Forklift Driver

Power Equipment Distributors, Inc.; Richmond (MI); On-site; USD 24,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid health insurance

Dental coverage

401(k) with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Life insurance

Job summary

Power Equipment Distributors, Inc. in Richmond, MI is hiring a Warehouse Associate to receive shipments, verify orders, process returns, and help maintain inventory accuracy.

This full-time role runs Monday–Friday, 9:00am–5:30pm, with benefits including employer-paid health and life insurance, a 401(k) match, tuition reimbursement, and opportunities for growth in a family-owned business.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of warehouse experience.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must be forklift certified.
• Basic computer proficiency, including typing and navigating internet-based software systems; experience using a Warehouse Management System (WMS) is preferred.
• Strong written and verbal comprehension skills, with the ability to understand information presented in written and spoken form.
• Physically capable of lifting up to 50 pounds. The role requires regular standing, walking, sitting, handling, bending, and reaching.
• Exceptional attention to detail with a commitment to accuracy and thoroughness in completing tasks.
• Demonstrates reliability, punctuality, and responsibility, consistently dependable in meeting job expectations.

Responsibilities

• Receiving inbound shipments and verifying contents against purchase orders to ensure accuracy.
• Processing customer returns and Return Goods Authorizations (RGA’s) in accordance with company policies.
• Staging and relocating products as needed to support efficient warehouse flow and space utilization.
• Performing put-away of incoming goods using best practices to maintain inventory organization and accessibility.
• Packing and unpacking items for storage on warehouse shelves, ensuring proper labeling and placement.
• Cleaning and maintaining tools, equipment, and storage areas to ensure compliance with safety regulations and promote a safe work environment.
• Examining stock for damage or defects and reporting issues promptly to the warehouse manager.
• Performing in-house packaging of products for shipment or inventory storage.
• Contributing to a positive work environment through clear communication and respectful collaboration with customers, coworkers, and management.

Skills

Warehouse experience

Forklift certification

Basic computer skills

WMS experience

Written and verbal communication

Physical strength and stamina

Reliability

Job description

Founded in 1956, Power Equipment Distributors, Inc., is a wholesale distributor of quality outdoor power equipment and parts. We strive to provide our customers with what they want, when they want it, and how they want it.

We are a family-owned distributor to dealers in established territories within the United States. Our mission is to be the best source of outdoor power equipment and parts, always keeping dealer profitability a priority. Our employees work together with our dealers to provide individualized, excellent customer service.

A great place to start your career. We pride ourselves on providing long-term career opportunities in positions ranging from entry-level to management.

Location: Richmond, MI

Job Id:192

# of Openings:1

Warehouse Associate

What You'll Be Doing

• Receiving inbound shipments and verifying contents against purchase orders to ensure accuracy.
• Processing customer returns and Return Goods Authorizations (RGA’s) in accordance with company policies.
• Staging and relocating products as needed to support efficient warehouse flow and space utilization.
• Performing put-away of incoming goods using best practices to maintain inventory organization and accessibility.
• Packing and unpacking items for storage on warehouse shelves, ensuring proper labeling and placement.
• Cleaning and maintaining tools, equipment, and storage areas to ensure compliance with safety regulations and promote a safe work environment.
• Examining stock for damage or defects and reporting issues promptly to the warehouse manager.
• Performing in-house packaging of products for shipment or inventory storage.
• Contributing to a positive work environment through clear communication and respectful collaboration with customers, coworkers, and management.

What We'll Need from You

• Minimum of one (1) year of warehouse experience.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must be forklift certified.
• Basic computer proficiency, including typing and navigating internet-based software systems; experience using a Warehouse Management System (WMS) is preferred.
• Strong written and verbal comprehension skills, with the ability to understand information presented in written and spoken form.
• Physically capable of lifting up to 50 pounds. The role requires regular standing, walking, sitting, handling, bending, and reaching.
• Exceptional attention to detail with a commitment to accuracy and thoroughness in completing tasks.
• Demonstrates reliability, punctuality, and responsibility, consistently dependable in meeting job expectations.

Pay Range

• $17.50 - $18.50/hr

When and Where You'll Be Working

• Full-Time Position
• Monday - Friday(9:00am - 5:30pm)

Why You'll Love Working Here

• 100% Employer Paid Medical Insurance, Dental, Short-Term Disability, and Life Insurance.
• Additional Voluntary Benefits Offered: Vision, Long-Term Disability and Additional Life Insurance.
• 401(k) with 100% Employer match up to 3% employee contribution + 50% Employer match up to an additional 2% of employee contribution.
• Long-term opportunity in a growing, family-oriented company, and paths for advancement as skills grow.
• Excellent pay and competitive benefits.
• Work in an environment that promotes continuous learning and development.
• Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Referral Bonus, Employee Discounts, Employee Assistance Program.
• Employer Provided Asset Health Wellness Program activities offered to earn HSA Contributions & prizes.
• Competitive paid time off package plus 6 annual paid holidays.

About Us

Power Equipment Distributors, Inc., a wholesale distributor of quality engine and outdoor power equipment parts. We strive to provide our customers with what they want, when they want it, and how they want it.

Power Equipment Distributors, Inc. (PED) was established in 1956. PED is a family-owned distributor of premium outdoor power equipment and parts to dealers in established territories within the United States. Our mission is to be your best source of outdoor power equipment and parts, always keeping dealer profitability a priority. We work together with our dealers to provide individualized, fanatical customer service.

We are an equal opportunity employer and will not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, age, religion, marital or veteran status, the presence of a medical condition or handicap, height, weight, arrest record or any other protected status in the hiring, payment, discipline, or promotion of employees.