Warehouse Worker (Experienced Forklift Driver)

Cost.U.Less; San Leandro (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Job summary

The North West Company International (NWCI) is seeking a Warehouse Worker in a California location. You will receive products, unload shipments, label pallets, and coordinate with drivers to load containers for delivery.

Assistance with maintaining secure storage areas, accurate paperwork, and adherence to safety protocols is essential. Forklift experience and a willingness to learn are required, with on‑the‑job training provided.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or equivalent
• 1–3 months related experience or training preferred
• One year of warehouse experience preferred
• Forklift experience required and training provided
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions and memos

Responsibilities

• Receive product and unload shipments with accuracy
• Label products with correct pallet tags
• Maintain secure storage areas and report discrepancies
• Assist in loading containers for stores and communicating with drivers
• Keep warehouse clean and safe; close loading dock doors daily

Skills

Forklift experience

Warehouse experience

Reading comprehension

Education

High school diploma / GED

Tools

Inventory software

Excel

Word

Outlook

Access

Order processing systems

Job description

The Warehouse Worker receives and unloads container shipments; inspects all goods received according to established company procedures; moves freight to designated warehouse storage areas; and prepares freight for final delivery.

Joining The North West Company International (NWCI) gives you the opportunity for growth and development throughout the company, an attractive and competitive salary and benefits package, and to be part of a dynamic and diverse culture.

NWCI is a leading retailer to under-served rural communities and urban neighborhood markets in the following regions: Northern Canada, Western Canada, rural Alaska, the South Pacific islands, and the Caribbean. Our stores offer a broad range of products and services with an emphasis on food. Our value offer is to be the best local shopping choice for everyday household and local lifestyle needs. Check out northwest.ca for more information.

Key Accountabilities:

Receives product

• Accurate, clear and organized paperwork
• Labels product with correct pallet tags
• Communicates clearly with supervisor and reports all discrepancies accurately.
• Guards product while receiving and makes sure it is in a secure area to avoid theft from outsiders.
• Helps with the physical unloading of trucks

Splits/stages product for shipping when a pallet arrives with product for different stores

• Moves pallets to split area
• Sorts product by store and department
• Builds new pallets by store
• Makes sure heavy product is always at the bottom of every pallet
• Makes sure all the product is labeled with its corresponding pallet tag
• Wraps pallet with the film stretch wrap to secure product
• Moves product to store line

Loads/ships product to the stores

• Builds container to make sure there is enough product for a full load
• Keeps good communication with drivers for proper equipment availability
• Maintains good knowledge of vessel schedules and port cut offs for the proper loading of containers by priority.
• Inspects container before loading
• Removes half of the pallet tag from each pallet for office use and walks through all the product checking for pallet tags left behind before loading
• Loads containers to full capacity

Helps clean warehouse and secure all exits/docks

• Cleans work area before leaving each day
• Helps dispose of all garbage to keep safe work areas.
• Assists others in cleaning break room and bathrooms
• Makes sure to close all loading dock doors before leaving every day

Desired Skills & Experience:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

One Year Warehouse Experience Preferred.

Forklift experience a must.

Company will provide relevant training.

Must have the ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.

Employee must be able to operate computer systems such as Word, Outlook, Excel, Access, inventory software and order processing systems.

Employee must possess the ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10’s and 100’s.

Working Conditions:

The employee will be working primarily in a warehouse environment, and is required to stand 95% of the time. Employee is required to walk, bend, use full hand mechanics, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 70 pounds.

NOTE: If an existing employee is selected for a posted position they will be required to remain in that position a minimum of one year prior to applying for other posted positions unless authorized by their current supervisor. New employees to the company must also remain in their position a minimum of one year prior to applying for posted positions unless authorized by their supervisor. This position adheres to the Corporate Job Posting Guidelines.

A competitive salary is being offered along with opportunities to learn, develop and advance throughout the organization. We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.