Warehouse Associate

Premier Marine, Inc.; Big Lake, Northern (MN, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) retirement savings plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Volunteer PTO

Employee Boat Club

Job summary

Premier Marine, LLC is seeking a Warehouse Associate to support materials handling, inventory control, and order processing in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

You will operate forklifts, move and stage materials, verify part numbers, and prepare shipments while ensuring safety and quality standards are met. This role emphasizes accuracy, teamwork, and reliable attendance in a family-owned setting.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in warehouse or manufacturing preferred.
• Forklift certification or prior forklift experience preferred.
• Ability to read routings, work orders, manifests and production reports.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts to move materials and products safely.
• Load/unload trucks and prepare shipments.
• Verify part numbers, quantities, and PO information.
• Maintain safe, clean work environment and follow safety rules.
• Assist with inventory cycle counts and audits.
• Process shipments and receipts and prepare production paperwork.

Skills

Forklift operation

Communication skills

Reading routings/manifests/production

Counting accuracy

Follow instructions

Overhead crane

EPICOR software

Team player & reliability

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Forklift certification

Tools

EPICOR software

Job description

Description

At Premier Marine, we believe that people come first, and as a valued Warehouse Associate you will play a crucial role in our family-owned business. Guided by our core values of Integrity, Excellence, Attitude, and Collaboration, you’ll join a dedicated team where your contributions matter. Here, you’ll work on building the world’s best pontoons in a supportive environment that focuses on your personal and professional development. We're committed to ensuring you thrive, so together, we can leave a wake that changes lives on and off the water.

Job Summary

The warehouse associate plays a key role in ensuring smooth operations with the manufacturing environment by handling the movement, storage, and organization of raw materials, components and finished products. This position involves receiving shipments, stocking inventory, picking and packing orders, and preparing items for production or shipment. The ideal candidate will be a detail-oriented, physically capable, and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment while adhering to safety standards and company protocols.

Management Responsibilities

• This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Essential Job Functions

• Use forklift to move materials and product within department as instructed; this may include steel coils, dies, baskets and containers, vinyl, welded components, etc.
• Load and unload trucks at shipping and receiving docks as instructed
• Verify part numbers, quantities, and purchase order information against packing slips
• Work in safe and healthy manner, strictly following all safety rules and regulations
• Accurately complete paperwork required for production records
• Operate Radio Frequency equipment to transact inventory
• Cycle count inventory and research problems
• Process small parcel (UPS) shipments and receipts
• Process outbound shipments and inbound receipts
• Pick boxed material from warehouse
• Print bar code label to identify product
• Operate forklift out-of-doors in a scrap dumping location
• Audit the warehouse inventory discrepancies and concludes the most probable cause of errors
• Prepare a daily report of audit results
• Key all warehouse inventory adjustments
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Required Skills/Abilities

• Ability to operate numerous forklifts: electric stand-up, electric sit-down, L.P. and side load, in a warehouse environment
• Ability to communicate well with others
• Ability to read and understand routings, work orders, manifests, and production reports
• Ability to count accurately
• Ability to take instructions and work with little supervision
• Ability to operate overhead crane
• Ability to use EPICOR computer software
• Must be a team player with focus on customer service and quality
• Must have solid work attendance and be reliable

Education and Experience Requirements

• High School degree or equivalent
• Prior experience in a warehouse or manufacturing environment preferred
• Forklift certification or experience operating material-handling equipment preferred

Physical Requirements

• Must have enough manual dexterity and stability as required for precision work.
• Must be able to see details at close range.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at a time.
• Must be able to read work instructions and drawings.
• Must be able to work at a fast pace.
• Must be able to traverse facilities and machinery by lifting, walking, bending, twisting and carrying materials.

Premier Marine offers a comprehensive total rewards package designed to support employees’ health, well-being, and growth. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage; life and disability insurance; 401(k) retirement savings; paid time off; paid holidays; volunteer PTO; and access to an Employee Assistance Program. Additional programs such as a referral bonus, leadership development opportunities, and participation in the Employee Boat Club are also available.

*The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at-will" employment relationship.

Premier Marine, LLC retains the discretion to add duties or change the duties of this position at any time.