Warehouse Associate

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

Job summary

Join a dynamic and supportive team as a Warehouse Associate in a thriving distribution facility. In this role, you will be responsible for essential tasks such as loading and unloading freight, managing inventory, and ensuring a safe and organized environment. With flexible schedules and a focus on safety and productivity, this position offers a great opportunity to grow within a company that values its employees. Enjoy competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and a positive workplace culture that fosters teamwork and success.

Benefits

Paid time off

Sick time

Company provided life insurance

Health insurance options

Vision insurance options

Dental insurance options

Commuter benefit plan

401(k)

Wellness program

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Manually lifting up to 50 lbs

Using email

Networking programs (Slack, Teams)

Spreadsheets (Airtable, Excel)

Bending, squatting, pushing, and pulling

Tools

Slack

Teams

Airtable

Excel

Job description

Position: Warehouse Associate

The Warehouse Associate is responsible for daily customer order fulfillment activities within an assigned area(s) of our distribution facility. The Warehouse Associate is responsible for demonstrating safety and operational expertise within a quality and productivity driven environment. Will be required to proficiently perform at least one or more distribution-related activities (receiving, order filling, picking, shipping, packing, returns, replenishing, inventory, and value-added service) on a regular basis.

Available Schedules: Monday through Friday, 5:00 AM - 1:40 PM or 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:

• Must be able to manually lift up to 50 lbs
• Must be proficient in using email, networking programs (including Slack and Teams), and spreadsheets (including Airtable and Excel)
• Must be flexible with shift hours based on operational demands
• Must be able to frequently bend, squat, push and pull to retrieve inventory

What We Offer:

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

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