Warehouse Associate

MaineGuide; Winthrop (ME); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Employee discount

Flexible schedule

Professional development assistance

Referral program

Retirement plan

Job summary

MaineGuide is hiring for a Warehouse Associate to support distribution center shipping and receiving operations. You will help move product accurately and safely through the facility, with responsibilities across palletizing, data entry, and equipment operation.

Qualified candidates will have a High School education, distribution experience, and ability to lift up to 80 lbs. This full-time, in-person role offers a competitive hourly wage and benefits including retirement and development programs.

Qualifications

• Must have a High School Education.
• Familiarity/experience in a distribution environment.
• Ability to read and understand product identifiers.
• Able to use a personal computer for data entry.

Responsibilities

• Perform shipping and receiving tasks as assigned by supervisor.
• Complete all shipping/receiving documents.
• Select and palletize orders for shipment to retail stores accurately.
• Operate pallet jacks, forklifts, and related equipment safely.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Multi-tasking

Data entry

Education

High School Education

Tools

Pallet jack operation

Forklift operation

Powered industrial equipment

Job description

Salary range is between $20.00-$30.00 Hrly

Hiring for All 3 Shifts!

PRIMARY PURPOSE
As a Warehouse Associate, you will be responsible for performing distribution center shipping/receiving functions. In doing so, you will be an essential part of moving product accurately and safely throughout the Distribution Center.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform any shipping and receiving tasks that may be assigned by supervisor or appropriate designee
• Complete all documents related to shipping and or receiving tasks assigned
• Select and palletize grocery, produce, meat, frozen food and dairy orders for shipment to retail stores accurately
• Operate pallet jacks, forklifts, and other material handling equipment in a safe and efficient manner
• Perform pre-operational check of pallet jacks or forklifts according to company policy
• Follow good sanitation practices; keep work area clean and free of debris
• Make recommendations for modifications to procedures or processes impacting work group or distribution center that will maximize efficiency, productivity, and reduce costs

QUALIFICATIONS

• Certified on powered industrial equipment where applicable
• Able to use a personal computer for data entry and research purposes
• Highly motivated self-starter and team player with strong attention to detail and the ability to prioritize multiple task in a fast paced environment
• High School Education
• Familiarity/experience in a distribution environment

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to reach, stoop, bend, and lift up to and including 80 lbs repetitively
• Ability to meet production standards set by the company
• Ability to stand for long periods of time
• Ability to read and understand written and numeric product identifiers
• Must be able to work needed schedule to perform assigned duties
• Work in a warehouse environment with varying conditions (i.e. cool temperatures, concrete floors, powered industrial trucks)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan

Work Location: In person