Warehouse Associate

Merit Logistics; O’Fallon (MO); On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Merit Logistics in OFallon, MO is seeking a Warehouse Associate to unload freight from trucking companies at the assigned location under supervision.

You will unload and break down freight, and may be trained to operate a forklift or electric pallet jack. The role requires lifting up to 75 pounds, a flexible schedule including weekends and holidays, and adherence to safety standards.

Qualifications

• Accuracy, attention to detail and clear English communication are required.
• Ability to read and follow instructions from supervisors and safety guidelines.
• Warehouse environment experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• unload and break down freight at a steady pace.
• May be trained to operate forklift or electric pallet jack.

Skills

Accuracy

Detail-oriented

English communication

Tools

Forklift

Electric pallet jack

Job description

Position Details

Job Location: Merit - OFallon, MO 63366

Position Type: Full Time

Salary: $19.50

Job Category: Warehouse

Overview

Responsible for unloading freight from 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 may be trained to operate forklift/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.

• Use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear.
• Stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl regularly.
• Occasionally sit, climb or balance.
• Regularly lift and move up to 50 pounds; frequently lift and move 50 to 75 pounds.
• Require close, distance, color, peripheral and depth vision.

Warehouse experience is a plus.

Experience operating a forklift or electric pallet jack is preferred.

Key Requirements

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

Knowledge, Skills and Characteristics

• Accuracy: perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Detail‑oriented: pay attention to minute details.
• Communication: read, write and understand English.

Education, Training and Experience

Any combination of education and experience that demonstrates 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 is a plus but not required. Positions requiring such equipment will be trained and certified.

Qualifications

Same as listed under Key Requirements and Skills above.