Warehouse Associate I

White Cap Management LLC; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

White Cap Management LLC in Wisconsin is seeking a Warehouse Associate to join our team. You will support loading, unloading, order picking, shipping, and material handling, ensuring products are prepared for pickup or delivery and secured for transport.

The role requires safety-minded team players who can lift up to 50 pounds, stand for extended periods, and work in a fast-paced environment. HS Diploma or GED is preferred, with 0–2 years of experience.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED strongly preferred.
• 0–2 years of experience in warehouse operations.
• Basic understanding of shipping, receiving, and material handling procedures.

Responsibilities

• Loads, unloads, picks, stocks, and transports materials in the warehouse and yard.
• Prepares items for shipment or pickup with secure packaging.
• Verifies product accuracy and condition prior to shipping.
• Operates forklifts and other warehouse equipment safely.
• Maintains a clean, organized work area and adheres to safety policies.
• Assists customers, installers, or subcontractors by locating materials as needed.

Skills

Forklift operation

Material handling

Safety compliance

Team player

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Job description

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.