Freight Handler / Unloader / Warehouse Associate

humano LLC; Santa Fe Springs (CA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral bonuses

Job summary

humano is hiring a Freight Handler / Unloader / Warehouse Associate in Santa Fe Springs, CA. The role involves unloading freight, using manual or powered equipment, and moving stock safely under supervision. Training is provided and no prior experience is required for many roles.

Shifts run six days a week with overnight hours (12:00 AM – 8:30 AM). Daily pay and incentive opportunities are available, with typical earnings around $22 per hour depending on performance.

Qualifications

• 1 year warehouse experience preferred.
• 6 months forklift or pallet jack experience is a plus.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule including weekends and holidays.
• Physically able to lift up to 75 lbs.
• Pass pre-employment drug screen and background check.

Responsibilities

• Unload and break down freight onto pallets at a productive pace.
• Sort freight by PO# and SKU# and maintain organization.
• Operate various material handling equipment as required.
• Assist with packing, labeling, and pallet repair as needed.
• Maintain area readiness and complete task documentation.

Skills

Warehouse experience

Forklift experience

Flexible schedule

Teamwork

Tools

Forklift

Electric pallet jack

Job description

Freight Handler / Unloader / Warehouse Associate

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JOB SUMMARY

Reporting directly to the Supervisor or Site Manager, the Material Handler is responsible for unloading freight, with or without manual or powered equipment in a safe and efficient manner, at the direction of the Supervisor and/or Operations Management. Using manual operations and applicable material handling equipment the position is charged with the movement of freight, stock, or other materials or perform other general labor.

Location: Santa Fe Springs, Ca

Work Schedule

• Schedule: 6 days per week, Sunday through Friday
• Shift Hours: 12:00 AM – 8:30 AM
• Daily Overtime: Depending on workload and volume, shifts may be extended up to 10 hours.
• Schedule Flexibility: Associates must be available to work additional hours when needed based on operational demands.

Important Information for Applicants

• The workweek begins Sunday at 12:00 AM (Saturday night at midnight).
• Applicants must be available to work all six scheduled days.
• Daily end times may vary depending on workload and operational needs.
• Applicants should be comfortable working overnight shifts in a fast-paced warehouse environment

Pay- The position has a base rate of $19.00 per hour plus incentive pay, with average associates earning around $22.00 per hour. The more efficiently you work, the more you earn per hour.

Freight- Unloading and sorting inbound cases of retail merchandise, averaging about 40 lbs per case

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Unload and break down freight onto good wood pallets, in compliance with the SOP and at a pace that meets or exceeds productivity goals and standards
• Sort and organize freight by PO# and SKU#
• May be required to break down freight to Ti-Hi form
• May include operating various types of material handling equipment
• May include sorting, repacking and labeling, pallet repair, and other duties
• Work functions noted above will include travel to work area, area preparation and materials readiness at task start, as well as completion activities of cleanup and documentation closure. There will be a time allotment of up to no more than 20 minutes between jobs so as to ensure a smooth transition between work tasks.

(Duties and responsibilities may be changed at any time at the discretion of management, formally or informally, either verbally or in writing.)

QUALIFICATIONS

• 1-year previous warehouse experience preferred
• 6 months’ experience operating a forklift, electric pallet jack, or other warehouse material handling equipment a plus
• Any combination of education and experience that demonstrates the knowledge and ability to perform the work
• The ability to work in a physically demanding warehouse environment – continuously lifting and moving up to 75lbs
• The ability to meet fast-paced Client service, productivity goals and standards
• Must be available to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays AND work overtime, without advanced notice
• Required to pass a pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check
• Reliable transportation to and from work
• Willingness and ability to perform manual work following verbal and written instructions

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit and climb or balance. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move more than 50 pounds in a team-lift capacity. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions, including hot and cold temperatures. The noise level in the work environment is and can be loud. Employees are encouraged to advise their site manager in the event any of these conditions are adversely impacting them physically and/or impacting their ability to productively perform.

Additional Information

• Referral bonuses available for bringing in new hires
• We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and conduct pre-employment screenings such as background checks and drug screenings.
• This is a temporary position