Warehouse Associates- Forklift exp/certification

Kelly Services; Cerritos (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Retirement savings plan

Transit spending account

Eight paid holidays

Paid sick leave

Job summary

Kelly Services is seeking a Warehouse Associate in the Santa Fe Springs / Cerritos area to support inventory and distribution operations in a fast-paced facility that handles alcohol products.

You will perform shipping/receiving, counts, put-aways, replenishment, and pick-to-pallet order fulfillment, handling 25-60 lb cases and using RF scanning and WMS tools. Forklift certification is required and attention to detail is essential.

Qualifications

• Previous warehouse experience required.
• Experience with inventory control, cycle counts, put-aways, and product replenishment.

Responsibilities

• Perform shipping & receiving, including unloading and verifying inbound shipments.
• Complete accurate inventory counts and cycle counts.
• Perform put-aways, placing product into designated warehouse locations (including high-level racking).
• Execute product replenishment from high-level storage to picking locations.
• Pick, stage, and prepare orders using pick-to-pallet methods.
• Full case picking (25-60 lbs).
• Palletize and shrink-wrap products to ensure safe transport.
• Maintain warehouse cleanliness and organize work areas.
• Operate warehouse equipment safely and efficiently.
• Utilize RF scanners, voice picking (Lucas), and WMS systems for inventory tracking.
• Maintain accurate system updates and inventory records.

Skills

Warehouse experience

Inventory control

Cycle counts

Put-aways

Product replenishment

Forklift operation

RF scanning

WMS

Voice picking

Pick-to-pallet

SAP

Tools

Lucas voice picking

RF scanners

WMS

SAP

Job description

Job Title: Warehouse Associate (Inventory / Forklift Required)

Location: Santa Fe Springs / Cerritos ( 90703)

Pay Rate: $21.00/hour

• 1st Shift: 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM (Monday – Friday, plus weekends as needed

Position Overview

We are currently seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Warehouse Associate to support inventory and distribution operations in a fast-paced environment. This role focuses on inventory control, put-aways, replenishment, and forklift operation within a facility that handles alcohol products.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform shipping & receiving , including unloading and verifying inbound shipments
• Complete accurate inventory counts and cycle counts
• Perform put-aways , placing product into designated warehouse locations (including high-level racking)
• Execute product replenishment from high-level storage to picking locations
• Pick, stage, and prepare orders using pick-to-pallet methods
• Full case picking ( 25-60 lbs)
• Palletize and shrink-wrap products to ensure safe transport
• Maintain warehouse cleanliness, including general cleaning and organization of work areas
• Operate warehouse equipment safely and efficiently
• Utilize RF scanners, voice picking (Lucas), and WMS systems for inventory tracking
• Maintain accurate system updates and inventory records

Qualifications

• Previous warehouse experience required
• Experience with inventory control, cycle counts, put-aways, and product replenishment
• Experience working with high-level racking and pick locations
• Forklift certification required – NO EXCEPTIONS
• Experience operating:
• Stand-up & sit-down forklifts (counterbalance)
• Reach trucks
• Electric pallet jacks
• Equipment Classes I, II, and III
• Experience with RF scanning, WMS systems, and voice picking (Lucas preferred)
• Pick-to-pallet experience required
• SAP experience is a plus
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Must be 21 years or older due to handling and distribution of alcoholic products

Once you apply please reach Ana - 909-757-7431, include name and shift preference.

*Resume must be ready to review

*must be able to present certification

Please note: The following benefits reflect Kelly's general offerings. Eligibility may vary by assignment, location, and job type. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here (https://www.mykelly.com/help-support-working-with-kelly-us/#Benefits) for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

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