Warehouse Associate

Socket Fiber; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) matching

Discounted fiber services

Job summary

Socket Fiber is hiring a Warehouse Associate for our on-site warehouse in Columbia, Missouri. You will help ensure inventory accuracy, organize materials, and prepare orders for pickup or shipment while supporting a safe, clean work environment.

You will work both indoors and outdoors, handling pallet jacks and rolling carts in varying conditions. This role emphasizes reliability, attention to detail, and physical stamina to meet daily operational needs.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift up to 70 pounds.
• Ability to safely operate a pallet jack, dolly, and wheeled cart.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain accurate inventory records and documentation.
• Ability to work in a physically demanding environment.
• Ability to follow directions and complete assigned tasks.
• Willingness to work indoors and outdoors in varying conditions.
• Valid driver’s license with clean record.

Responsibilities

• Receive, label, and distribute incoming materials.
• Maintain inventory accuracy through counts and documentation.
• Prepare outgoing materials for pickup or shipment.
• Inspect inventory for defects and organize storage.
• Keep warehouse clean and safe; operate pallet jacks and carts.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Dependability

Physical stamina

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Pallet jack

Wheeled cart operation

Job description

Are you organized, dependable, and ready to play an important role in keeping daily operations moving? Do you enjoy hands‑on work and take pride in maintaining accurate inventory? If so, we’d love to have you join us as a Warehouse Associate at Socket Fiber.

In this role, you’ll help ensure inventory is accurate, organized, and prepared for construction and installation teams. You’ll receive and label incoming materials, prepare orders for pickup or shipment, inspect inventory, and help maintain a clean and safe warehouse. This position involves working both indoors and outdoors in varying environmental conditions.

Location: This is an on‑site warehouse position located in Columbia, Missouri.

What You’ll Do

• Maintain inventory accuracy by completing inventory counts and ensuring materials are properly documented.
• Manage incoming inventory by receiving, labeling, and distributing materials.
• Keep materials organized by storing inventory in an orderly and accessible manner.
• Inspect inventory regularly to identify possible defects or damaged materials.
• Process inventory requests by reviewing and appropriately accepting or rejecting requests.
• Prepare outgoing materials by pulling needed items and preparing them for pickup or shipment.
• Maintain a clean warehouse by sweeping and mopping floors and removing dust and debris from items and shelves.
• Support safe operations by properly using pallet jacks, dollies, and wheeled carts.
• Pitch in as needed and take on additional duties that support warehouse and company operations.

Desired Attributes

Beyond the qualifications, these attributes are what make someone a great fit for our team:

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Self‑motivated with initiative and drive
• Dependable and able to follow directions
• Comfortable working in a physically demanding environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Committed to maintaining accurate documentation
• Safety‑minded and willing to contribute wherever needed

Preferred Qualifications

What Will Help You Stand Out

• At least one year of related warehouse or inventory experience
• Experience receiving, labeling, organizing, or distributing inventory
• Experience safely operating a pallet jack, dolly, or wheeled cart
• A proven ability to maintain accurate inventory records and documentation

Why Join Socket Fiber?

At Socket Fiber, we’re redefining what it means to connect communities. Our warehouse team plays a vital role in supporting the materials and equipment needed to build, install, and maintain our growing fiber network. You’ll join a team where dependable work matters and employee contributions help move the entire company forward.

A few of the keyways we strive to make employees feel valued include:

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 401(k) matching
• Discounted fiber services

Our Core Values

• Respect: Toward all customers, communities, property, and coworkers.
• Advocacy: We don’t just support customers, we champion them.
• Transparency: In what we deliver and how we do business.
• Progress: We grow with our customers and our communities.
• Winning: We work together to deliver excellent service and meaningful results.

Requirements

What We’re Looking For

To be considered for this role, you’ll need the following required qualifications:

• Ability to lift up to 70 pounds
• Ability to safely operate a pallet jack, dolly, and wheeled cart
• Strong organizational skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to maintain accurate inventory records and documentation
• Ability to work in a physically demanding environment
• Ability to follow directions and complete assigned tasks
• Willingness to work both indoors and outdoors in varying environmental conditions
• Valid driver’s license with a clear driving record

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Salary And Benefits Are Commensurate With Experience.

Equal Opportunity Employer.

This employer participates in E‑Verify.

This role is not eligible for relocation.