Warehouse Associate II

J.B. Hunt; Whitestown (IN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental coverage

Vision care

401(k) plan

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Paid time off

Maternity leave

Parental leave

Paid holidays

Job summary

J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. in Whitestown, IN is seeking a Warehouse Associate II to support inventory control, shipping, receiving, and cycle counts across shifts.

You will operate material handling equipment, assist with loading and unloading, and help maintain secure storage of goods. The role requires 18+ years old with up to 1 year warehouse experience or military equivalent, forklift certification, OSHA knowledge, and the ability to work outdoors and across days, nights, or weekends as

Qualifications

• Must be 18+ with up to 1 year warehouse or military experience.
• Ability to work outdoors and across nights/weekends as needed.
• Forklift certified and OSHA knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Prepare goods and materials for shipment with packing slips.
• Operate MHE: forklifts, pallet jacks, and handcarts to load/unload.
• Maintain inventory accuracy and perform stock checks.
• Verify orders and process returns; inspect for damage.
• Ensure dock doors are secured and wheel chocks used.
• Handle damaged or recalled goods as needed.

Skills

Outdoor work ability

Flexibility

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Forklift certification

MHE operation

Job description

Job Title:Warehouse Associate IIDepartment:OperationsCountry:United States of AmericaState/Province:IndianaCity:WhitestownFull/Part Time:Full timeJob Summary:Under routine supervision, this position is responsible for assisting in the maintenance of secure inventory storage and control of materials and into/out of the warehouse. Performs duties associated with storage, shipping, receiving, and physical counts of the assets to verify integrity. This position will operate equipment to assist with the movement of goods within the warehouse. The incumbent must be able to work any shift to satisfy the demand for flexibility in scheduling to ensure operational success. This includes but is not limited to, day shifts, night shifts, and weekend shifts.Job Description:Key Responsibilities:Prepare goods and materials to be shipped along with their corresponding packing slips; perform basic inventory maintenanceUse lifting devices under, over, or around loaded pallets, skids, or boxes and secure material or products for transport to designated areasEnsure compliance with established internal control procedures (e.g. dock doors are locked, wheel chocks utilization)Process material stock requests, orders, and returns using inventory and billing systems necessary for installationOperate Material Handling Equipment (MHE), such as forklifts, pallet jacks, and handcarts, to load and unload vehicles; Move levers or controls that operate lifting devices, such as forklifts, lift beams with swivel-hooks, hoists, or elevating platforms, to load, unload, transport, or stack material within and outside designated areasHandle defective, discontinued, or recalled goods; destroy returned goods as appropriatePerform check-ins and check-outs; verify order completeness and inspect for damageReview the daily processing of goods received as returns and the return of goods to vendors; ensure the timely and accurate processing of all returnsReceive, issue, and store supplies and equipment; process customer turn-ins; inspect, verify, and count supplies and equipment for accuracy, overall condition, and accountabilityQualifications:Minimum Qualifications:18 years of age with up to 1 year of experience in a warehouse setting and/or military equivalent experienceAbility to work outdoors, in the elements, or across multiple shifts including nights and/or weekends if neededPreferred Qualifications:High School Diploma/GED with 2-3 years of experienceCertified to drive a forkliftOSHA knowledgeAbility to fulfill physical requirements (lift/move appliance up to 100 pounds)Ability to wear appropriate work attire (bump cap, footwear, gloves, safety vests)Willingness to work flexible workdays and hoursAbility to multitaskThis position is not eligible for employment-based sponsorship.Compensation:Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include skills, education, experience, geography, and other qualifications of the successful candidate. This position may be eligible for annual bonus and incentives based on profitability or volumes in accordance with the terms of the Company’s bonus and incentive plans, as applicable and in effect from time to time.Benefits:The Company offers the following benefits for full-time positions, subject to applicable eligibility requirements, as may be in effect from time to time: medical benefit, dental benefit, vision benefit, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage, paid time off commensurate with tenure (includes vacation and sick time), six weeks of paid maternity leave along with two weeks of paid parental leave, and six paid holidays annually.Education:GED, High SchoolWork Experience:Distribution/Material HandlingJob Opening ID:00649262 Warehouse Associate II (Open)This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Both J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. and Hunt Mexicana S.A. de C.V. are equal employment opportunity employers without regard to any characteristic protected under applicable law, including veterans and disability.