Warehouse Associate

Cornerstone Building Brands; Iowa, Northern (LA, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

On-demand pay

Benefits starting day 1

Job summary

Cornerstone Building Brands is seeking a Warehouse Associate to oversee daily warehouse operations and ensure efficiency, safety, and accuracy. The role combines hands-on tasks with workflow oversight to meet shipping schedules and customer demands.

You will operate sit-down and stand-up forklifts, stage and load orders, and support inventory control. The position requires minimum 3 months in a warehouse and a strong focus on safety and teamwork.

Qualifications

• 3+ months of warehouse experience including qualified forklift operation.
• Yard tractor or Drexel experience a plus.
• Strong knowledge of warehouse operations, shipping/receiving and documentation.
• Able to read, write and perform basic math for warehouse tasks.
• Excellent communication, organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Commitment to safe work practices and fostering a team safety culture.

Responsibilities

• Monitor daily workflow, assign tasks, and adjust priorities to meet customer demands and shipping schedules.
• Safely operate forklifts and comply with SOPs.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and safety.
• Pull, stage, and load orders onto trailers using forklifts.
• Oversee warehouse and yard operations.
• Ensure tasks follow SOPs, safety protocols and quality standards.
• Perform daily equipment checks and maintenance reporting.
• Support accurate inventory management and documentation to reduce errors.

Skills

Forklift operation

Warehouse knowledge

Reading & basic math

Communication

Safety culture

Tools

Sit-down forklift

Stand-up forklift

Job description

Job Description

JOB DETAILS

Pay Range: $18.00 to 22.00 per hour

Monday - Thursday, 5AM - 3:30PM

Employment Benefits start on day 1

On Demand Pay Program (Access your pay when you need it)

Weekly Pay

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Warehouse Associate at Cornerstone Building Brands is responsible for overseeing the daily warehouse operations. This role combines hands-on operational and workflow oversight to ensure efficiency, safety, and accuracy.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Monitor daily workflow, assign tasks, and adjust priorities as needed to meet customer demands and shipping schedules.
• Safe forklift operation, SOP compliance, and equipment use.
• Support a culture of continuous improvement by identifying opportunities for increased efficiency and safety.
• Pull, stage, and load orders onto truck trailers using forklifts.
• Oversee and participate in both warehouse and yard operations.
• Ensure all tasks are performed in accordance with established SOPs, safety protocols, and quality standards.
• Perform and verify completion of daily equipment checks and maintenance reporting.
• Support accurate inventory management and documentation to reduce errors and shipping variances.

Qualifications

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

• Minimum 3 monthsof warehouse experience, including qualified forklift operation (sit-down and stand-up).
• Yard tractor or Drexel experience a plus.
• Strong knowledge of warehouse operations, shipping/receiving, and documentation.
• Ability to read, write, and perform basic math skills required for warehouse tasks.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to safe work practices and fostering a team safety culture.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Regular lifting and handling of materials up to 50 lbs
• Frequent standing, walking, bending, reaching (including overhead), and twisting
• Use of hands and fingers for threading machines, pressing buttons, and handling materials
• Occasional squatting, ladder and stair climbing
• Operation of material handling equipment such as forklifts
• Pushing/pulling loads (with equipment assistance), up to 275 lbs
• Requires visual acuity, depth perception, hearing, and effective communication

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Manufacturing plant setting with exposure to moderate to high noise levels (hearing protection required)
• Potential exposure to heat, cold, dust, chemicals, and damp conditions
• Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) including safety glasses, gloves, steel-toed shoes, hearing protection, and hard hats
• Occasional work at heights over 4 feet
• Rotating shift work and a fast-paced, production-based environment with performance expectations

Additional Information

Address: 101 W South St,Monticello,IA 52310

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Why work for Cornerstone Building Brands?

Our teams are at the heart of our purpose to positively contribute to the communities where welive, work and play. Full-time* team members receive** medical, dental and vision benefits starting day 1. Other benefits include PTO, paid holidays, FSA, life insurance, LTD, STD, 401k, EAP, discount programs, tuition reimbursement, training, and professional development.

*Full-time is defined as regularly working 30+ hours per week. **Union programs may vary depending on the collective bargaining agreement.

Cornerstone Building Brands is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

You can find the Equal Employment Opportunity Poster here. You can also view Your Right to Work Poster here along with This Organizations Participation in E-Verify Poster here. If you'd like to view a copy of the company's affirmative action plan for protected veterans or individuals with disabilities or policy statement, please contact Human Resources at 281-897-7788 or [e-mail]. If you have a disability and you believe that you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please contact Human Resources at 281-897-7788 or [e-mail]. This email is used exclusively to assist disabled job seekers whose disability prevents them from being able to apply online. Only emails received for this purpose will be returned. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or technical issues not related to a disability, will not receive a response.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) of 2018

Must be at least 18 years of age to apply.