Warehouse Associate/Driver

Turtle; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 24,796 - 33,062; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid holidays

Floating holidays

Vacation and sick time

Employee negotiated discounts

Job summary

Turtle in Syracuse, NY is seeking a Warehouse Associate/Driver to receive, store, pick, and ship products while driving company vehicles within the local area. The role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and efficiency in daily warehouse operations.

You will count, unload, load, and transport goods, ensure proper packing and documentation in the WMS, and comply with OSHA standards. A valid driver's license and warehouse experience are required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum one year warehouse experience.
• Experience with Warehouse Management Systems preferred.
• Fork-Lift Certification preferred.
• Minimum 1 Year Driving Experience.
• Valid Driver’s License with clean driving record.
• DOT Medical Certificate/Card required.
• Ability to climb and lift minimum 25lbs.
• Must be able to read, count accurately, do simple math and write legibly.
• Ability to follow directions with emphasis on safety.
• Ability to multi-task and meet tight deadlines.
• Ability to be flexible.

Responsibilities

• Count products and verify against packing slip and WMS.
• Report shortages, damages and mis-shipments on appropriate forms.
• Unload inbound shipments and move product to storage locations.
• Ensure correct number and type of product is picked in WMS; transport orders to shipping.
• Verify outbound shipments and obtain signatures when needed.
• Load/unload cargo and transport to trailers or delivery platforms.
• Maintain equipment in a neat, clean, orderly fashion.
• Operate equipment safely per OSHA and company standards.
• Assist in inventory accuracy and cycle counts; stock rotation checks.
• Repackage or repair damaged goods; operate shrink-wrap machinery.
• Perform pallet repair and floor/yard cleaning as required.
• Execute local deliveries and obtain authorization signatures.
• Ensure safe receipt and handling of goods through the warehouse.
• Stock products correctly and safely.

Skills

Driving experience

Reading & counting

Math skills

Safety awareness

Multi-tasking

Following directions

Flexibility

Lifting up to 25 lbs

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Warehouse Management System (WMS)

Forklift Certification

Driver's License

Job description

About the Role

The Warehouse Associate/Driver will be responsible for accurately receiving, storing, picking, and shipping products, ensuring that all tasks meet company standards for accuracy, attention to detail, sanitation, safety, security, and productivity. In addition, this role requires driving a company vehicle within the assigned geographic area, with a strong emphasis on maintaining safety for oneself and others while on the road.

What You'll Do

• Count all products, compare to packing slip/Warehouse Management System (WMS) and check all shipments for damage, quantity, part number accuracy and expiration dates.
• Report shortages, damages and mis-shipments (“shipment errors” or “incorrect shipments”) on appropriate forms. Sign for inbound shipments when necessary.
• Unload inbound shipments safely and move product to storage locations. Efficiently stack and store merchandise in pallet, static, cantilever, yard and wire storage areas/rack.
• Ensure that the correct number and type of product is picked in WMS. Transport orders to shipping locations or delivery platforms with material handling equipment. Bag, tag or mark orders as required.
• Compare quantity, labeling and address with order to ensure outgoing shipments are complete and correct in WMS. Accept signature for outbound as necessary. Efficiently move product into trailers, box/rack trucks, vans, cars or containers.
• Maintain all equipment in a neat, clean and orderly fashion.
• Operate equipment safely and efficiently, while complying with OSHA and company standards.
• Assist in inventory accuracy and cycle counts. Ensure proper stock rotation. Perform aisle assessments and assignments.
• Other duties such as repackage or re-box cases per training and storage instructions. Repair and recoup damaged goods as required. Operate shrink-wrap machine. Charge forklift battery as needed; repair pallets when necessary; clean floors, work area, yard and truck bays as requested; empty trash, refill supplies for order processing and remove snow as required.
• Load/unload cargo.
• Execute local deliveries and obtain authorization signatures.
• Ensure the receipt, coordination, and safety of goods coming through the warehouse.
• Ensure products are stocked correctly and safely.

What You'll Bring

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum one year warehouse experience.
• Experience with Warehouse Management Systems preferred.
• Fork‑Lift Certification preferred.
• Minimum 1 Year Driving Experience.
• Valid Driver’s License with clean driving record.
• DOT Medical Certificate/Card required.
• Ability to climb and lift minimum 25lbs.
• Must be able to read, count accurately, do simple math (add, subtract, multiply, divide) and write legibly.
• Ability to follow directions with emphasis on safety.
• Ability to multi‑task and meet tight deadlines.
• Ability to be flexible.

What We Offer

We offer a competitive benefits package that includes:

• 401(k) plan
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid holidays
• Floating holidays
• Vacation and sick time
• Employee negotiated discounts

Turtle is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.