Warehouse Associate

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Metairie (LA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East is seeking a dependable Warehouse Associate for a construction supply company in Metairie, LA. You will accurately pull, pack, and stage orders while operating standing and seated forklifts, and help maintain organized storage areas in a safe environment.

The role is full-time with a pay rate of $16.00–$18.00 per hour, based on experience, and requires attention to detail and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Qualifications

• Forklift experience operating both standing and seated forklifts.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs independently.
• High accuracy in pulling and staging orders.
• Experience in warehouse logistics or inventory management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Order Fulfillment: Accurately pull, pack, and stage construction supplies and materials based on pick sheets and customer orders.
• Forklift Operation: Safely operate both standing and seated forklifts to move, load, unload, and stack stock.
• Inventory Control: Assist with stock receiving, cycle counts, inventory tracking, and maintaining organized storage racks.
• Material Handling: Lift and move materials weighing up to 50 lbs unassisted.
• Facility Maintenance: Keep work areas, aisles, and loading docks clean, orderly, and compliant with safety guidelines.

Skills

Forklift experience

Detail-oriented

Physical strength

Warehouse logistics experience

Tools

Standing forklift

Seated forklift

Job description

Warehouse Associate - Construction Supply

Location: Metairie, LA 70001

Job Type: Full-Time

Pay Rate: $16.00 - $18.00 / hour (based on experience)

Job Overview

A local construction supply company in Metairie, LA is seeking a dependable and detail-oriented Warehouse Associate to join our team. In this role, you will perform general warehouse duties, operate material handling equipment, and accurately fulfill customer and project orders. Precision and attention to detail are critical when pulling inventory.

Key Responsibilities

• Order Fulfillment: Accurately pull, pack, and stage construction supplies and materials based on pick sheets and customer orders.

• Forklift Operation: Safely operate both standing and seated forklifts to move, load, unload, and stack stock throughout the facility.

• Inventory Control: Assist with stock receiving, cycle counts, inventory tracking, and maintaining organized storage racks (inventory control experience is a strong plus).

• Material Handling: Lift and move materials weighing up to 50 lbs unassisted (team lifts or mechanical assistance provided for loads exceeding 50 lbs).

• Facility Maintenance: Keep work areas, aisles, and loading docks clean, orderly, and compliant with safety guidelines.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Forklift Experience: Hands-on experience operating both standing and seated forklifts is required.

• Physical Requirements: Ability to stand, bend, and lift up to 50 lbs independently throughout the shift.

• Detail-Oriented: Demonstrated high accuracy rate when pulling and staging orders.

• Experience: Prior experience in warehouse logistics, construction supply, or inventory management preferred.

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