Warehouse - Receiving Associate - 1st & 2nd Shift

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Corydon (IN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East is seeking reliable Warehouse - Receiving Associates for 1st or 2nd shift. Responsibilities include receiving, inspecting, and putting away materials, packing, labeling, and preparing products for shipment.

Experience in warehouse/shipping/receiving and forklift operation is valued. These roles offer Monday–Friday schedules with 8a-5p or 2p-11p shifts, $18-$19/hour, and potential temp-to-hire.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Forklift experience or certification is a plus.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Experience in warehouse, shipping/receiving, or wire/cable handling preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and safety compliance.

Responsibilities

• Receive, inspect, verify, and put away incoming materials and products.
• Pick, package, label, stage, and prepare products for shipment.
• Load and unload trucks, containers, pallets, and other materials.
• Operate forklifts or material-handling equipment when qualified.
• Move inventory throughout the warehouse and production areas.
• Maintain accurate warehouse records and documentation.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Safety-conscious

Willing to learn

Dependable

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift

Wire cutting equipment

Job description

WAREHOUSE - RECEIVING ASSOCIATE

1st or 2nd Shift | Monday - Friday | $18-19/hr | TempToHire

1st Shift: Mon-Fri, 8a-5p

2nd Shift: Mon-Fri, 2p-11p (required to train on 1st shift for 1-2 months)

POSITION SUMMARY

We are seeking dependable, safety-focused Warehouse Associates to join our team. Candidates may be assigned to Shipping & Receiving, Forklift Operations, Wire Cutting, Material Handling, or other warehouse functions based on their experience, skills, and the needs of the operation.

The ideal candidate has experience working in a warehouse, distribution, manufacturing, or production environment and is comfortable performing a variety of material-handling duties. Previous experience operating a forklift, working in shipping and receiving, or cutting/handling wire and cable is highly valued but may not be required for every assignment.

This is a great opportunity for candidates who are reliable, willing to learn, safety-conscious, and able to work effectively as part of a warehouse team.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Depending on department and assignment, responsibilities may include:

• Receive, inspect, verify, and put away incoming materials and products.
• Pick, package, label, stage, and prepare products for shipment.
• Load and unload trucks, containers, pallets, and other materials.
• Operate forklifts and other material-handling equipment safely, when qualified and assigned.
• Move inventory and materials throughout the warehouse and production areas.
• Accurately count, measure, verify, and record materials.
• Assist with inventory control, stock organization, and maintaining accurate warehouse records.
• Operate wire and cable cutting equipment according to work orders and specifications, when assigned.
• Measure, cut, bundle, label, and package wire and cable accurately.
• Review work orders, shipping documents, receiving paperwork, and other warehouse documentation.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Follow company safety procedures and proper material-handling practices.
• Complete additional assignments and related duties as requested by management.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous warehouse, distribution, manufacturing, shipping/receiving, material handling, forklift, or wire/cable experience preferred.
• Forklift experience required or certification is a plus.
• Wire cutting or wire/cable handling experience is a plus but not required for all positions.
• Ability to accurately follow work orders, instructions, measurements, and safety procedures.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Good communication, teamwork, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Dependable, self-motivated, and willing to learn new responsibilities.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced warehouse or plant environment.
• Comfortable performing physical warehouse duties throughout the shift.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, push, pull, and perform repetitive tasks as required.
• Must be physically able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Flexibility to work in different warehouse departments based on skills, experience, and business needs.

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