Warehouse Team Member - Garland

Pella Corporation; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 52,200 - 71,700; Full time

Job summary

A leading building materials company in Dallas, TX, is looking for an entry-level employee for a full-time position that involves material handling, inventory control, and teamwork. The role requires a high school diploma, along with basic math and computer skills. Candidates should be proactive and detail-oriented, with responsibilities including scanning products, completing paperwork, and operating forklifts. This opportunity offers a dynamic warehouse environment with growth potential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Prior experience in material handling or forklift operation is desirable.
• Basic computer knowledge and navigation skills required.

Responsibilities

• Read and understand order paperwork to identify manifest contents.
• Maintain accurate inventory by scanning all product.
• Complete required paperwork after loading trailers.

Skills

Team player

Attention to detail

Basic math skills

Basic computer skills

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift

Avanti software

Job description

Dallas, TX

Annual Salary: $52,200.00‑$71,700.00

Responsibilities

• Read and understand order paperwork to correctly identify manifest contents
• Scan all product as it enters assigned department to maintain accurate inventory
• Complete required paperwork after loading trailers, including verification of load for each trailer
• Double check each load is safely and properly secured following a ‘360 Walk Around’ of each load for safe distribution
• Exercise the company’s safety guidelines and follow all PPE protocols
• Properly lift, handle, and carry product; ask for help when needed to ensure safe lifting techniques
• Maintain an organized, clean, and safe environment
• Complete forklift prechecks and operate a forklift when needed
• Perform forklift, company vehicle, and trailer prechecks
• Record and report issues with AWD vehicles and trailers to Fleet Maintenance for repairs or standard care
• Work as a member of the Distribution team; support colleagues when help is needed or requested
• Work occasional overtime hours and weekends as needed, adjusting schedules and/or responsibilities to support the Avanti Team

Education and/or Experience

• Must have high school diploma or equivalent education. Prior experience in material handling or operating a forklift is desirable but not required.

Computer Skills

• Basic computer knowledge and navigation are required. Will be expected to develop proficiency in Avanti software (i.e. FeneVision, etc.) and become familiar with Apple iOS.

Communication Skills

• English language skills are required, verbal and written. Ability to read, interpret, understand, and explain documents such as manifest and product order paperwork or product specifications. Ability to effectively present information to others, gather information from others, and respond appropriately to questions from customers, coworkers, and managers. Must display excellent phone and email etiquette. Must present an appropriate attitude when interacting with customers or coworkers.

Professional Skills

• Must be a team player and exhibit a strong desire to learn and promote self-growth. Must be proactive, self‑disciplined, self‑motivated, and have demonstrated ability to follow projects through to completion. Attention to detail is required. Must demonstrate organizational skills, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines. Must develop trust, respect, and confidence in customers, coworkers, and managers. Must present a clean and neat physical appearance.

Mathematical Skills

• Ability to subtract two‑digit numbers and multiply and divide by 10s and 100s. Ability to perform calculations using units of money, time, measurement, etc. Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions and percentages, area, length, width, height, and depth. Ability to apply basic concepts of algebra, geometry, and general business math.

Physical Demands

• The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, type, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. Occasional sitting, stooping, and crouching may be required. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

• The work environment primarily includes the warehouse environment. Noise level of this job varies.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing

Industries

• Wholesale Building Materials