Warehouse Associate I (Forklift Experience Required)

ProAmpac; Monroe (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

ProAmpac in Monroe, OH is hiring a Warehouse Associate I for the 1st Shift (7am to 3:30pm). You will operate a forklift to move, put-away and relocate items with safety and efficiency.

Ideal candidate has strong attention to detail, good communication, and ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Prior ERP experience and FIFO knowledge are a plus.

Qualifications

• Must possess High School Diploma or GED.
• Forklift experience (1 year preferred).
• Able to read production work orders and use ERP systems.
• Detail oriented with good organization and time management.
• Willing to train in other areas of the plant.
• Must be available to work overtime on short notice.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift to move, pick, and store products.
• Read production orders to determine items to be moved or picked.
• Maintain inventory accuracy and rotate stock using FIFO.
• Follow safety policies and work in a team environment.
• Maintain a clean and organized warehouse and use racking systems.

Skills

Detail oriented

Communication skills

Fast-paced work environment

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365

Job description

Description

Job Title: Warehouse Associate I

Shift: 1st Shift (7am to 3:30pm)

Pay: $18.50 and above, based on relevant experience

Location: Monroe, OH

Job Summary:

The warehouse associate will be responsible for operating a forklift to move, put‑away, relocate, stack in a safe, efficient, and accurate manner. The ideal candidate will have a strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work in a fast paced environment. Warehouse Associates will conduct themselves in an appropriate and professional manner at all times with all employees and outside services.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Experience working in a warehouse environment (Order selecting, picking, product storage, product staging)
• Working with racking systems and loading/unloading pallets, maximizing storage by stacking products vertically, etc.
• Working in a team environment, joint problem solving
• Follow all safety policies and procedures to ensure a safe working environment for all team members
• Read production work orders, customer orders, purchase orders to determine items to be moved or picked.
• Operate forklift safely observing all safety rules, utilizing horn, and maintaining proper speeds
• Follows the directions of Supervision/Leads
• Able to prioritize tasks and displays a sense of urgency
• Ensure all raw materials are received in utilizing ERP system, validating receipt against packing slip. Placarding each skid and put away into storage location.
• Ensure all stock is rotated in accordance to FIFO (First In/First Out) procedure
• Ensure that all partial items are combined, counted, and marked properly
• Ensure inventory accuracy by properly completing put-away, storage & handling of Finished Goods/Raw Materials
• Maintain a clean and organized warehouse
• Preferred experience in Microsoft Dynamics 365
• Other duties as assigned

Education :

• Must possess either a High School Diploma or GED

Qualifications :

• Must have previous forklift experience (1 year experience preferred)
• Satisfactory completion of internal forklift training program
• Detail oriented with good organization and time management skills
• Ability to adapt and work efficiently in a fast‑paced environment
• Willing to train in other areas of the plant
• Must be available to work overtime on short notice which may include weekend, evening, or holiday hours

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

• None

Skills/Competencies

• Must be capable of performing addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division calculations.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Forklift/Mechanical equipment operation - 95% of the workday
• Requires frequent of sitting, walking, and standing
• Must be able to lift up to 50lbs.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Environment is typical of a manufacturing area; hearing protection is required due to the high noise level.
• Exposure to extreme temperatures depending on the season and area; limited temperature regulation is available.
• Presence of complex machinery and equipment; requires awareness of moving parts and operational hazards.