Distribution Warehouse Associate - Novato, CA

Woodgrain; Novato (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

HSA

FSA

401(k) with company match

Life insurance

Job summary

Woodgrain is hiring a Distribution Warehouse Associate in Novato, CA to operate a forklift, pull orders, and manage loading and unloading for shipments. The role emphasizes safe material handling, equipment inspection, and efficient warehouse operations.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED and forklift certification. The position provides benefits and opportunities within a growing, stability-focused company environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; or up to six months related experience or training.
• Forklift License/Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift safely and efficiently per guidelines.
• Inspect and record vehicle maintenance at shift start/end.
• Receive, unload, move and stack material in designated locations.
• Move material from staging to trailer for loading and load with proper loading techniques.
• Use route sheet to load trailer and ensure material is secure.
• Clean trailer and work area; remove debris and reshipped orders.
• Operate stacking machine and replenish racks as per SOP.
• Use handheld scanner to track material in warehouse locations.
• Perform order puller duties; pick customer orders accurately and safely.
• Assist with physical inventories; maintain a clean workspace.

Skills

Forklift operation

Order pulling

Material handling

Safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Forklift license/certification

Tools

Handheld scanner

Job description

Distribution Warehouse Associate - Novato, CA

Job Title: Distribution Warehouse Associate - Novato, CA Division: Distribution Job Location: Novato, CA

Looking for stability? Join Woodgrain!We’re growing fast and offeringlifetime careersin a supportive work environment.

About Woodgrain:

Woodgrain is one of the top millwork operations in the world, with locations throughout the United States and Chile. With 70 years of quality manufacturing craftsmanship and service, Woodgrain is a top producer of mouldings, doors, and windows, as well as a premier distributor of specialty building products. Woodgrain Inc. is headquartered in Fruitland, Idaho with six divisions and over 45 manufacturing and warehouse facilities in the United States and South America. Since 1954, Woodgrain is proud to be family owned and operated.

Salary: $22.00 - $25.00 Depenending on experience
must have forklift experience.

Summary:

The material handler is responsible for operating a forklift vehicle for the purpose of moving, stacking, replenishment, staging, and loading and unloading material for shipment. The operator is accountable for the safe and efficient operation of the vehicle and will also be required to perform Order Puller duties as needed.

Education and/or Experience

High School Diploma or GED; or up to six months related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Forklift License/Certification.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Operates forklift in a safe and efficient manner according to company guidelines.
• Inspects and records maintenance on vehicle at the beginning and end of shift.
• Receives, unloads, moves and stacks material in designated warehouse locations.
• Safely and efficiently moves material from warehouse to staging locations for loading.
• Uses forklift to move material from warehouse staging location to the trailer for loading.
• Uses a route sheet to properly load trailer.
• Utilizes proper loading techniques to ensure the material is safe, stable, and secure on the trailer.
• Clean trailer proper to loading, removing any debris, returned materials, or orders to be reshipped, and placing material in designated location.
• Operates stacking machine.
• Performs replenishment duties, which include the moving of full and empty racks in accordance with SOP.
• Operates a handheld scanner to track material in warehouse locations.
• Performs order puller duties as needed, including the following: efficiently picks customer orders for shipment ensuring that the order is complete, accurate, and free of damage; appropriately lifts and stacks material on carts to ensure material may be properly banded/wrapped; prints and places shipping labels on materials.
• Assists with physical inventories as required.
• Maintains a clean, neat, and orderly work area.
• Complies with company safety policies and OSHA standards.
• Packaging of customer orders
• Attends safety meeting as required
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor

Summary of Company Benefits:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 401(k) with a Company Match
• Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D
• Employer Paid Long-Term & Short-Term Disability
• Voluntary Supplemental Hospital and Accident Plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• 8 Company Paid Holidays & 1 Floating Holiday
• Paid Time Off (PTO)

Woodgrain is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Woodgrain is a drug, alcohol, and tobacco-free workplace. All offers of employment are contingent upon pre-employment background and drug screening, and some positions require a fitness for duty test.