Warehouse Associate - 4x10 Shift (Wed - Sat)

Mid-States Distributing; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10 Paid Holidays (Dist. Center is the

PTO starts day 1

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) with company match

Life/AD&D and Long-Term Disability

Job summary

Mid-States Distributing in Lincoln, NE, is seeking a warehouse associate to ensure inventory is received, stored, picked, packed, and shipped accurately. You will operate forklifts and order pickers, maintain safety, and work with the team to meet production goals.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, strong reliability, and the ability to follow directions with attention to detail. The role involves physical work, travel, and exposure to varying warehouse conditions.

Qualifications

• Must be detail-oriented, accurate and able to follow directions.
• Ability to work well within a team and exercise good judgment.
• Experience with Material Handling Equipment (Forklifts, Order Pickers, Pallet Runners).
• High level of work ethic and dependable attendance.
• Ability to apply common sense to daily situations.

Responsibilities

• Work safely in an industrial warehouse environment.
• Operate equipment as trained in a safe manner (e.g., sit-down forklift, order picker, pallet runners).
• Interact professionally with leadership and co-workers in line with company values.
• Perform tasks with exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Be present for all scheduled shifts and avoid unplanned absences.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Team player

MHE experience

Attendance focus

Follow directions

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

Overview

Performs the necessary tasks to ensure inventory is received, stored, picked, packed, and shipped accurately. Must be detail-oriented, accurate and able to follow directions. The position requires the ability to work well within a team and exercise good judgment in all aspects of the work. This is a physical, hands-on role that drives warehouse equipment about 25% of the time.

What You Will Do

• Work safely in an industrial warehouse environment
• Operate equipment as trained in a safe manner (ex: sit-down forklift, order picker, pallet riders)
• Interact professionally with leadership and co-workers in accordance with company core values
• Perform various functions in other departments around the building as business dictates
• Perform tasks with exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
• Perform daily housekeeping tasks
• Perform tasks as trained and as efficiently as possible to meet production expectations
• Be present for all scheduled work shifts without a track record of calling out from work
• Perform other duties as assigned including duties outside normal responsibilities as needed
• Other duties as assigned by management

Minimum Qualifications, Skills, Competencies, and Experience

• High school diploma/GED
• Highly motivated individuals with positive and professional attitudes that can work independently
• Experience with Material Handling Equipment (Forklifts, Order Pickers, Pallet Runners)
• High level of work ethic and attendance record
• Ability to apply common sense to daily situations

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and lift for extended periods of time throughout the whole shift
• Ability to speak and hear in order to communicate with others and work safely in the warehouse
• Ability to perform repetitive motion
• Ability to perform heavy work to include lifting up to 50 lbs and other heavy items repetitively all shift
• Visual acuity to perform tasks such as reading paperwork and operating equipment safely
• Ability to work in conditions such as high heat and/or humidity and colder winter temperatures

Travel

Some travel involved

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this position. Duties, obligations, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Reasonable accommodations may enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Compensation

Make $40,000 or more the first year.

Additional Compensation

• Productivity Incentive
• Attendance Incentive
• Spot Bonus Awards

Benefits

• 10 Paid Holidays (Dist. Center is closed)
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) starts accruing from day 1 and is available for use after 90 days
• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• 401(k) with company match and profit sharing
• Employer paid Term Life and AD&D Coverage and Long-Term Disability