Warehouse Associate- Novato, CA

Woodgrain, Inc.; Novato (CA); On-site; USD 30,307 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

HSA

FSA

401(k) with Company Match

Long-Term Disability

Short-Term Disability

PTO/Paid Time Off

Holidays

Job summary

Woodgrain, Inc. in Novato, CA is seeking a Warehouse Associate to operate a forklift, move and stack materials, and assist with loading shipments. The role includes order pulling, inventory scanning, and maintaining accurate records while upholding safety standards.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED and forklift certification. This position offers comprehensive benefits and a stable team environment in a manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required or equivalent experience.
• Forklift license/certification required or in training.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift safely and efficiently per guidelines.
• Receive, unload, move, and stack material within warehouse.
• Load trailers using proper loading techniques and route sheets.
• Perform order pulling duties and verify shipments for accuracy.
• Use handheld scanner to track materials and assist with inventories.
• Maintain clean, safe work area and follow OSHA standards.

Skills

Forklift operation

Material handling

Safety compliance

Inventory scanning

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Forklift license/certification

Tools

Handheld scanner

Stacking machine

Job description

Job Title

Warehouse Associate – Novato, CA

Salary

$22.00 - $25.00 depending on experience

Summary

The material handler is responsible for operating a forklift vehicle for the purpose of moving, stacking, replenishment, staging, and loading and unloading material for shipment. The operator is accountable for the safe and efficient operation of the vehicle and will also be required to perform Order Puller duties as needed.

Education and/or Experience

• High School Diploma or GED; or up to six months related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Forklift License/Certification.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Operates forklift in a safe and efficient manner according to company guidelines.
• Inspects and records maintenance on vehicle at the beginning and end of shift.
• Receives, unloads, moves and stacks material in designated warehouse locations.
• Safely and efficiently moves material from warehouse to staging locations for loading.
• Uses forklift to move material from warehouse staging location to the trailer for loading.
• Uses a route sheet to properly load trailer.
• Utilizes proper loading techniques to ensure the material is safe, stable, and secure on the trailer.
• Cleans trailer prior to loading, removing any debris, returned materials, or orders to be reshipped, and placing material in designated location.
• Operates stacking machine.
• Performs replenishment duties, which include the moving of full and empty racks in accordance with SOP.
• Operates a handheld scanner to track material in warehouse locations.
• Performs order puller duties as needed, including efficiently picking customer orders for shipment ensuring that the order is complete, accurate, and free of damage; appropriately lifting and stacking material on carts to ensure material may be properly banded/wrapped; printing and placing shipping labels on materials.
• Assists with physical inventories as required.
• Maintains a clean, neat, and orderly work area.
• Complies with company safety policies and OSHA standards.
• Packages customer orders.
• Attends safety meetings as required.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Summary of Company Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 401(k) with a Company Match
• Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D
• Employer Paid Long-Term & Short-Term Disability
• Voluntary Supplemental Hospital and Accident Plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• 8 Company Paid Holidays & 1 Floating Holiday
• Paid Time Off (PTO)

Equal Employment Opportunity

Woodgrain is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Workplace Safety and Compliance

Woodgrain is a drug, alcohol, and tobacco-free workplace. All offers of employment are contingent upon pre‑employment background and drug screening, and some positions require a fitness for duty test.