Distribution Center/Warehouse Associate

Central Garden & Pet; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the manufacturing sector is seeking a Distribution Center/Warehouse Associate in Fort Wayne. This role involves operating forklifts and ensuring a smooth flow of goods while adhering to safety protocols. Candidates should bring 1-2 years of experience and strong organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1-2 years of experience operating stand-up forklifts.
• Must have high school diploma or equivalent.
• Understanding of safety protocols and regulations in warehouse operations.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate stand-up forklifts and other equipment.
• Load and unload trucks efficiently.
• Inspect goods for damage and ensure quality standards.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Effective communication

Safety protocol understanding

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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Description

Title: Distribution Center/Warehouse Associate

Description

Title: Distribution Center/Warehouse Associate

Reports To: Distribution Center Manager/Warehouse Manager

Work Schedule: 7-3:30pm, M-Fri; OT required during peak season.

The Distribution Center Equipment Operator is responsible for operating material handling equipment, primarily stand-up forklifts, to move, locate, relocate, stack, and count merchandise. This role plays a critical part in ensuring the smooth and efficient flow of goods throughout the distribution center. The operator must maintain high safety standards while working in a fast-paced warehouse environment.

Primary Responsibilities

• Safely operate stand-up forklifts, reach trucks, and other equipment to move, stack, and organize products within the distribution center.
• Retrieve and put away items according to inventory system instructions, keeping accurate records of product locations.
• Efficiently load and unload trucks. Ensure the accurate and timely handling of materials in designated storage areas, racks, or bins, including picking, packing, wrapping, labeling, scanning, and staging products for shipping or distribution.
• Inspect goods for damage and ensure they meet quality standards before and after transport.
• Adhere to all company safety protocols, including pre-operation inspections, safe driving, and reporting of any safety concerns or equipment malfunctions.
• Work closely with warehouse and distribution teams to maintain efficient workflows and meet operational deadlines.
• Other duties as requested, including supporting warehouse operations and general housekeeping of warehouse.
  
  

Required Skills

• Minimum of 1-2 years of experience operating stand-up forklifts in a warehouse or distribution center environment.
• High level of attention to detail to ensure accuracy in staging, storing, and shipping materials and products.
• Strong organizational skills to manage inventory and maintain an orderly distribution center/warehouse environment.
• Understanding of safety protocols and regulations related to distribution center/warehouse operations and material handling.
• Effective verbal communication skills for coordinating with team members and reporting to management.
• Comfortable using dock plates, carts and ladders up to 18 feet tall.
  
  

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• A minimum of 1-2 years of experience in a manufacturing environment
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift, push, and/or pull up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to sit, bend, twist, stoop, stand and walk for at least 3 hours at a stretch, over an 8 or 10-hour shift, with 15-minute breaks.
• Must be able to work in varying temperature conditions.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Manufacturing

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