Warehouse Associate | Forklift Driver

Big Jecca Trucking; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Main Electric is seeking a Warehouse Associate to support inventory accuracy and efficient goods handling in our facility. This role runs Monday through Friday, with start time 10:00 am and pay of 21.00 per hour, and requires adherence to safety and SOPs, teamwork, and reliable attendance.

You will operate warehouse equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks, and hand trucks, participate in regular counts, prepare orders for shipment, keep the area clean, and collaborate with supervisors to

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of warehouse operations.
• Able to operate or learn equipment like forklifts (e.g., forklifts, pallet jacks, hand trucks).
• Good organizational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Inventory Management: participate in regular inventory counts and report discrepancies.
• Goods Handling: load, unload, pick, and store products safely and efficiently.
• Procedure Adherence: follow SOPs to ensure accurate and efficient tasks.
• Equipment Operation: operate warehouse machinery safely and maintain equipment.
• Order Preparation: prepare goods for shipment and ensure correct packing for timely delivery.
• Maintain Cleanliness: keep warehouse clean and safe.
• Collaboration: work with team members and supervisors to optimize operations.
• Continuous Improvement: participate in training to improve skills and efficiency.
• Perform other duties and overtime as needed.

Skills

Warehouse operations

Forklift operation

Organizational skills

Tools

Forklifts

Pallet jacks

Hand trucks

Job description

Summary: The Warehouse Associate ensures the organized, timely, and accurate handling of goods, contributing to Main Electric's impeccable service delivery.

Job Details

• Warehouse Associate
• Monday - Friday
• Start time: 10:00 am - 7:00 pm
• Pay: 21.00/ph
• Essential Job Functions:
• Inventory Management: Participate in regular inventory counts, ensuring accuracy and reporting any discrepancies.
• Goods Handling: Safely and efficiently load, unload, pick, and store products in designated areas.
• Procedure Adherence: Follow and understand company standard operating procedures, ensuring that all tasks are performed accurately and efficiently.
• Equipment Operation: Utilize warehouse machinery and equipment, including forklifts, pallet jacks, and hand trucks, ensuring that all equipment is handled safely and maintained properly. In accordance with company safety policies, elevate all equipment that is not in good working order, condition, or repair.
• Order Preparation: Assist in preparing goods for shipment, ensuring that each order is complete, correctly packed, and ready for timely delivery.
• Maintain Cleanliness: Ensure the warehouse environment is kept clean, organized, and free from safety hazards.
• Collaboration: Work closely with team members, supervisors, and other departments to optimize warehouse operations.
• Continuous Improvement: Engage in ongoing training sessions and workshops to improve skills, stay updated with warehouse best practices, and enhance efficiency.
• Perform other duties assigned
• Work mandatory overtime as needed

Qualifications:

• Experience: 1-3 years in a warehouse setting preferred.
• Skills: Basic understanding of warehouse operations, able to operate or willing to learn equipment like forklifts, and good organizational abilities.
• Physical Requirements: Capable of lifting heavy objects and standing for extended periods.
• Attributes: Detail-oriented, punctual, and a team player.
• Communication: Able to effectively communicate with team members and superiors.
• Safety Consciousness: Always prioritize safety, understanding and adhering to all safety guidelines.

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently required to lift or pull up to 30 pounds, sit, communicate, reach, manipulate objects, tools or controls, climb ladders or onto trucks, and/or operate wire cutting machinery and forklifts. The position requires mobility, manual dexterity and coordination 50% of the time. This position requires employees to walk on concrete or other hard floor (sometimes uneven) surfaces; stand continuously; pull heavy items in warehouse or yard; load and unload trucks from ground level or platform. There will be repetitive use of hands/manual dexterity; repetitive climbing; continuous repetitive kneeling and reaching overhead, above shoulder and below shoulder; twisting and bending.

Working Conditions:

Office or warehouse environment. May be exposed to dust, heat or cold, and other environment seasonal changes. Minimum physical exertion