Warehouse Agent

Apollo Freight Inc (HPL Apollo); Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Career development

Job summary

HPL Apollo LLC in Los Angeles is seeking a Warehouse Agent to manage cargo in a temperature‑controlled warehouse. The role focuses on precise handling, documentation, and compliance with regulatory standards, with flexibility for shifts, including weekends and holidays.

The ideal candidate will have forklift training and the ability to work in refrigerated environments, with strong attention to detail, reliability, and teamwork.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous experience in warehouse operations or logistics, preferably with perishable or temperature-controlled cargo.
• Flexibility to work on varying shifts, weekends, and holidays.
• Must complete forklift training and maintain active certification through recurrent training.

Responsibilities

• Work safely in refrigerated and non-climate-controlled areas, including loading docks.
• Receive, inspect, and record incoming cargo accurately.
• Identify and report damage or shortages to the appropriate department.
• Handle cargo per established procedures, including pre-cooling and storage.
• Monitor temperature-controlled storage conditions per requirements and standards.
• Prepare cargo for dispatch with verified documentation and secure loading.
• Coordinate with trucking teams to apply correct temperatures during transport.
• Conduct cargo screening and TSA-related procedures as required.
• Process documentation related to cargo handling and compliance.
• Ensure proper loading techniques to safeguard cargo integrity.
• Collaborate with Warehouse Operations Manager and follow instructions to optimize workflow.
• Communicate delays or issues promptly to team and supervisors.
• Maintain warehouse cleanliness and safety, and manage inventory records.

Skills

Forklift operation

Attention to detail

Teamwork

English proficiency

Documentation

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Job Summary

The Warehouse Agent will be responsible for managing and handling cargo within the warehouse, with a focus on perishable and temperature-controlled goods. This role requires precise handling, documentation, and compliance with regulatory requirements, as well as effective communication with the Shipping and Receiving. The ideal candidate must be detail-oriented, reliable, and capable of performing physically demanding tasks and operating industry equipment. This position also requires flexibility to work shifts, weekends, and holidays.

Key Responsibilities

• - Work safely in varying environmental conditions, including refrigerated areas, loading docks, and non-climate-controlled warehouse spaces. Exposure to varying temperatures, noise, moving machinery, forklifts, and related cargo.
• - Receive, inspect, and record incoming cargo, ensuring accuracy and completeness of shipments.
• - Identify and report any issues with the received cargo, including damage or shortages, to the appropriate department.
• - Handle cargo according to established procedures, including pre-cooling, proper storage, and order preparation.
• - Monitor, document, and maintain temperature-controlled storage conditions in accordance with customer requirements, company procedures, and cold-chain standards.
• - Prepare cargo for dispatch, verifying documentation and loading items securely to prevent damage during transit.
• - Coordinate with trucking and driver teams, ensuring the correct temperature is applied to perishable shipments during transportation.
• - Conduct cargo screening and security procedures in accordance with TSA regulations.
• - Verify and process documentation related to cargo handling, transportation, and compliance.
• - Monitor and enforce proper loading techniques to safeguard cargo integrity.
• - Collaborate with the Warehouse Operations Manager and follow instructions to ensure smooth and efficient workflow.
• - Communicate promptly with team members and supervisors to address any issues or delays.
• - Maintain cleanliness and organization within the warehouse, adhering to safety standards and company policies.
• - Assist with inventory management and maintain accurate records of cargo movement.

Qualifications

• - High school diploma or equivalent
• - Previous experience in warehouse operations or logistics, preferably with perishable or temperature-controlled cargo.
• - Flexibility to work on varying shifts, weekends, and holidays.
• - Flexibility to work overtime based on operational need.
• - Must be able to successfully complete company-required forklift training, certification and maintain an active license through recurrent training (Certification Preferred).
• - Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• - Proficiency in English (reading, writing, speaking) (Spanish is a plus).
• - Knowledge of temperature control practices and warehouse safety procedures.
• - Employment is contingent upon successfully completing applicable pre-employment screening processes, including background verification and drug testing were permitted by law.
• - Strong teamwork skills and a proactive attitude.

Physical Demands

• - Regularly required to stand, walk, bend, reach, kneel, push, pull and perform repetitive motions for extended periods.
• - Continuously required to work in refrigerated, freezer, and ambient warehouse environments
• - Regularly required to lift and move up to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 75 pounds with assistance

What We Offer

• - Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• - Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plan, and paid time off.
• - Opportunities for professional development and career advancement within a growing international company
• - Supportive work environment with a focus on safety and compliance.

Due to the seasonal nature of our business, flexibility in your work schedule is required, including the ability to work mandatory overtime during peak seasons . We appreciate your commitment to ensuring the success of our operations during these critical times.

This job description is not an inclusive or exhaustive list of responsibilities and may be updated or revised at the Companys discretion to meet operational needs. Nothing in this job description alters the at-will nature of employment, which may be terminated by either the employee or the Company at any time, with or without cause or advance notice, in accordance with federal and state laws.

HPL Apollo LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable federal, state, or local law.

We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with Criminal Histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.