General Help

Veritiv; Buena Park (CA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401k

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Veritiv is seeking a General Helper to support multiple departments in a non-climate-controlled warehouse in Southern California. The role emphasizes safe, efficient material handling and basic line setup to keep production flowing.

The candidate should be able to lift up to 75 pounds, work on a team, and follow Safe Operating Procedures. Prior warehouse experience is preferred, with forklift certification a plus; training is provided.

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of warehouse or manufacturing operations.
• Forklift certification preferred but not always required.
• Follow all applicable Safe Operating Procedures and Safety rules.
• Ability to lift 50+ lbs and stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Assist Production Supervisors, Machine Operators, and Machine Assistants as needed to support daily operations.
• Handle raw materials and finished goods, including loading, unloading, stacking, and palletizing.
• Support production by preparing work areas, cleaning equipment, and performing basic line setup.
• Assist with hand-stripping trim, bundling, and stacking corrugated sheets for next operations or shipment.
• Perform janitorial and housekeeping tasks, including sweeping, waste disposal, and replenishing supplies.
• Move scrap corrugated material to designated areas and assist with baling operations.
• Maintain organized and safe workspaces in compliance with all company and safety standards.
• Complete basic documentation related to inventory, safety, or production activities.
• Cross-train with team members and demonstrate initiative to learn the next step in the line of progression.

Skills

Team player

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Safety minded

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Forklift certification

Job description

Job Purpose

Our General Helper will be responsible for providing essential support across various departments to ensure smooth and efficient operations.

Job Responsibilities

• Assist Production Supervisors, Machine Operators, and Machine Assistants as needed to support daily operations.
• Handle raw materials and finished goods, including loading, unloading, stacking, and palletizing.
• Support production by preparing work areas, cleaning equipment, and performing basic line setup.
• Assist with hand-stripping trim, bundling, and stacking corrugated sheets for next operations or shipment.
• Perform janitorial and housekeeping tasks, including sweeping, waste disposal, and replenishing supplies.
• Move scrap corrugated material to designated areas and assist with baling operations.
• Maintain organized and safe workspaces in compliance with all company and safety standards.
• Complete basic documentation related to inventory, safety, or production activities.
• Cross-train with team members and demonstrate initiative to learn the next step in the line of progression.

Additional Responsibilities & Qualifications

• Basic understanding of warehouse or manufacturing operations.
• Forklift certification preferred but not always required.
• Follow all applicable Safe Operating Procedures and Safety rules.
• Ability to lift 50+ lbs and stand for long periods.

Work Experience

• 0-1 years of related job experience.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, work under pressure, and adapt to sudden changes in the work environment.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Excellent verbal, written, people, and diplomacy skills are required.
• Strong problem-solving and attention to detail skills are required.

Education

• High School Diploma/GED Preferred

Working Conditions

• Regularly working in a non-climate-controlled warehouse where exposure to cold, heat, damp or humid conditions may occur.
• Exposure to loud noise.
• Exposure to dust, mechanical hazards, moving objects, and moving vehicles.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift, twist and carry up 50 - 75 pounds, manipulate (push and pull) up to 160 pounds of product with material handling equipment and skids weighing up to 2,000 pounds utilizing pallet jack.
• Walking/Standing - walk throughout the warehouse to complete customer orders. Stand when operating order picker or reach truck equipment and when operating cutter.
• Sitting - sit only when driving sit-down material handling equipment.
• Lifting - lift items weighing a few ounces up to 150 pounds with assistance.
• Stooping - performed when filling orders or putting away products assigned to floor level locations. May bend at the waist.
• Kneeling - kneel when filling orders or putting away products assigned to floor level locations.

What We Offer

• Engaging and inclusive culture with employee-led Employee Resource Groups, Veritiv Cultural Alliance, recognition platform, etc.
• Extensive training opportunities, professional development programs, career pathing, and mentorship opportunities.
• Collaborative atmosphere with our customers and suppliers to create healthier, safer and more sustainable communities through our responsible operations and innovative solutions.
• Healthcare benefits (including medical, dental, vision, and health savings account), life, AD&D, and disability insurance, 401k, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, employee assistance program, and other fringe benefits.

About Veritiv

Together with its subsidiaries, Veritiv is the leading full-service provider of packaging solutions. Veritiv also provides JanSan, hygiene, print and publishing products and services. Veritiv serves customers in a wide range of industries, through team members around the world helping shape the success of its customers. For more information, visit www.veritiv.com and connect with the Company on LinkedIn.

Veritiv is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

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