Warehouse Associate 1st Shift

RJ Schinner Co., Inc.; Cottage Grove (MN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base pay

Tier-based annual increase

Year-end bonus opportunity

Medical, Dental and Vision insurance

Two weeks’ paid time off

Internal advancement opportunity

Employee pricing program

RJ Schinner Apparel discount

Job summary

RJ Schinner Co., Inc. is seeking a Warehouse Associate for our Cottage Grove, MN location. This full-time role supports receiving, picking, packing, and shipping, while safely operating forklifts and RF scanners.

The position offers regular weekday hours, a tier-based pay structure, and potential year-end bonus. Responsibilities include accurate inventory handling, maintaining records, and complying with safety protocols.

Qualifications

• 1-year previous warehouse experience.
• 1-year previous stand-up forklift experience, and ability to follow all safety protocols.
• High degree of attention to detail.
• Ability to lift up to 50-75 lbs. frequently.
• Exposure to environmental conditions (heat/cold; noise and dust).
• Comfortable with heights (25–30 feet).

Responsibilities

• Operate different types of forklifts including stand-up, and order picker.
• Utilize RF scanners to track inventory and product movement.
• Receive, pick and/or transport product throughout warehouse according to company standards.
• Stack, palletize, tote, and/or store product in a safe and efficient manner.
• Maintain shipping, receiving and inventory records through proper documentation.
• Maintain organization and warehouse cleanliness; responsible for all safety protocols.
• Checks on all powered equipment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Physical stamina

Tools

RF scanners

Stand-up forklift

Job description

We’re RJ Schinner, a family-owned business that’s been thriving for over 75 years. Our journey started back in 1951. Today, we’re proud to have 21 distribution centers across the U.S. and a team of 600+ amazing people, all working together to keep distributors in 48 states stocked with the essentials – from paper goods and foodservice packaging to cleaning supplies.

Headquartered in Menomonee Falls, WI, we’re proud to be recognized as one of Deloitte’s Wisconsin 75 most successful private companies and recognized by BizTimes’ Future 50 Program as one of the fastest-growing privately-owned companies in southeastern Wisconsin.

Warehouse Associate Job Summary

Full-time | Monday-Friday | First shift, 6:00 am-2:30 pm, or until completion

The Warehouse Associate receives and transports products to appropriate locations. Picks products, assembles orders and prepares goods for shipment. Responsible for ensuring accurate receipt/shipment and appropriate handling of merchandise. Has knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within the redistribution field.

Warehouse Associate Qualifications

• 1-year previous warehouse experience
• 1-year previous stand-up forklift experience, and ability to follow all safety protocols
• High degree of attention to detail
• Ability to lift up to 50-75 lbs. frequently
• Comfortable withexposure to environmental conditions (e.g., heat/cold; noise and dust)
• Comfortable with heights (25’30’)

Warehouse Associate Duties

• Operate different types of forklifts including stand-up, and order picker
• Utilize RF scanners to track inventory and product movement
• Receive, pick and/or transport product throughout warehouse according to company standards
• Stack, palletize, tote, and/or store product in a safe and efficient manner
• Maintain shipping, receiving and inventory records through proper documentation
• Maintain organization and warehouse cleanlinessResponsible for all warehouse safety protocols
• Checks on all powered equipment
• Other duties as assigned

Warehouse Associate Benefits

• Competitive base pay , Tier-based annual increase structure and year-end bonus opportunity
• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance, Employer paid life and short-term disability insurance
• Two weeks’ paid time off your first year , paid holidays and paid leave program
• Internal advancement opportunity
• Up-to-date technology and operations equipment
• Regular Employee Appreciation events
• Employee pricing program on RJ Schinner sold products
• ½ off RJ Schinner Apparel, and much more!

Location: 7530 91st Street Court South, Cottage Grove MN, 55016 | www.rjschinner.com

R.J. Schinner Co., Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We hire and promote for all positions without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, disability, or veteran status. All terms and conditions of employment are administered on the basis of equality.