Warehouse Associate

Staffmark; Salinas (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Weekly Pay

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Life Insurance and Disability

Optional 401(k) Plan

Safety-Focused Warehouse Environment

Job summary

Staffmark is hiring a Warehouse Associate in Salinas, CA. This role supports warehouse operations including picking, packing, shipping, receiving, and inventory handling to ensure orders are completed safely and accurately.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED (preferred, not required) and experience in fast-paced distribution environments. Opportunities for growth exist within Staffmark’s warehouse career path.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred, but not required.
• Ability to understand workplace safety procedures, work instructions, and warehouse processes.
• Strong attention to detail and dependable with good attendance.

Responsibilities

• Unload floor-loaded containers using manual labor and conveyor equipment.
• Inspect trailers and products for cleanliness, damage, and contamination.
• Sort and palletize products according to item codes and date-code requirements.
• Shrink-wrap completed pallets and apply identification tags for shipment and inventory tracking.
• Communicate product changes and workflow updates with team members to ensure efficient operations.
• Follow rotation schedules, safety procedures, and PPE requirements.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Safety compliance

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Conveyor systems familiarity

Pallet wrapping equipment

Job description

Now hiring for a Warehouse Associate

Location: Salinas, CA

Pay Rate: $17.00 per hour

Schedule: 1st Shift | 5 AM – 1:30 PM | Monday – Friday

Move It, Stack It, Ship It — Your Next Warehouse Associate Job Starts Now.

Looking for Warehouse Associate jobs in Salinas where every day keeps products moving? This opportunity lets you support warehouse operations through picking, packing, shipping, receiving, and inventory handling while helping ensure orders are completed safely and accurately.

If your skills and experience are a good match for this role, this opportunity is based on a Warehouse Associate career path and is being offered by Staffmark to qualified candidates.

Education Requirements

• High school diploma or GED preferred, but not required.
• Ability to understand workplace safety procedures, work instructions, and warehouse processes.

Experience Requirements

• Previous experience in warehouse operations, unloading, palletizing, loading, shipping, receiving, or general labor preferred.
• Experience working in a fast-paced distribution center or warehouse environment is a plus.
• Familiarity with conveyor systems, pallet wrapping, and inventory handling is beneficial.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail when inspecting products and shipments.
• Dependable with excellent attendance and a positive work ethic.
• Ability to work efficiently both independently and as part of a team.
• Strong communication skills and commitment to workplace safety.

Physical Capabilities

• Ability to repeatedly lift and move 35-50 lbs. throughout the shift.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, twist, and perform repetitive motions for extended periods.
• Comfortable working inside trailers and warehouse environments.
• Able to perform physically demanding work in a fast-paced setting.

Job Duties

• Unload floor-loaded containers using manual labor and conveyor equipment.
• Inspect trailers and products for cleanliness, damage, and contamination using visual and black-light inspections.
• Sort and palletize products according to item codes and date-code requirements.
• Shrink-wrap completed pallets and apply identification tags for shipment and inventory tracking.
• Use proper lifting techniques and warehouse equipment to maintain productivity and reduce physical strain.
• Communicate product changes and workflow updates with team members to ensure efficient operations.
• Follow rotation schedules, safety procedures, and PPE requirements.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe warehouse work area at all times.

Benefits

• Competitive Weekly Pay
• Comprehensive Benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life Insurance and Disability Insurance for added peace of mind.
• Optional 401(k) Plan to help you prepare for the future.
• Safety-Focused Warehouse Environment with opportunities for advancement and career growth.

It’s more than just work — it’s the people. Tyjon gets it: “They have good vibes. The people make you feel welcome.” – Tyjon, Staffmark Associate

What You Will Do

As a Warehouse Associate you will receive, pick, pack, sort, stage, load, unload, and organize products throughout warehouse operations. You will verify inventory, prepare shipments, maintain accurate product locations, support order fulfillment, assist with inventory counts, and help ensure efficient warehouse operations while following established safety procedures.

The Warehouse Associate plays an important role in warehouse and distribution operations by helping products move efficiently from receiving through shipment. This position requires attention to detail, strong work habits, and the ability to perform a variety of warehouse responsibilities.

Successful Warehouse Associate candidates understand warehouse organization, inventory procedures, shipping processes, and safe material handling while supporting efficient daily operations. Reliable performance contributes directly to customer satisfaction.

This role rewards individuals who enjoy hands-on warehouse work.