Warehouse Technician: Inventory & Forklift Pro

Universal Services; Fridley (MN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid life and AD&D insurance

$250 HSA contribution

401(k) with up to 4% employer match

Medical Insurance

Dental and Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off and 6 paid holidays

Short-Term and Long-Term disability

Personal Accident Insurance

Legal and Identity Theft Protection

Job summary

Universal Services is seeking a Warehouse Technician to support field operations by maintaining inventory accuracy, organizing warehouse and yard materials, and ensuring timely movement of construction products. This role involves hands-on physical work, including loading/unloading, operating forklifts and skid steers, and conducting cycle counts.

Success in this role requires reliability, attention to detail, equipment competency, and a strong sense of ownership over the workspace, with work

Qualifications

• 1+ year of warehouse experience.
• Experience operating forklifts, skid steers, or similar equipment.
• Ability to lift 60 lbs and carry 30–40 lbs frequently.
• Basic computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Excel, Outlook).
• Self-starter with strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work both independently and within a team setting.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate warehouse inventory levels and update as needed.
• Load and unload trucks with materials and construction-related equipment.
• Support routine cycle counts and physical inventory audits.
• Prepare materials for job site deliveries and organize outgoings shipments.
• Package finished products for delivery (shrink-wrapping, boxing, labeling).
• Label and organize materials for easy retrieval and accountability.
• Verify outgoing orders for accuracy and completion.
• Operate forklifts, skid steers, and other equipment safely and efficiently.
• Perform general warehouse cleaning and upkeep of work areas.
• Maintain yard organization and clear access to equipment/materials.
• Support snow removal, trash disposal, and seasonal maintenance as needed.
• Complete general facility maintenance tasks as assigned.

Skills

Warehouse experience

Forklift operation

Lifting ability

Basic computer skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Job description

Universal Services is seeking a Warehouse Technician to support field operations by maintaining inventory accuracy, organizing warehouse and yard materials, and ensuring timely movement of construction products. This role involves hands-on physical work, including loading/unloading, operating forklifts and skid steers, and conducting cycle counts.

Success in this role requires reliability, attention to detail, equipment competency, and a strong sense of ownership over the workspace, with work