Warehouse Associate

Techlink Systems Inc.; Portsmouth (VA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Techlink Systems Inc. is seeking a Warehouse Associate for an on-site role in Portsmouth, VA. The position runs as a contract through February 18, 2027, with hours from 10:00 to 6:30.

The role emphasizes computer-based system transfers and supporting the Receiving team after 4:30 p.m. Responsibilities include operating forklifts, packaging and labeling customer orders, and using warehouse systems to process receipts, putaways, picks, and replenishments.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Ability to perform basic math and read operating procedures.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts, package and label orders, and use computer systems for receipts, putaways, picks, and replenishments.
• Inspect incoming product against shipping manifest for accuracy.
• Elevate discrepancies to inventory control or management for resolution.
• Collaborate with QA to disposition incoming product.

Skills

Forklift operation

Reading labels

Computer systems

Pallet jack use

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Job Title: Warehouse Associate
Location (On-site, Remote, or Hybrid?): Portsmouth, VA (onsite)
Contract Duration: Contract until 02/18/2027
Work Hours: 10 - 630

Description:
We will need three contingents. Of those three, one will be assigned to Receiving team. This time, the team would like to bring in someone who is computer savvy and comfortable working with systems, as they will be assisting with system transfers after 4:30 p.m. The goal is to ensure we have adequate support in Receiving while also providing coverage for the administrative and system-related tasks that occur later in the day.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for implementing and maintaining the effectiveness of the quality system.
• Implement and maintain the effectiveness of the quality system.
• Operation of forklifts, packaging and labeling of customer orders, and utilization of computer systems to process receipts, putaways, picks, and replenishments.
• Inspect incoming product and verify against shipping manifest for accuracy
• Elevate inventory discrepancies to inventory control or management for resolution.
• Effectively work with QA organizations to disposition incoming product.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS | EDUCATION:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Ability to perform basic math, read, understand, and make decisions based on written operating procedures.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to read product labels and picking sheets.
• Forklift certification, or ability to become certified (company provided). (FOR THIS REQ, FOCUSED ON FINDING FORKLIFT EXPERIENCE)
• Ability to communicate discrepancies to warehouse supervisor.
• Must be able to operate rolling pushcart, electric forklift and manual pallet jack

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

• Frequently exposed to moving equipment such as forklifts and rolling carts.
• Exposed to temperature controls in the warehouse.
• Occasionally exposed to outdoor weather conditions when loading doors are open.
• May frequently work extended hours as required

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Vision: Peripheral Vision-ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point.
• Depth Perception Three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatial relationships.
• Lifting: Ground to Waist Lift (Frequently) Up to 70lbs (handling 1 or 2 cases at a time)
• Pushing/Pulling: Static Pushing and Pulling (Frequently) to initiate pallet movement with pallet jack
• Ambulatory Activity: Standing/Walking (Frequently to Continuously) standing/walking on variable surfaces throughout entire shift in the warehouse
• Repetitive use of hand/grasping: (Frequently to Continuously) Light to forceful manipulating/grasping of product, picking sheets, and daily working tools.
• Repetitive forward bending stand: (Frequently) Up to 32 inches in front of body at floor to 60\" heights while placing selected product on rolling carts
• Forward bending standing: (Occasionally to frequently) Reaching for and organizing products, Squatting/Stooping/Kneeling: (Frequently) To as low as ground level while picking/ organizing products at primary locations.