Warehouse Associate / Backup Driver

J. H. Larson Co.; Watertown (SD); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a family-owned company that values its employees and fosters long-term relationships. As a Warehouse Associate and Backup Driver, you will enhance operational efficiency and ensure customer satisfaction. Your responsibilities include receiving, storing, and organizing materials, as well as delivering orders. With a competitive benefits package and a collaborative environment, this role is perfect for those who take pride in their work and want to make a meaningful impact every day. If you're ready to contribute to a thriving team, apply today!

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k with Match

Life Insurance

PTO and 9 paid holidays

Short Term and Long Term Disability

Health Savings Account with Employer Match

Critical Illness & Accident Insurance

Employee Assistance Programs

Qualifications

• 1 year experience in a team environment required.
• Ability to operate powered equipment like forklifts safely.

Responsibilities

• Pick, fill, and pack orders for timely deliveries.
• Load and unload materials and trucks efficiently.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication Skills

Math Skills

Prioritization

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

RF Scanner

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Watertown - WTN (2) - Watertown, SD

Education Level: High School or GED

Salary Range: $20.00 - $22.00 Hourly

Job Shift: Day

Job Category: Warehouse

Description

Warehouse Associate / Backup Driver

Monday-Friday 8am-5pm

$20.00-22.00/hour

Are you looking for a workplace that truly values its employees and is committed to building long-term relationships with customers and suppliers? Do you take pride in your work, thrive in a collaborative environment, and want to make a meaningful impact every day? Look no further than J.H. Larson, a family-owned company celebrating their 94^th anniversary this year!

J.H. Larson Company is an independent distributor of Electrical, Plumbing, HVAC and Datacom products with 8 locations in Minnesota, Wisconsin and South Dakota. We remain dedicated to our employees, customers and vendors, and are positioned to move into the future as a family owned and operated business.

We have a great opportunity to join our Warehouse Team at our Watertown, SD branch. As a Warehouse Associate and Backup Driver, you will help support our operations by increasing operational efficiency, ensuring customer satisfaction, and contributing to company profitability. You will be responsible for accurately and safely receiving, storing, and organizing materials, as well as processing incoming and outgoing shipments. You will also play a key part in fulfilling and delivering complete, on-time orders to our customers.

What’s In It For You?

• Highly competitive benefits package
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Short Term and Long Term Disability
• 401k with Match
• Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account with Employer Match
• Critical Illness & Accident Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs
• PTO and 9 paid holidays, as well as your birthday!

And more!

Responsibilities Include:

• Pick, fill, and pack orders on a timely basis to ensure prompt and accurate deliveries and transfers.
• Load and unload materials and trucks.
• Safely utilize power equipment including mechanical lift or vehicles when necessary to fulfill orders and restock warehouse shelves.
• Keep the warehouse clean and organized including disposal of leftover packing materials. such as wooden crates, pallets, and cardboard.
• Maintain accurate inventory management and take inventory of materials shipped or received. Refill primary bins using proper procedures and minimizing open boxes.
• Receive and process incoming stock and materials.
• Deliver products to customers in the absence of any of the full-time drivers.
• Communicate with other departments and branches regarding order status or inventory issues. Work in a team environment to ensure the efficient operation of the warehouse.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

Education

• High School Diploma or GED

Experience and/or Training

• 1 year working in a team environment
• Some experience driving a commercial vehicle
• Ability to safely and effectively operate powered equipment such as forklifts, stock chasers, and other vehicles
• Strong verbal communication skills for interacting with team members
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively
• Ability to work safely and accurately
• Strong math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication) and reading skills
• 2+ years in a warehouse setting, working with power equipment, and pulling orders preferred
• 1 year warehouse experience including working with an RF Scanner, a forklift, and wire cutting preferred

Licenses/Certificates/Other Requirements

• Valid US Driver’s license
• Clean Driving Record
• Up-to-date federal medical card preferred

We are committed to providing salary ranges for open positions. Please note that the specific compensation for this role will be determined based on your experience, qualifications, location, and internal equity considerations.

If you are excited about joining us as a Warehouse Associate and Backup Driver at our Watertown, SD branch, check out our website and apply today at: www.jhlarson.com/careers, and while you’re there, contact us at [e-mail] to learn more about this opportunity. We can’t wait to hear from you and discuss how you can contribute to our success!

We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.