Warehouse Worker

Navajo Manufacturing Co., Inc.; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Navajo Manufacturing Co., Inc. is seeking a dedicated Warehouse Associate to support unloading trucks, receiving merchandise, and moving goods through the warehouse. You will assist with palletizing, packing, inventory counts, and maintaining clean, safe work areas.

Previous warehouse experience is preferred but not required; ability to lift up to 50 pounds is essential. This role requires reliability, physical stamina, and the ability to work well with a team in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Previous warehouse, shipping, receiving, or material-handling experience preferred but not required.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull merchandise weighing up to 50 pounds regularly.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and perform repetitive physical activities.
• Forklift experience is a plus; certification or company authorization required before operating equipment.

Responsibilities

• Unload incoming trucks, containers, and delivery vehicles by hand or with material-handling equipment.
• Move received merchandise to designated staging, receiving, or storage areas.
• Assist with sorting, counting, and organizing incoming merchandise.
• Inspect merchandise for visible damage and report discrepancies or damaged products to the supervisor.
• Assist with palletizing, wrapping, labeling, and preparing merchandise for storage.
• Load and unload merchandise, pallets, and materials; assist with picking, packing, and preparing customer orders when needed.
• Maintain clean and orderly work areas and observe warehouse safety procedures.

Skills

Dependable

Physically capable

Safety-conscious

Team-oriented

Tools

Pallet jacks

Forklift experience (plus)

Job description

Warehouse Associate – Receiving & General Warehouse

Position Summary

The Warehouse Associate is responsible for unloading incoming trucks, receiving and handling merchandise, moving products throughout the warehouse, and performing a variety of general warehouse duties. This position helps ensure merchandise is unloaded safely, handled properly, and moved to the appropriate warehouse locations in an efficient and timely manner.

The ideal candidate is dependable, physically capable of performing warehouse tasks, safety-conscious, and able to work effectively in a fast-paced team environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Truck Unloading and Receiving

• Unload incoming trucks, containers, and delivery vehicles by hand or with material-handling equipment.
• Remove merchandise from pallets, cartons, and shipping containers as needed.
• Assist with sorting, counting, and organizing incoming merchandise.
• Inspect merchandise for visible damage and report discrepancies or damaged products to the supervisor.
• Move received merchandise to designated staging, receiving, or storage areas.
• Assist with palletizing, wrapping, labeling, and preparing merchandise for storage.

General Warehouse Duties

• Load and unload merchandise, pallets, and materials.
• Move, organize, and stage products throughout the warehouse.
• Assist with picking, packing, and preparing customer orders when needed.
• Replenish warehouse locations and maintain organized storage areas.
• Assist with inventory counts and other warehouse projects.
• Maintain clean and orderly work areas, including removal of debris and empty cartons.
• Operate pallet jacks, hand trucks, and other warehouse equipment as authorized and trained.
• Follow all warehouse safety procedures and established operating practices.
• Perform other warehouse-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Qualifications and Requirements

• Previous warehouse, shipping, receiving, or material-handling experience preferred but not required.
• Ability to safely lift, carry, push, and pull merchandise weighing up to 50 pounds regularly, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, stoop, and perform repetitive physical activities throughout the workday.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced warehouse environment.
• Basic ability to read labels, count merchandise, and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Dependable attendance and punctuality.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Forklift experience is a plus; certification or company authorization required before operating equipment.

Physical and Work Environment Requirements

• Work is performed in a warehouse environment with frequent exposure to moving equipment, forklifts, pallet jacks, merchandise, and varying temperatures.
• Frequent standing, walking, bending, reaching, lifting, and carrying are required.
• Regular lifting and handling of cartons and merchandise weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to follow safety requirements and remain alert to surrounding warehouse activity.

Performance Expectations

• Unloads incoming merchandise accurately, safely, and efficiently.
• Maintains a consistent and productive work pace.
• Handles merchandise carefully to minimize damage.
• Follows instructions and communicates problems or discrepancies promptly.
• Maintains a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Demonstrates teamwork, dependability, and a positive work attitude.