Warehouse Associate

Oaks Inc.; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 24,796 - 30,307; Full time

Job summary

Oaks Inc. is seeking a reliable Warehouse Associate to join our growing team in Rochester, NY. In this full-time role, you will be crucial in ensuring smooth warehouse operations through accurate receiving, organizing, and distributing of inventory.

Key responsibilities include unloading shipments, fulfilling orders, maintaining inventory, and operating warehouse equipment. Ideal candidates will have strong attention to detail, teamwork skills, and the ability to lift heavy items.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift, carry, and move heavy items (typically up to 50 lbs).
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Solid teamwork and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Unload incoming deliveries and verify quantities.
• Pick, pack, and prepare customer orders.
• Maintain organized inventory and perform cycle counts.
• Safely operate warehouse equipment such as forklifts.
• Assist with loading outgoing shipments.
• Keep work areas clean and organized.
• Follow all safety guidelines and procedures.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication skills

Time management

Basic computer skills

Tools

Warehouse management systems

Forklifts

Job description

We are seeking a reliable and hardworking Warehouse Associate to join our growing team. In this role, you will play a key part in ensuring our warehouse operations run smoothly by accurately receiving, organizing, and distributing inventory.

• Pay: $18.00 - $22.00
• Job Type: Full-time

Key Responsibilities

• Receive & Inspect Shipments: Unload incoming deliveries, verify quantities, and inspect products for accuracy and damage.
• Order Fulfillment: Pick, pack, and prepare customer orders with a strong focus on speed and accuracy.
• Inventory Control: Maintain organized inventory, perform cycle counts, and update records using warehouse systems.
• Material Handling: Safely operate warehouse equipment such as forklifts and pallet jacks to move and store materials.
• Shipping & Logistics: Assist with loading outgoing shipments and ensuring proper labeling and documentation.
• Warehouse Organization: Keep work areas clean, organized, and optimized for efficient workflow.
• Safety Compliance: Follow all safety guidelines, procedures, and company policies to maintain a safe working environment.

Qualifications & Skills

• Ability to lift, carry, and move heavy items (typically up to 50 lbs) throughout the shift.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Solid teamwork and communication skills.
• Good time management and ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Basic computer skills; experience with warehouse management systems is a plus.
• Experience operating forklifts or other warehouse equipment preferred (or willingness to be trained).