Warehouse Associate

Merit Logistics; Frederick (MD); Sur place; USD 28 000 - 35 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Merit Logistics is seeking a full-time associate for their warehouse operations in Frederick, MD. The role involves unloading freight, with the possibility of forklift operation.

The ideal candidate should be capable of lifting up to 75 pounds and must be able to work flexible schedules, including weekends and holidays.

Prior warehouse experience is a plus, and training for equipment operation will be provided.

Qualifications

• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check.
• Warehouse experience a plus.
• Preferred experience operating a forklift or electric pallet jack.
• Ability to work in a physically demanding environment lifting up to 75 lbs.

Responsabilités

• Unload and break down freight at an adequate pace.
• May operate a forklift or electric pallet jack.

Connaissances

Ability to lift up to 75 pounds

Attention to detail

Effective communication in English

Formation

No specific educational requirement

Outils

Forklift

Electric pallet jack

Description du poste

Job Details Job Location: Merit Frederick MD FPCORP - Frederick, MD 21701 Position Type: Full Time Job Category: Warehouse

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

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

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.

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.

Qualifications

• Ability to move up 50-75 pounds continuously.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check.
• Warehouse experience a plus.
• Experience operating a forklift or electric pallet jack preferred.
• Ability to work in a physically demanding warehouse environment continuously lifting and moving up to 75lbs.
• Ability to meet fast-paced productivity goals and standards.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays.
• Ability to work overtime, including weekends and holidays, without advanced notice.
• Reliable transportation to and from work.