Warehouse Associate: Forklift & RF Scanning (Entry-Level)

Ferguson; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Job summary

Ferguson is seeking an entry level Warehouse Associate in Cedar Rapids, IA. The role offers starting pay at $18/hr with overtime potential, Monday–Friday 8:30am–5pm, and a path to contribute to a busy distribution environment.

You will operate a stand-up forklift, use RF devices to process orders, and ensure accurate receiving, staging, and stocking of materials while upholding safety rules and PPE requirements. This position supports a fast-paced team and physical workload up to 50 lbs.

Qualifications

• 0-3 years warehouse experience in shipping, receiving, delivery, or inventory management.
• High attention to detail.
• Comfortable in a fast paced, changing environment.
• Positive demeanor, dependability, and strong work ethic.
• Self-starter with ability to learn our systems quickly.
• Continued focus on improving system efficiencies and business practices.
• Ability to lift items that weigh up to 50lbs regularly.
• Knowledge of safety regulations and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a stand-up forklift (order selector/cherry picker) to pull and prepare outbound customer orders.
• Build, wrap, sort, and transport pallets and packages.
• Use technology like RF devices to sort, scan, and prepare orders.
• Accurately and timely receive, verify, stage and stock all incoming material.
• Clean the workspace as you go and participate with the team in keeping our facility clean, safe, and accident free.
• Must adhere to all safety regulations, including the correct usage of personal protective equipment (PPE). This includes wearing a safety harness with a maximum weight capacity of 400 lbs.

Skills

Attention to detail

Positive demeanor

Dependability

Self-starter

Safety regulations

Ability to learn systems

Tools

Stand-up forklift

RF devices

Job description

Ferguson is seeking an entry level Warehouse Associate in Cedar Rapids, IA. The role offers starting pay at $18/hr with overtime potential, Monday–Friday 8:30am–5pm, and a path to contribute to a busy distribution environment.

You will operate a stand-up forklift, use RF devices to process orders, and ensure accurate receiving, staging, and stocking of materials while upholding safety rules and PPE requirements. This position supports a fast-paced team and physical workload up to 50 lbs.