Warehouse Associate 2 - Receiving/Forklift Driver

St. Luke's Health System; Meridian (ID); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Luke’s Health System in Meridian, Idaho, is seeking a Warehouse Associate 2 to support receiving, shipping, and inventory management in our distribution center.

This role involves picking, packing, and staging orders, plus verifying shipments and maintaining accurate stock records. You will use technology to prepare orders, rotate stock, and collaborate with the packing, shipping, and inventory teams to ensure timely, accurate deliveries.

Qualifications

• Six months of warehouse experience required.
• Ability to operate warehouse equipment safely.
• Strong attention to inventory accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Accurately prepare orders for shipment using operating technology.
• Assist inventory control with stock rotation and records.
• Collaborate with picking, packing and shipping teams for efficient operations.
• Receive, unload, and verify incoming shipments against packing lists.
• Stock shelves and operate warehouse equipment safely.

Education

No education required

Tools

Forklift driving

Job description

At St. Luke’s, we pride ourselves on fostering a workplace culture that values diversity, promotes collaboration, and prioritizes employee well-being. Our commitment to excellence in patient care extends to creating an environment where our team can thrive both personally and professionally. With opportunities for growth, competitive benefits, and a supportive community of colleagues, St. Luke’s is truly a great place to work.

Under general supervision, the Warehouse Associate 2 will perform a variety of receiving, shipping, and organizational tasks in a product distribution and warehouse environment. Shipping tasks include picking, packing and shipment of orders. Receiving tasks include breaking down and receipt of truck and common carrier shipments and stocking the received items to warehouse locations. Shipping tasks include order fulfillment, packaging, and staging as well as process/labeling of common carrier shipped orders.

What You Can Expect

• Accurately and effectively use the operating technology to prepare orders for shipment in accordance with standards.
• Performs intermediate assistance in material management activities, such as inventory control, stock rotation, and maintaining accurate records of stock levels and locations
• Collaborate with other warehouse departments to ensure smooth and efficient operations throughout the facility, including coordinating with the picking, packing, and shipping teams
• Validate inventory to verify availability of needed stock and perform inventory reconciliation activities resolving problems that are typically straightforward.
• Notify and collaborate with supervisor or inventory control teams of shortages or identified discrepancies in the orders for follow-up.
• Applies working knowledge to perform shipping and receiving duties, including inspecting and verifying incoming and outgoing shipments, processing documentation, and organizing materials for storage or transport.
• Monitor packaging/shipping material supplies and notify the Distribution Supervisor when materials stocking levels are below targeted stocking levels
• Using technology and efficient equipment, receive and unload incoming material from trucking or parcel companies and compare information on packing slips with purchase orders to verify accuracy of shipment according to procedure
• Unpack, verify, sort, and count inventory received inventory according to the expected standards. Responsible for accurately receiving and recording purchased items.
• Inspect shipments for damages, loss, expiration date or defects, and notify the appropriate personnel for resolution.
• Stock shelves in the warehouse using equipment and technology.
• Operate warehouse equipment, such as forklifts, pallet jacks, and hand trucks, to safely move, load, and unload materials, adhering to established safety protocols and procedures.
• Conduct regular inventory audits and cycle counts, identifying discrepancies and assisting in the resolution of any issues to maintain accurate inventory records.
• Comply with all company policies, procedures, and safety guidelines, as well as local, state, and federal regulations related to warehouse operations and the handling of materials.
• Assist in other warehouse tasks as needed, including packing, labeling, and general maintenance duties.
• Serve as a role model and mentor to other employees.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• Experience: Six (6) months' experience

Preferred Qualifications

Requirements:

At St. Luke’s, we pride ourselves on fostering a workplace culture that values diversity, promotes collaboration, and prioritizes employee well-being. Our commitment to excellence in patient care extends to creating an environment where our team can thrive both personally and professionally. With opportunities for growth, competitive benefits, and a supportive community of colleagues, St. Luke’s is truly a great place to work.

Under general supervision, the Warehouse Associate 2 will perform a variety of receiving, shipping, and organizational tasks in a product distribution and warehouse environment. Shipping tasks include picking, packing and shipment of orders. Receiving tasks include breaking down and receipt of truck and common carrier shipments and stocking the received items to warehouse locations. Shipping tasks include order fulfillment, packaging, and staging as well as process/labeling of common carrier shipped orders.

What You Can Expect

• Accurately and effectively use the operating technology to prepare orders for shipment in accordance with standards.
• Performs intermediate assistance in material management activities, such as inventory control, stock rotation, and maintaining accurate records of stock levels and locations
• Collaborate with other warehouse departments to ensure smooth and efficient operations throughout the facility, including coordinating with the picking, packing, and shipping teams
• Validate inventory to verify availability of needed stock and perform inventory reconciliation activities resolving problems that are typically straightforward.
• Notify and collaborate with supervisor or inventory control teams of shortages or identified discrepancies in the orders for follow-up.
• Applies working knowledge to perform shipping and receiving duties, including inspecting and verifying incoming and outgoing shipments, processing documentation, and organizing materials for storage or transport.
• Monitor packaging/shipping material supplies and notify the Distribution Supervisor when materials stocking levels are below targeted stocking levels
• Using technology and efficient equipment, receive and unload incoming material from trucking or parcel companies and compare information on packing slips with purchase orders to verify accuracy of shipment according to procedure
• Unpack, verify, sort, and count inventory received inventory according to the expected standards. Responsible for accurately receiving and recording purchased items.
• Inspect shipments for damages, loss, expiration date or defects, and notify the appropriate personnel for resolution.
• Stock shelves in the warehouse using equipment and technology.
• Operate warehouse equipment, such as forklifts, pallet jacks, and hand trucks, to safely move, load, and unload materials, adhering to established safety protocols and procedures.
• Conduct regular inventory audits and cycle counts, identifying discrepancies and assisting in the resolution of any issues to maintain accurate inventory records.
• Comply with all company policies, procedures, and safety guidelines, as well as local, state, and federal regulations related to warehouse operations and the handling of materials.
• Assist in other warehouse tasks as needed, including packing, labeling, and general maintenance duties.
• Serve as a role model and mentor to other employees.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• Education: No education required
• Experience: Six (6) months' experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Forklift driving experience
  

What's in it for you:

At St. Luke’s, caring for people in the communities we serve is our mission – and this includes our own SLHS team. We offer a robust benefits package to support our teams both professionally and personally. In addition to a competitive salary and retirement plans, we ensure our team feels supported in their benefits beyond the typical medical, dental, and vision offerings. We care about you and have fantastic financial and physical wellness options, such as: on-site massages, on-site counseling via our Employee Assistance Program, access to the Personify Health Wellness tool, as well as other formal training and career development offerings to ensure you are meeting your career goals.

St. Luke’s is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by law.

*Please note: this posting is not reflective of all job duties and responsibilities and is intended to provide an overview to job seekers.