Warehouse Associate I

Whitecap; Fort Wayne (IN); Presencial; USD 19.000 - 28.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

White Cap in Fort Wayne, IN is seeking a warehouse associate to support daily operations, including loading, unloading, order picking, shipping, and material handling.

You will prepare items for shipment, verify accuracy, operate forklifts, keep a safe, clean work area, and assist customers or installers as needed. HS Diploma or GED preferred; 0-2 years experience; on-site role with limited travel.

Formación

• HS Diploma or GED strongly preferred.
• 0-2 years of warehouse experience.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for long periods.
• Team-oriented, safety-focused, and detail-oriented.

Responsabilidades

• Load, unload, pick, stock, and transport materials throughout the warehouse.
• Prepare items for shipment or pickup using packaging and protective methods.
• Verify product accuracy and condition before staging or shipping.
• Operate forklifts or other material handling equipment.
• Maintain a clean, safe work area and assist customers or installers.

Conocimientos

Shipping & receiving

Material handling procedures

Attention to detail

Safety compliance

Team-oriented

Physical stamina

Educación

HS Diploma or GED

Herramientas

Forklift operation

Descripción del empleo

A position at White Cap isn’t your ordinary job. You’ll work in an exciting and diverse environment, meet interesting people, and have a variety of career opportunities.

The White Cap family is committed to Building Trust on Every Job. We do this by being deeply knowledgeable, fully capable, and always dependable, and our associates are the driving force behind this commitment.

Job Summary

Responsible for supporting warehouse operations by performing a variety of tasks including loading, unloading, order picking, shipping, and material handling. Ensures products are accurately prepared for pickup or delivery, secured for transport, and handled in a safe, efficient, and dependable manner.

Major Tasks, Responsibilities and Key Accountabilities

• Loads, unloads, sorts, picks, stocks, stages, and transports materials throughout the warehouse and yard.
• Prepares items for shipment or customer pickup by securely packaging materials using shrink wrap, strapping, or other protective methods.
• Verifies product accuracy and condition before staging or shipping.
• Installs protective devices such as bracing or padding to prevent damage during transport.
• Operates forklifts or other material handling equipment to move goods safely and efficiently.
• Maintains a clean and organized work area, ensuring compliance with safety policies and procedures.
• Assists customers, installers, or subcontractors by fulfilling orders or locating materials.
• May drive company vehicles to pick up or deliver materials as needed.

Nature and Scope

• Selects correct processes from clearly prescribed rules, past practices, or instruction. Seeks advice and guidance on non-routine or problem areas from supervisor. Deviations from the norm are cleared by the supervisor.

• Under close supervision, exercises limited latitude/independent judgment. Work typically involves detailed checks or close review of output by a senior coworker and/or supervisor.

• None.

Work Environment

• Typically located in a comfortable environment but with regular exposure to factors that may cause noticeable discomfort or a moderate risk of accident or illness, such as temperature extremes, moving machinery, loud noises, and fumes.

• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds in a physical environment. Ability to stand for periods of time up to and exceeding 60 minutes. Ability to make repetitive movements, such as using a 10-key or calculator, bending, or squatting.

• Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time.

Education and Experience

• HS Diploma or GED strongly preferred. 0-2 years of experience in area of responsibility.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to operate forklifts and other warehouse equipment safely.
• Basic understanding of shipping, receiving, and material handling procedures.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety.
• Physical ability to lift and move heavy materials.
• Willingness to work in a team-oriented, fast-paced environment.

If you’re looking to play a role in building America, consider one of our open opportunities. We can’t wait to meet you.

Functional Area

Field Operations

Work Type

On-Site

Req ID WCJR-037158

White Cap is an Equal Opportunity Minority/Female/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veteran and Consider for employment and hires qualified candidates without regard to age, race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, protected veteran or disability status or any factor prohibited by law.