Warehouse Worker

Easter Seals; Bismarck (ND); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Easterseals Goodwill North Dakota is seeking a warehouse associate to safely receive, store, and move merchandise and donated goods. You will follow established procedures for receiving, picking, packing, shipping, and recording inventory, while maintaining clean and organized work areas.

Responsibilities include operating forklifts and other warehouse equipment after training, ensuring accurate documentation, and supporting a productive team with dependable attendance and strong problem-solving

Qualifications

• High school degree / GED required or equivalent.
• Basic safety and first aid knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

• Receive, sort, move, and store merchandise and donated goods.
• Load, unload, and prepare products for shipment per procedures.
• Maintain accurate inventory records and supporting documents.
• Keep areas clean, safe, and organized and assist with other warehouse duties.

Skills

Physical stamina

Communication

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Seat Purpose:

Safely and efficiently receive, process, store, and move merchandise and donated goods while maintaining accurate records, organized work areas, and dependable warehouse flow.

Direct Reports:

None

Merchandise Handling and Order Fulfillment

• Load, unload, receive, sort, move, and store merchandise and donated goods safely.
• Pick, pack, and prepare products for shipment according to established procedures.
• Complete assigned shipping, receiving, and material-movement tasks accurately and on time.
• Handle goods carefully to prevent loss or damage.

Equipment Operation and Workplace Safety

• Operate forklifts, balers, terminal tractors, and other warehouse equipment only after completing required training and receiving authorization.
• Follow all safety procedures, equipment guidelines, and required use of personal protective equipment.
• Promptly report hazards, incidents, injuries, equipment concerns, or damaged goods.
• Perform physical and manual labor for approximately 85% of the workday while using safe lifting and material-handling practices.

Inventory Control and Documentation

• Maintain accurate inventory records, trailer logs, shipping and receiving documents, and other required records.
• Verify quantities and product information during receiving, storage, picking, and shipping activities.
• Complete documentation within established timelines.
• Identify and promptly report or resolve inventory and documentation discrepancies.

Warehouse Organization, Quality, and Team Support

• Keep warehouse, storage, equipment, and work areas clean, orderly, and ready for continued operations.
• Follow established workflows, quality standards, productivity expectations, and agency policies.
• Support efficient warehouse operations through dependable attendance, communication, teamwork, and problem-solving.
• Assist with other warehouse-related duties as assigned.

Key Metrics:

Merchandise Handling and Order Fulfillment

• On-time completion rate for assigned receiving, picking, packing, shipping, and material-movement tasks; order and shipment accuracy rate; and number of preventable merchandise loss or damage incidents.

Equipment Operation and Workplace Safety

• Required safety and equipment training completion rate; number of preventable safety incidents, injuries, or equipment-damage events; and timeliness of hazard, incident, and equipment-concern reporting.

Inventory Control and Documentation

• Inventory and documentation accuracy rate; on-time completion rate for trailer logs and required shipping and receiving records; and discrepancy resolution or escalation time.

Warehouse Organization, Quality, and Team Support

• Daily work-area readiness and housekeeping compliance; achievement of established productivity and quality goals; reliable attendance; and timely communication of workflow issues that could affect warehouse operations.

Required Qualifications:

• High school degree / GED
• Basic safety and first aid knowledge preferred.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements:

• Communicate both in person and by telephone
• Use hands and fingers to handle, feel, or operate standard office equipment
• Reach with hands and arms
• Lift up to 50 pounds
• Vision abilities include close and distant focus
• Noise level is typically moderate; may on occasion be exposed to loud sounds and distracting noise levels
• Must have the ability to drive throughout the state

Organizational Resources Provided:

• Access to desktop
• Safety equipment

Employee Requirements for the Role:

• Ability to follow all ESGWND’s policies and procedures and safety standards.
• Ability to solve problems independently while working in a fast-paced team environment.
• Maintain all required training and ensure all documentation is completed accurately.
• Ability to follow written, oral, or visual instructions with good judgment.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Interact effectively with individuals from a variety of backgrounds.
• Valid driver’s license and proof of insurance required when operating an ESGWND vehicle or personal vehicle for company business.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Easterseals Goodwill North Dakota is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive workplace.