Warehouse Associate - 1st Shift

DeKalb Health; Elkwood (VA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Moore in Elkwood, VA is seeking a Warehouse Associate to support fast-paced direct mail production operations. You will receive, store, move, and ship materials such as paper stock, envelopes, inserts, and packaging, while maintaining inventory accuracy and adhering to safety standards.

This full-time role requires a high school diploma, 1 year in warehouse work, ability to obtain forklift certification, and solid teamwork, communication, and computer skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum one year of warehouse, distribution, manufacturing, or production experience.
• Ability to obtain forklift certification and safely operate equipment.
• Basic computer skills and ability to use inventory tracking systems.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Reading and understanding work orders, receiving documents, and inventory reports.

Responsibilities

• Receive, inspect, and verify shipments for accuracy.
• Load and unload with forklifts and pallet jacks.
• Store and organize inventory in designated locations.
• Pull and stage paper, envelopes, inserts, and supplies for production.
• Deliver materials to production departments per schedules.
• Prepare outgoing shipments with palletizing and labeling.
• Assist with USPS mail preparation and mail transportation tasks.
• Perform inventory transactions and conduct cycle counts.
• Maintain inventory accuracy and report discrepancies.

Skills

Forklift certification

Equipment operation

Inventory management

Reading work orders

Communication

Teamwork

Time management

Independent work

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Inventory tracking systems

Job description

• Location 13129 Airpark Drive,Elkwood, VA, 22718,United States
• Base Pay $15.00 - $18.00 / Hour
• Job Category Receiving, Warehouse
• Employee Type Full-Time Regular
• Required Degree High school
• Manage Others No

The Warehouse Associate is responsible for supporting warehouse operations within a fast-paced direct mail production environment. This position ensures the efficient receipt, storage, movement, and distribution of materials used in mail production, including paper stock, envelopes, inserts, packaging supplies, and finished mail products. The Warehouse Associate plays a critical role in maintaining inventory accuracy, supporting production schedules, and ensuring timely shipment of customer mailings while adhering to quality and safety standards.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Receive, inspect, and verify incoming shipments for accuracy and damage.
• Load and unload trucks using forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material handling equipment.
• Store and organize inventory in designated warehouse locations.
• Pull and stage paper, envelopes, inserts, ink, packaging materials, and other supplies for production jobs.
• Deliver materials to production departments according to work schedules and production requirements.
• Remove finished products from production lines and transport them to shipping or storage locations.
• Prepare outgoing shipments by palletizing, shrink-wrapping, labeling, and completing shipping documentation.
• Assist with USPS mail preparation, postal verification, and mail transportation activities as required.
• Perform inventory transactions using warehouse management systems, scanners, or manual records.
• Conduct cycle counts and participates in physical inventory audits.
• Maintain inventory accuracy and report discrepancies to management.
• Operate warehouse equipment safely and efficiently.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Follow all company policies, OSHA regulations, and safety procedures.
• Communicate effectively with production, shipping, quality, and management teams to ensure workflow efficiency.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to obtain forklift certification and safely operate equipment: forklifts, pallet jacks and other warehouse equipment.
• Previous warehouse, manufacturing, distribution, or logistics experience required.
• Basic computer skills and ability to use inventory tracking systems.
• Knowledge of shipping, receiving, and material handling procedures.
• Ability to read work orders, receiving documents, and inventory reports.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Strong multi-tasking, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills required.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Education and Experience:

• HighSchoolDiplomaor GED required.
• Minimum one (1) year of warehouse, distribution, manufacturing, or production experience.

Physical Requirements:

• Extendedperiodsofstanding,walking,andoccasional bending
• Regular lifting up/moving up to 55 lbs. on a consistent basis
• Periodicstooping,pinching,and gripping

Moore is a data-driven constituent experience management (CXM) company achieving accelerated growth for clients through integrated supporter experiences across all platforms, channels, and devices. We are an innovation-led company that is the largest marketing, data, and fundraising company in North America, serving the purpose-driven industry with clients across education, association, political, and commercial sectors.

How We’ll Support You:

• Join the largest marketing and fundraising company in North America serving the nonprofit industry, where we prioritize innovation and professional growth.
• Collaborate with industry subject matter experts with over 5,000 employees across the enterprise.
• To help you stay energized, engaged and inspired, we offer a wide range of benefits including comprehensive healthcare, paid holidays, and generous paid time off so you can have the time and space to recharge and pursue your other passions and be with the people you care about.
• Moore is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.