Warehouse Associate

Forward Air Corporation; Vernon (CA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Warehouse Associate to join their dynamic team. In this role, you'll be responsible for fulfilling customer orders and maintaining safety and operational excellence in a fast-paced environment. Your tasks will include loading and unloading freight, managing inventory, and ensuring a clean and organized workspace. With competitive pay and a range of benefits including health insurance and a wellness program, this position offers a fantastic opportunity to grow your career in logistics. If you're ready to make a difference in a supportive workplace, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Paid time off

Sick time

Holidays

Company-provided life insurance

Health, vision, dental insurance options

Commuter benefit plan

Optional supplemental life insurance

401(k)

Wellness program

Great workplace culture

Qualifications

• Ability to manually lift up to 50 lbs.
• Proficiency in email and networking programs.

Responsibilities

• Safely load and unload freight from trucks and trailers.
• Manage warehouse inventory, including scanning and labeling.

Skills

Manual lifting (up to 50 lbs)

Email proficiency

Networking programs (Slack, Teams)

Spreadsheet proficiency (Airtable, Excel)

Flexibility with shift hours

Job description

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Position: Warehouse Associate

The Warehouse Associate is responsible for daily customer order fulfillment activities within an assigned area(s) of our distribution facility. The role requires demonstrating safety and operational expertise within a quality and productivity-driven environment. Proficiency in at least one or more distribution activities (receiving, order filling, picking, shipping, packing, returns, replenishing, inventory, and value-added service) is essential.

Available Schedules:

• Monday through Friday, 5:00 AM - 1:40 PM
• Monday through Friday, 10:00 AM - 6:40 PM

Compensation:

$18.00 per hour

Core Responsibilities & Duties:

• Safely load and unload freight from trucks and trailers
• Secure freight and remove excess equipment from trailers
• Attach and remove trailer identifiers, such as magnets and decals
• Collect and distribute paperwork to and from drivers
• Dock and move trailers through the yard as needed
• Clean freight and prepare trailers for use
• Identify and report any trailer damage for repairs
• Maintain a clean and organized warehouse in accordance with supervisor instructions
• Fulfill customer and supervisor orders promptly and accurately
• Manage warehouse inventory, including scanning, marking, and labeling freight and paperwork
• Other duties as assigned

Job Requirements & Qualifications:

• Ability to manually lift up to 50 lbs
• Proficiency in email, networking programs (including Slack and Teams), and spreadsheets (including Airtable and Excel)
• Flexibility with shift hours based on operational demands
• Physical ability to frequently bend, squat, push, and pull to retrieve inventory

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary
• Paid time off within the first year, sick time, holidays
• Company-provided life insurance
• Health, vision, dental insurance options
• Commuter benefit plan
• Optional supplemental life insurance
• 401(k)
• Wellness program
• A great workplace with a terrific culture

About Us:

Since 1990, Forward Air has been a leading provider of ground transportation and logistics services to the North American air freight and expedited LTL market. We offer surface shipping on an accelerated “time-definite” basis, delivering cargo at specific times under less time-sensitive situations—providing a cost-effective, reliable alternative to air transportation. We work with companies of all sizes to develop tangible advantages and build the best products to meet your needs.

Our network includes over 90 facilities near major U.S. and Canadian airports, 12 regional sort centers, and over 300 beyond points, creating one of the most comprehensive linehaul networks in the industry. Ranked 3rd in Newsweek’s 2022 "Americas Most Trustworthy Companies".

Additional Details:

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Management and Manufacturing
• Industries: Truck Transportation

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