Warehouse Operator II

GEODIS; Kentucky; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fair pay and bonus opportunities

On-demand pay

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Safe work environment

Career growth

GEODIS Compassion Fund

Job summary

GEODIS is seeking a Warehouse Associate in Kentucky to read production orders, prepare shipments, and organize inventory. You will operate forklifts and pallet jacks, load and unload items, and ensure accurate fulfillment of customer orders.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED and 1–2 years in a warehouse setting, with ability to lift 50 lbs and adapt to multiple equipment. GEODIS offers safe, inclusive work environments and diverse shifts.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1–2 years of warehouse experience or training.
• Experience using at least 4 warehouse devices.
• Familiarity with a Tier 1/2 WMS.
• Able to read simple instructions and memos.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs regularly.
• Willing to learn warehouse equipment operations.

Responsibilities

• Reads schedules and orders to determine items to move and pack.
• Prepares products for shipment matching order specs.
• Sorts items by size, type, or code and places on racks or bins.
• Assembles customer orders and communicates with packing/shipping.
• Loads and unloads materials using forklifts or pallet jacks.

Skills

Warehouse experience

Read & comprehend

Lifts 50 lbs

Equipment operation

WMS exposure

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

WMS (Tier 1/2)

Job description

GEODIS specializes in unlocking business value in a complex world, ensuring seamless movement of goods worldwide. As a global third-party logistics provider (3PL), we power A Better Way to Deliver for the world's top brands and manufacturers. Fuel your career with GEODIS and discover endless growth opportunities.

Look what you’ll get by joining the GEODIS team!

• Get Good Money– Fair pay and some jobs come with bonus opportunities.
• Get the Right Job/Right Schedule– Part-time, full-time, seasonal – days, nights, weekends, and even gig work. We have the job and shift you want.*
• Get Paid Early– Payday as early as you want. Access your earnings on demand.
• Get Free Healthcare– Access to telemedicine from day 1 at no cost. Other benefit options include healthcare, dental, and vision at affordable costs after a short waiting period.*
• Get a Break– Paid holidays, time off, short-term disability, and new parent leave are a few of the ways we support time away from work to take care of your life.*
• Stay Safe– We pride ourselves on a safe, clean, and healthy work environment for everyone.
• Get a Voice– We are always asking our teammates to tell us how to make their experience working at GEODIS even better.
• Get Promoted– When you are ready to take the next step in your career, we will be there to support you. We promote about 10% of our warehouse workers each year.
• Get a Boost– Our "GEODISCompassion Fund" makes one-time grants to teammates who have experienced unexpected catastrophes.
• Get Involved– Volunteer in your community or donate to the "GEODISFoundation" or "GEODISCompassion Fund".
• Have FUN– Work with fun, supportive people just like you!
• Find Your Place– We value diversity and seek to provide an inclusive culture. Join an Employee Resource Group, participate in an international lunch, or celebrate your heritage to find your place of belonging.
• Find Your Future– Whether you are interested in the opportunity to work seasonally or looking to launch your career,GEODISis the place!

*Eligibility varies based on location, job, employee type, or length of service.

What you will be doing:

• Reads production schedule, customer order, work order, shipping order, or requisition to determine items to be moved, gathered, and/or distributed
• Pulls and prepares product for shipment, ensuring that the exact number and type of product is loaded
• Sorts and places materials or items on racks, shelves, or in bins according to predetermined sequence such as size, type, style, color, or product code
• Assembles customer orders from stock, stage orders and/or conveys orders to packing station or shipping department according to OH or customer pick sheet
• Loads, unloads, moves, stacks and stages products and materials using a fork lift, pallet jack, clamp truck or other power equipment

Requirements:

• High school education or GED (General Education Diploma) equivalency
• 1 to 2 years of experience and/or training in a warehouse environment
• Experience using minimum of 4 pieces of warehouse equipment
• Exposure to Tier 1 or 2 warehouse management system or comparable system
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos
• Ability to regularly lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to learn proper operations of warehouse equipment

The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

Job Duties as documented in this job description are considered “Essential Functions” and have been created by the standards of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). The standards of the Americans with Disabilities Act (1990) require that employees be able to perform “Essential Functions” of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the “Essential Functions”.

More about GEODIS

GEODIS is a global third-party logistics provider (3PL for short) powering the supply chains of some of the top brands and manufacturers. Our legacy of excellence in supply chain solutions spans decades. Come find your future with us as we shape the future of logistics. Visit www.workatGEODIS.com to learn more.

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