Warehouse Associate: Fast-Paced Logistics & Safe Operations

The McPherson Companies; Reserve (LA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

The McPherson Companies is seeking a Warehouse Associate to perform all warehouse functions including preparing shipments, unloading/loading trucks, and assisting Operations personnel. You will work with management to ensure timely, safe, and accurate order fulfillment.

Typical duties include unloading and loading product, pulling and staging orders for drivers, operating warehouse equipment per policy, and maintaining a clean, compliant facility. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous warehouse experience (filling/packaging/picking).
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Experience operating warehouse equipment including forklifts (stand-up and sit-down).
• Knowledge of procedures to secure cargo in or on a commercial vehicle.
• Ability to successfully complete the forklift certification test.

Responsibilities

• Work with Warehouse management to assure uninterruptible supply for our customers in a timely and safe manner.
• Unload and load product in and out of intercompany, package and bulk trucks for next business day’s orders in a manner compliant with company policy and local, state and federal regulations.
• Pull and stage next day’s orders for bulk and package drivers.
• Engage in proper loading, unloading and flushing procedures.
• Deliver products by following instructions from warehouse management and the delivery ticket when required (if eligible for Driver).
• Operate a vehicle on and off customer sites in a manner compliant with company policy and DOT requirements (if eligible for Driver).
• Perform drumming and other repackaging tasks within guidelines to meet customers' needs.
• Unload Rail Cars as required per company guidelines.
• Check with Operations Management for instructions at the start of each shift.
• Prepare, complete and submit paperwork required by MOP in a timely manner.
• Communicate with all Operations Personnel, Dispatchers, Fleet Maintenance Manager and assist as required.
• Help maintain a clean and safe facility.
• Complete special projects or other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
• Ensure the facility is properly shut down, locking doors and gates at shift end.

Skills

Forklift operation

Warehouse experience

Safety compliance

WMS experience

Handheld devices

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift equipment

Pallet jacks

Cherry pickers

Job description

The McPherson Companies is seeking a Warehouse Associate to perform all warehouse functions including preparing shipments, unloading/loading trucks, and assisting Operations personnel. You will work with management to ensure timely, safe, and accurate order fulfillment.

Typical duties include unloading and loading product, pulling and staging orders for drivers, operating warehouse equipment per policy, and maintaining a clean, compliant facility. Equal opportunity employer.