Lead Inventory Associate – 3rd Shift

Jobtailor; Canal Winchester (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Canal Winchester, Ohio seeks a warehouse associate to load/unload freight, perform inventory control, and support daily operations. You will operate a forklift, read freight codes, and help maintain safety and quality at the dock.

The role requires a high school diploma, 4–6 years of warehouse experience, OSHA familiarity, and ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Candidates should be organized, capable of using a computer, and ready to coordinate with the Warehouse Supervisor.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 4–6 years of warehouse experience preferred.
• Familiarity with OSHA regulations required.
• Able to operate equipment such as forklift and computer systems.
• Strong organizational, inventory, and accounting-like skills.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload freight accurately.
• Maintain inventory control, rotation, and inspection.
• Assist Supervisor and Manager to run warehouse operations smoothly.
• Safely operate forklift and other material handling equipment.
• Read, decode, and decipher freight coding.
• Reconcile driver pick up and delivery manifests.
• Label, weigh, and dimensionalize freight.
• Perform dock cleanup for safety and cleanliness.
• Record damaged shipments and misrouted freight.
• Communicate workload needs and coordinate with Warehouse Supervisor.
• Determine daily tasks and coordinate staffing accordingly.
• Maintain quality standards for warehouse storage and service.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Skills

Inventory control

Forklift operation

Safety compliance

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift

Computer

Job description

Responsibilities

• Loading and unloading freight accurately
• Inventory control, rotation, and inspection
• Assist Supervisor and Manager to maintain operations of warehouse facility
• Safely operate forklift and other material handling equipment
• Read, decode, and decipher freight coding
• Reconcile driver pick up and delivery manifests
• Label, weigh, and dimensionalize freight
• Perform cleanup activities to ensure safety and cleanliness of dock
• Record damaged shipments and misrouted freight
• Communicate workload needs and partner with Warehouse Supervisor
• Determine daily tasks and coordinate staffing accordingly
• Maintain quality standards for warehouse storage and service
• Complete other duties as assigned

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Generally prefer 4-6 years of experience
• Familiar with OSHA regulations
• Able to operate a variety of equipment such as a forklift and a computer
• Strong organizational, inventory, and accounting skills
• Physical requirements include pushing, pulling, lifting varying weights up to 50+ lbs.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in inventory control, freight handling, and warehouse operations while ensuring compliance with safety standards. Proficient in operating forklifts and managing daily tasks to maintain efficiency and quality in warehouse services.

Tools & Technologies

• Material Handling Equipment
• Computer