Warehouse Associate

Compana Pet Brands; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO and holidays

Differential pay for 2nd/3rd shifts

Employee Referral program

Health insurance including medical, Rx

Retirement benefits

Employee Assistance program

Pet insurance option

Job summary

Compana Pet Brands in Omaha, NE is hiring a Warehouse Associate to support loading, unloading, counting, staging materials, and keeping the warehouse orderly. The role requires forklift operation, physical work, and the ability to follow written and verbal instructions.

Weekend availability and flexibility are beneficial for this position. The ideal candidate has at least a year in warehousing or manufacturing, can lift heavy loads, and works well in a team, ensuring accurate shipments and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• One year warehouse or manufacturing experience preferred.
• Must be able to operate forklift and related equipment.
• Ability to lift 65 pounds and perform physical tasks.
• Willing to work weekends and flexible shifts.
• English communication and following instructions.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload outbound and inbound trailers with proper documentation.
• Support production by staging materials and reconciling pick sheets.
• Ensure accurate inbound/outbound shipments through counts and QA checks.
• Manage daily production overrun and warehouse upkeep.
• Stock shelves in the small pack area and assist with shipments.
• Support monthly cycle counts and UPS/FedEx activities.

Skills

Forklift operation

Lifting 65 lbs

English proficiency

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift certification

Job description

Warehouse Associate

Location: Omaha, NE

Shift: 1st and 2nd shift: M-F 8:00 am - 4:30 pm and 3:00 pm - 11:30 pm

Responsibilities

• Loading and unloading outbound and inbound trailers, preparing proper documentation
• Supporting production activities by staging production materials, removing finished products from the production floor and reconciling product pull sheets with production
• Ensuring accurate inbound and outbound shipments by performing product counts, freight damage assessments, QA check in inspections and discrepancy reporting
• Managing production overrun product on a daily basis
• Managing upkeep and cleanliness of the warehouse
• Stocking small pack area shelves
• Assisting with inbound and outbound UPS/FedEx shipments
• Assisting with monthly cycle counts

Qualifications

• High school diploma, or equivalent
• One year experience in warehouse or manufacturing, preferred
• Ability to certify and operate a forklift and other equipment needed to move material
• Ability to work with hay and hay-based products
• Ability to lift 65 pounds, stoop, kneel, twist, bend and stand for extended periods
• Ability to work in extreme heat and/or cold conditions as weather dictates
• Flexible schedule – some weekend hours
• Knowledge of Continuous Improvement methodology
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions in English

Benefits

• A growing team making a difference in the lives of pets and pet families
• Great work/life balance with generous PTO, paid holidays and more
• Differential pay for 2nd and 3rd shifts
• A generous Employee Referral program
• A comprehensive health insurance plan including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, long and short term disability benefits
• Retirement benefits
• Employee Assistance program to support your well-being
• Opportunity to enroll in voluntary pet insurance and access to free 24/7 veterinary telehelp line

Disclaimer

This description is representative only and is not exhaustive of the tasks this position may be required to perform.