Warehouse Associate

BHP, Inc dba Global Power Components; United States; On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Power Components in Milwaukee, WI is seeking a Warehouse Associate to support inventory control through accurate receipt, storage, movement, picking, and shipment of materials, ensuring availability and accurate counts in a fast-paced onsite facility.

You will operate forklifts and pallet jacks, assist with shipping/receiving, perform counts, and maintain a safe, organized warehouse environment. Prior warehouse or inventory control experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in warehouse, shipping/receiving, inventory control, or material handling.
• 1–3 years in a manufacturing, warehouse, or distribution environment.
• Ability to safely operate forklifts and other material handling equipment; certification preferred or obtainable.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to inventory accuracy.
• Basic computer skills and ability to learn inventory management systems.

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.

Skills

Warehouse operations

Forklift operation

Inventory accuracy

Attention to detail

Computer literacy

Tools

Forklift

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.

At Global Power Components, our mission is simple: Inov8OrDie Driven by this mindset, GPC has grown from 200 to more than 2,000 employees in just five years, expanding from one manufacturing facility to four locations across the Milwaukee area, including our new 500,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in West Milwaukee. We design and manufacture the critical infrastructure that surrounds and supports power generation. But what sets GPC apart isn't just what we build — it's how we work. We move fast. We make decisions. We solve problems. We challenge ourselves to continuously improve, raise the bar and deliver quality work on time. We look for ways to remove unnecessary complexity and make work easier for our customers, our partners and each other. And through it all, we protect our people, our workplaces and the reputation we've built. GPC isn't a traditional corporate environment — and we don't want to be. We expect people to take ownership, speak up, make decisions and get things done. As GPC continues to grow, our people have opportunities to take on significant responsibility, solve bigger problems and make a visible impact on the business. If you're energized by growth, comfortable with change, willing to roll up your sleeves and want to help build what's next in power generation, GPC is a place where you can make an impact.