Warehouse Associate

Merit Logistics; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 25,003 - 35,610; Part time

Job summary

Merit Logistics is looking for Warehouse Associates in Cincinnati, OH. The job involves unloading freight efficiently and may require operating a forklift or electric pallet jack. Candidates should be able to lift up to 75 pounds and work in a fast-paced environment.

Reliability and the ability to follow instructions are key, along with a willingness to work flexible schedules, including weekends and holidays. Prior warehouse experience is a plus, but training will be provided for the right candidates.

Qualifications

• Warehouse experience is a plus.
• Experience operating a forklift or electric pallet jack is preferred.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.

Responsibilities

• Handle unloading and breaking down of freight at an adequate pace.
• Operate forklift/electric pallet jack after training.
• Meet fast-paced productivity goals and standards.

Skills

Accuracy

Detail Oriented

Communication

Tools

Forklift

Electric Pallet Jack

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Merit Cincinnati OH, VALVCN - Cincinnati, OH 45204

Salary Range: $22.00 Hourly

Overview

Responsible for unloading freight from the various trucking companies with or without manual or powered equipment at assigned location at the direction of the Supervisor and Site Manager.

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Associate handles the unloading and breaking down of freight at an adequate pace.
• Associate might be trained to operate forklift/electric pallet jack.

(Other job duties may be assigned)

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
• The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
• The employee is occasionally required to sit and climb or balance.
• The employee must regularly lift and move up to 50 pounds, frequently lift and move fifty to seventy-five pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Warehouse experience a plus.

Experience operating a forklift / Electric Pallet Jack preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Characteristics Required

• Accuracy – Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Detail Oriented – Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.
• Communication – Ability to read, write and understand English.

Education, Training, and Experience

• Any combination of education and experience that demonstrates the knowledge and ability to perform the work.
• Willingness and ability to perform manual work following verbal and written instructions.
• Prior experience operating a forklift and pallet jack a plus, but not required. Will train and certify associates holding positions requiring the use of such equipment.

Additional Qualifications

• Ability to meet fast-paced productivity goals and standards.
• The ability to work in a physically demanding warehouse environment continuously lifting and moving up to 75lbs.
• The ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays.
• The ability to work overtime, including weekends and holidays, without advanced notice.
• Reliable transportation to and from work.