Warehouse Associate - sit-down forklift driver

The French Agency; Irwindale (CA); On-site; USD 23,419 - 24,796; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company is seeking a Warehouse Associate in N. Irwindale, CA. Responsibilities include managing warehouse operations such as receiving and processing orders, maintaining inventory records, and ensuring a safe working environment. Candidates should possess 2-3 years of warehouse and sit-down forklift experience, with a high school diploma or equivalent required. This position offers a pay range of $17 to $18 an hour, and requires the ability to lift up to 50 lbs regularly.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of previous warehouse experience is required.
• 2-3 years of sit-down forklift experience is required.
• Forklift certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participate in warehouse operations involving receiving, processing, and loading inventory.
• Maintain records, orders, bill of ladings, and proof of deliveries.
• Perform inventory management and keep the warehouse organized.

Skills

Strong time management skills

Basic computer skills

Ability to lift 50 lbs

Ability to work under pressure

Knowledge of inventory and cycle counts

Strong communication skills

Education

High School diploma, GED, or equivalent

Tools

Sit-down forklift

Job description

Warehouse Associate - sit-down forklift driver

Pay: $17 to $18 an hour

Locations: N. Irwindale, CA

Start Time: 7am to 4:00pm

Position Summary

This position reports to the Warehouse Manager/Supervisor or Store Manager while working in a warehouse setting responsible for but not limited to a variety of warehouse functions; receiving, cycle counts, cash box, and possibly freight claims with general computer skills & needs to be detail oriented.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Participate in warehouse operations involving receiving, processing, pulling orders, loading trucks, and stocking inventory
• Receive, identify, mark and place materials sent to the warehouse according to established procedures
• Maintain a variety of records, orders, bill of ladings, proof of deliveries (PODs), will calls, files, reports and records of stock
• Perform inventory management and cycle counts
• Keep warehouse clean and organized on a daily basis
• Assist counter sales associates and store manager when necessary
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor
• Foster a safe working environment with goals of zero lost time and zero recordable incidents
• Participate in safety training
• This position has been designated as a safety sensitive position

Critical Knowledge and Skills

• Strong time management skills
• Work well under pressure
• Apply simple numeric concepts and research alphanumeric part numbers
• Communicate clearly and professionally with customers and internal associates
• Abide by safety standards and practices at all time – no exceptions
• Work overtime when needed
• Knowledge of inventory and cycle counts
• Knowledge of proper lifting techniques, health and safety practices and inventory methods
• Basic computer skills

Physical Requirements

• Lift and/or move up to 50 lbs. on a continuous basis
• Stand, walk and sit throughout the scheduled work shift
• Use of hands for grasping, pushing and pulling
• Stooping, bending and twisting
• Activities involving machinery, exposure to marked changes in temperature and possible exposure to other elements such as dust and fumes
• Work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner

Education and Experience

• High School diploma, GED, or equivalent education/experience
• 2-3 years of previous warehouse experience is required
• 2-3 years of sit-down forklift experience is required
• Forklift certification preferred