Warehouse Operations Specialist: Shipping, Inventory & Forklift

WORKFORCE Employment Specialists, LLC; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

WORKFORCE Employment Specialists, LLC is seeking a shipping/warehouse associate in Grand Rapids, MI. The role focuses on accurate packing, staging, and outbound shipping while sustaining high inventory accuracy and safety compliance.

Responsibilities include pulling orders, packaging per engineering drawings, and maintaining workflow with 80% standing/walking. Candidates should have 1–3 years in logistics, basic computing skills, and a forklift license after 90 days.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in shipping, logistics, or warehouse operations.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs and operate warehouse equipment (e.g., pallet jack, forklift).
• Basic computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.
• Meet corporate requirements for fork-lift license after 90 days.
• Ability to stand and walk 80% of the day.

Responsibilities

• Prepare shipments for outbound delivery.
• Report operational problems and safety hazards to supervision.
• Maintain inventory accuracy at 99% or higher.
• Pull orders and stage for shipping.
• Package instruments and materials per drawings and customer dates.
• Adhere to work instructions and notify if outdated.
• Perform other job functions as listed in the role.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Forklift operation

Pallet jack operation

Ability to lift 50 lbs

Shipping/logistics/warehouse exp

Communication & problem-solving

Stand/walk 80% of day

Microsoft Office

Tools

Pallet jack

Forklift

Job description

WORKFORCE Employment Specialists, LLC is seeking a shipping/warehouse associate in Grand Rapids, MI. The role focuses on accurate packing, staging, and outbound shipping while sustaining high inventory accuracy and safety compliance.

Responsibilities include pulling orders, packaging per engineering drawings, and maintaining workflow with 80% standing/walking. Candidates should have 1–3 years in logistics, basic computing skills, and a forklift license after 90 days.