Warehouse Associate

Global Power Components; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Power Components in Milwaukee, WI is seeking a Warehouse Associate to support inventory control through receiving, storing, moving, picking, and shipping materials. You will assist with inventory accuracy, cycle counts, and safe warehouse operations while working onsite five days a week.

The role involves forklift operation, material handling, and collaboration with production and other departments to ensure material availability and orderly storage.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in manufacturing, warehouse, or distribution.
• Ability to operate forklifts and other material handling equipment safely.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in inventory control.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.

Responsibilities

• Receive, inspect, and put away incoming materials and products.
• Pick, stage, and deliver materials to production and other departments as required.
• Load, unload, and move materials using forklifts, pallet jacks, and other equipment.
• Process shipping and receiving transactions accurately and efficiently.
• Maintain inventory accuracy through proper identification, transactions, and stock rotation.
• Perform inventory counts, cycle counts, and assist with physical inventory activities.
• Maintain organization and housekeeping of warehouse and storage areas.
• Monitor inventory within secured or restricted-access storage locations.
• Investigate and report inventory discrepancies, damaged materials, or shortages.

Skills

Forklift operation

Inventory control

Attention to detail

Follow instructions

Basic computer skills

Learn inventory management systems

Tools

Forklift Certification

Job description

**Title:** Warehouse Associate**Company:** Global Power Components – www.globalpowercomponents.com**Location:** Milwaukee, WI (onsite 5-days/week)**Hire Type:** Temp-to-Hire (3+ months)**Job Summary:**The Warehouse Associate is responsible for supporting inventory control operations through the accurate receipt, storage, movement, picking, and shipment of materials. This position helps ensure material availability, inventory accuracy, and efficient flow of products throughout the facility. Warehouse Associates may support shipping and receiving activities, warehouse material handling, inventory transactions, and management of secured inventory locations while maintaining a safe and organized work environment.**Job Responsibilities:*** Receive, inspect, and put away incoming materials and products.* Pick, stage, and deliver materials to production and other departments as required.* Load, unload, and move materials using forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material handling equipment.* Process shipping and receiving transactions accurately and efficiently.* Maintain inventory accuracy through proper material identification, transactions, and stock rotation practices.* Perform inventory counts, cycle counts, and assist with physical inventory activities.* Maintain organization and housekeeping of warehouse and storage areas.* Monitor and manage inventory within secured or restricted-access storage locations.* Investigate and report inventory discrepancies, damaged materials, or shortages.* Follow established procedures for material movement, storage, and inventory control.* Comply with all safety policies and operating procedures.* Assist with other inventory control and warehouse-related duties as assigned.**Job Requirements:*** Previous warehouse, shipping/receiving, inventory control, or material handling experience preferred.* 1 to 3 years of experience in a manufacturing, warehouse, or distribution environment preferred.* Ability to safely operate forklifts and other material handling equipment.* Forklift certification preferred or ability to obtain certification.* Strong attention to detail and commitment to inventory accuracy.* Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.* Basic computer skills and ability to learn inventory management systems.