Warehouse Associate

Watkins Distributing; Idaho Falls (ID); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

401k matching up to 7%

Health insurance after 60 days

Beverage product discounts

Job summary

Watkins Distributing, a family-owned beverage distributor serving Idaho and Montana, is seeking a Warehouse Associate to join the picking and loading team, ensuring accurate order fulfillment and timely distribution.

You will safely pick orders using scanners or voice-guided systems, verify product details, build and wrap pallets, operate a forklift and pallet jack, load outbound trucks, and maintain a clean, safe, organized warehouse.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift 20–45 lbs regularly.
• Experience with pallet jack or forklift preferred.
• Ability to follow pick instructions accurately.
• Able to work in a fast-paced, independent environment.

Responsibilities

• Safely and accurately pick orders using scanner or voice-guided systems.
• Scan and verify product type, case count, size, and accuracy using handheld devices or company technology.
• Build and stack pallets with beverage products following assigned load tickets.
• Operate a forklift and/or pallet jack to move products from inventory pallets to sales pallets.
• Properly shrink-wrap, label, and stage completed pallets for shipping.
• Load trucks with completed pallets for outbound delivery.
• Unload trucks with empty pallets/kegs.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the warehouse (aisle upkeep, empty pallets, trash, etc.).
• Adhere to safety procedures and support warehouse security protocols.

Skills

Forklift operation

Pallet jack operation

Attention to detail

Follow instructions

Independent work

Fast-paced environment

Tools

Handheld scanner

Voice-guided picking system

Job description

Who We Are:

Watkins Distributing is a family owned and operated beverage distribution company that has serviced Idaho and Montana for four generations.

Job Summary:

Warehouse Associates are a part of the Warehouse picking and loading team and prepare beverage orders for distribution.

Key Responsibilities:

• Safely and accurately pick customer orders using scanner or voice-guided systems.
• Scan and verify product type, case count, size, and accuracy using handheld devices or company technology.
• Build and stack pallets with beverage products following assigned load tickets.
• Operate a forklift and/or pallet jack to move products from inventory pallets to sales pallets.
• Properly shrink-wrap, label, and stage completed pallets for shipping.
• Load trucks with completed pallets for outbound delivery.
• Unload trucks with empty pallets/kegs.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the warehouse (aisle upkeep, empty pallets, trash, etc.).
• Adhere to safety procedures and support warehouse security protocols.

Preferred Skills & Abilities:

• Experience operating electronic pallet jack and forklift preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to follow pick instructions accurately.
• Ability to perform warehouse duties safely and efficiently.
• Enjoys working in a fast-paced, yet independent environment.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• Must be able to lift and move cases ranging from 20- 45lbs. regularly. Frequent bending, squatting, reaching, and standing for extended periods.
• Work may span multiple temperature zones (dry, cool, frozen).

Benefits:

• Paid Time Off
• 401k matching up to 7%
• Health insurance after 60 days
• Beverage product discounts