolas, operate a pallet jack, and help keep the warehouse clean and safe.

Responsibilities include moving gondolas to balers/compactors, maintaining tidy work areas, and performing light janitorial duties as needed. Training is provided for the equipment and processes.

Qualifications

• Ability to use a manual pallet jack to lift and move gondolas up to 75+ lbs.
• Ability to lift, push, pull and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Regular bending, lifting, stretching, and reaching throughout shift.
• Read and interpret safety rules and operating instructions (in English; Spanish where required).

Responsibilities

• Operate a manual pallet jack to move gondolas and swap with empties.
• Transport gondolas to baler/compactor areas as needed.
• Keep areas around gondolas clean and free of debris.
• Sweep and mop to maintain clean walkways and safety routes.
• Support general janitorial duties as needed.

Skills

Pallet jack use

Lifting 50 lbs

Stamina

Reading safety docs

Safety awareness

Tools

KBSPresence app

Job description

Warehouse Associate (Corrugate Recycler)

KBS is looking for motivated, high-energy Warehouse Associates to join our team for immediate full-time, permanent positions. These positions primarily focus on meeting customer needs in the pick-up and removal of corrugate gondolas throughout the facility. Work Schedule: Days/nights vary, including weekends. Starting Pay: $16.5 per hour.

Shifts Available

Please list available shift(s). If more than one shift use one line for each shift.

Duties

• Utilize a manual pallet jack to pick up full gondolas (large trash boxes/bins) and replace them with empty gondolas within assigned areas
• Transport and place full corrugate gondolas into the baler or compactors located in a designated area in the warehouse (training will be provided)
• Ensure the areas around all gondolas are free of debris and trash
• Dust, mop, and sweep around trash receptacle areas to keep traffic areas free of trash and debris
• Must keep traffic areas ("Green Mile" walking areas) free of debris at all times to ensure safety for all
• Maintain and sort in Auger/Baler/Compactor areas for tidiness
• Other janitorial duties may be assigned as needed

Requirements

• Ability to use a manual pallet jack to lift and move gondolas up to 75+ lbs.
• Ability to lift, push, pull and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds
• Regular bending, lifting, stretching, and reaching both below the waist and above the head
• Able to push and pull manual pallet jacks loaded with trash/cardboard consistently
• Walking in and around the facility with great frequency throughout the entire shift
• Must be able to stand and walk for up to 10-12 hours
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, and safe handling for chemicals sheets/documents (generally in English; may have in Spanish where state required)
• KBS utilizes the KBSPresence mobile timekeeping software for accurate recording of employee work hours, attendance management, completion of required training, and distribution of important employment-related information. All non-exempt employees are required to download and use the KBSPresence app on their personal mobile devices to clock in and out for their shifts and breaks. In accordance with applicable local laws, cell phone reimbursement is provided to support the use of personal devices for work-related tasks.

Benefits

• Affordable Limited Medical Insurance (Coterie) which includes virtual access to US board-certified physicians who can consult, diagnose, and prescribe medications via interactive audio or video.
• Life Insurance
• Supplemental Health Insurance (E.G., Accident)
• 401k plan with a match
• Paid and Unpaid Time Off
• Quick Pay – voluntary benefit offered to both full-time and part-time KBS employees who are paid hourly via direct deposit. Quick Pay provides a way for employees to access a portion of their pay prior to the upcoming scheduled pay day.
• Pet Insurance
• PerkSpot Discount Program – discounts on travel, gyms, cell phones, restaurants, auto, apparel & electronics
• Progressive Pay is available at select site locations, though it is not offered at every location. Employees will receive a $0.50 increase after the first 90 days, and another $0.30 increase after completing 180 days. Check today if this is available to you.

EEO Statement

KBS considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity, and expression, marital or military status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. KBS also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local law.