Warehouse Associate II | Forklift Operator

We Ship Express; Missouri; On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Team-oriented work environment

Growth opportunities

Expanding nationwide operations

Job summary

We Ship Express in Missouri is seeking a Warehouse Associate II to join our St. Charles team. This full-time role combines general warehouse duties with forklift operation, shipping and receiving, and inventory support.

You will safely operate forklifts, pick and pack orders, inspect shipments, and maintain accurate inventory. The position emphasizes safety, reliability, and teamwork in a fast-growing nationwide company.

Qualifications

• Two to five years of warehouse experience preferred.
• Familiarity with warehouse shipping practices and procedures.
• Ability to safely load, unload, stage, and move products throughout the warehouse.
• Reliable team member with strong attendance and work ethic.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and as part of a team.
• Flexibility and willingness to perform a variety of warehouse functions as operational needs change.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Commitment to workplace safety and quality standards.
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate forklifts and pallet jacks to move, load, unload, stack, and stage products.
• Pick, pack, and prepare customer orders for shipment.
• Perform quality inspections on incoming and outgoing shipments.
• Receive and unload incoming products.
• Package, label, stack, palletize, and prepare products for shipment.
• Place products in designated warehouse locations, including racks, shelves, and staging areas.
• Secure palletized products using strapping, stretch wrap, and other protective materials.
• Assist with inventory counts and help maintain accurate physical inventory.
• Verify shipping, receiving, and inventory paperwork for accuracy and completeness.
• Perform general warehouse functions including picking, packing, box making, palletizing, material handling, cross-docking, and quality assurance.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized warehouse environment.
• Follow all company safety procedures, quality standards, and operating practices.
• Participate in quality and process improvement activities.
• Perform other warehouse duties as assigned.

Skills

Forklift operation

Warehouse operations

Teamwork

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Warehouse Associate II | Forklift Operator

We Ship Express is a growing nationwide warehousing, fulfillment, and logistics company supporting customers in the wine, beer, and spirits industry. As our business continues to expand, we are adding full-time Warehouse Associate II | Forklift Operators to our St Charles team.

This position combines general warehouse responsibilities with forklift operation, shipping and receiving, and inventory support. We are looking for experienced warehouse professionals who are dependable, safety-focused, and comfortable working across multiple areas of warehouse operations.

What You'll Do

Warehouse Associate II | Forklift Operators support daily warehouse operations by performing the full range of warehouse responsibilities while also operating forklifts to safely receive, move, and ship products.

Key responsibilities include:

• Safely operate forklifts and pallet jacks to move, load, unload, stack, and stage products
• Pick, pack, and prepare customer orders for shipment
• Perform quality inspections on incoming and outgoing shipments
• Receive and unload incoming products
• Package, label, stack, palletize, and prepare products for shipment
• Place products in designated warehouse locations, including racks, shelves, and staging areas
• Secure palletized products using strapping, stretch wrap, and other protective materials
• Assist with inventory counts and help maintain accurate physical inventory
• Verify shipping, receiving, and inventory paperwork for accuracy and completenessPerform general warehouse functions including picking, packing, box making, palletizing, material handling, cross-docking, and quality assurance
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized warehouse environment
• Follow all company safety procedures, quality standards, and operating practices
• Participate in quality and process improvement activities
• Perform other warehouse duties as assigned

What We're Looking For

• Two to five years of warehouse, shipping/receiving, material handling, or related experience preferred
• Familiarity with warehouse shipping practices and procedures
• Ability to safely load, unload, stage, and move products throughout the warehouse
• Reliable team member with strong attendance and work ethic
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and as part of a team
• Flexibility and willingness to perform a variety of warehouse functions as operational needs change
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Commitment to workplace safety and quality standards
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions

Physical Requirements

• Regularly required to stand and walk throughout the shift
• Frequently required to use hands and finger dexterity
• Occasionally required to bend, stoop, kneel, or climb
• Ability to lift, push, or carry items up to 50 pounds
• Ability to safely operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other warehouse equipment

Why Join We Ship Express

• Growing company with expanding nationwide operations
• Team-oriented work environment
• Opportunity to use and expand your forklift, inventory, shipping, and warehouse operations skills