Warehouse Associate [FLO FLC]

A.P. Moller - Maersk; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Maersk Ground Freight in San Diego seeks a reliable Warehouse Agent / Forklift Operator to handle inbound and outbound freight safely and efficiently, keeping our warehouse flowing and customers satisfied. You will operate sit-down and stand-up forklifts, scan freight with handheld devices, and update the WMS/TMS systems, while maintaining a clean, organized, and safe work environment.

Follow OSHA and Maersk safety protocols, including PPE, and assist with routine cycle counts and inventory

Qualifications

• Experience operating forklifts and warehouse equipment.
• Ability to receive, inspect, and document inbound freight.
• Comfort with scanning and updating warehouse systems (WMS/TMS).

Responsibilities

• Operate sit-down and stand-up forklifts, reach trucks, and pallet jacks to move freight within the warehouse.
• Receive, inspect, and document inbound freight for accuracy and damage; report discrepancies immediately.
• Stage and organize outbound freight by route, destination, or customer for efficient loading.
• Load and unload trailers, containers, and straight trucks in accordance with weight distribution and safety standards.
• Scan all freight using handheld devices and update the WMS/TMS systems accurately.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe warehouse environment at all times.
• Perform daily equipment inspections and report any maintenance needs.
• Follow all OSHA and Maersk safety protocols including PPE requirements.
• Assist with cycle counts, inventory audits, and freight reconciliation as directed.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety-minded

Warehouse operations

Tools

WMS

TMS

Handheld scanners

Job description

Maersk Ground Freight is hiring a skilled and safety-minded Warehouse Agent / Forklift Operator to support our San Diego warehouse operations. In this role, you will be responsible for receiving, staging, sorting, and loading freight accurately and efficiently — all while maintaining the highest standards of safety and care. This is a critical position that keeps our freight flowing and our customers happy.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operate sit-down and stand-up forklifts, reach trucks, and pallet jacks to move freight within the warehouse.

• Receive, inspect, and document inbound freight for accuracy and damage; report discrepancies immediately.

• Stage and organize outbound freight by route, destination, or customer for efficient loading.

• Load and unload trailers, containers, and straight trucks in accordance with weight distribution and safety standards.

• Scan all freight using handheld devices and update the WMS/TMS systems accurately.

• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe warehouse environment at all times.

• Perform daily equipment inspections and report any maintenance needs.

• Follow all OSHA and Maersk safety protocols including PPE requirements.

• Assist with cycle counts, inventory audits, and freight reconciliation as directed.

Maersk is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we embrace different styles of thinking. Maersk is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants without regard to race, colour, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy or parental leave, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all legal requirements.

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