Warehouse Associate - Hazardous, Shipping, Manufacturing

CBRE Group, Inc.; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

PTO

401k match

Paid holidays

Job summary

CBRE Group, Inc. in San Jose, CA is hiring a Warehouse Associate to support safe handling, labeling, storage and shipment of materials, including hazardous items.

You'll ensure compliance with shipping regulations and safety standards while contributing to accurate inventory and efficient logistics. This hands-on role partners with operations to prepare shipments, verify contents, record data, and coordinate with carriers and internal teams.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED plus 3–4 years of related experience.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs and perform physical tasks.
• Knowledge of processes, procedures, systems within the job function.
• Ability to evaluate and communicate complex information clearly.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Strong organizational and analytical mindset.
• Good math skills including percentages, discounts, and markups.
• Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Prepare documents and shipping orders; pack, seal, and label for shipping.
• Verify contents against records to ensure accuracy of shipments.
• Record shipment data (weight, charges, space, damages) for reports.
• Contact carrier representatives to arrange shipments and deliver instructions.
• Requisition and store shipping materials; maintain stock records.
• Collaborate with customers, subcontractors, engineers, project managers, and teams to support on-time, on-budget projects.
• Analyze data to identify issues and potentially propose new techniques.
• Impact related teams and suggest process improvements to boost efficiency.

Skills

Attention to detail

Physical stamina

Advanced organizational skills

Advanced math skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

About the Role:

CBRE is hiring a Warehouse Associate on behalf of a leading global technology manufacturer in San Jose, CA!

In this hands-on role, you'll support the safe handling, labeling, storage, and shipment of materials, including hazardous materials, while ensuring compliance with shipping regulations and safety standards. From preparing shipments and maintaining inventory accuracy to loading and unloading freight and coordinating logistics activities, you'll play a critical role in keeping operations running efficiently. If you're detail-oriented, safety-focused, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this is an excellent opportunity to join a world-class operation and make an immediate impact.

This job is part of the Supply Chain function. They are responsible for maximizing the effectiveness of the organization’s supply chain.

What You’ll Do:

• Prepare documents and shipping orders. Pack, seal, and label materials for shipping using the most cost-effective method of shipping.
• Examine contents and compare with records to verify the accuracy of outgoing shipments.
• Record shipment data, such as weight, charges, space availability, and damages and discrepancies, for reporting, accounting, and record-keeping purposes.
• Contact carrier representative to make arrangements and to issue instructions for shipping and delivery of materials.
• Requisition and store shipping materials and supplies to maintain inventory of stock. Keep records on the use and damage of stock or stock handling equipment.
• Work closely with customers, subcontractors, engineers, designers, project managers, sales, shipping and receiving and panel shop to help Operations facilitate on-time and on-budget projects.
• Gather and analyze data to identify and solve complex problems that arise with little or no precedent. May recommend new techniques.
• Impact own team and other teams whose work activities are closely related.
• Suggest improvements to existing processes and solutions to improve the efficiency of the team.

What You’ll Need:

• High School Diploma or GED with 3-4 years of job-related experience.
• Physical requirements to include stooping, standing, climbing and frequent lifting of a minimum of 50 lbs.
• A comprehensive understanding of a range of processes, procedures, systems, and concepts within own job function is required.
• Ability to evaluate and communicates unusual and/or complex content in a concise and logical way.
• In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
• Advanced organizational skills with an inquisitive mindset.
• Advanced math skills. Ability to calculate advanced figures such as percentages, discounts, and markups

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Why CBRE?

We are guided by the needs of the cities we inhabit, the communities we build and the world we thrive in!

• Benefits start 1st of the month: Medical, dental vision, PTO, 401k match, paid holidays and more...
• Internal advancement available after 6-month mark
• Work/Life Balance: 40-45 hours a week

AI Use Disclosure

We value human interaction to understand each candidate's unique experience, skills, and aspirations. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to make hiring decisions, and we ask that candidates disclose any use of AI in the application and interview process.