Warehouse & Yard Specialist - Forklift & Inventory Pro

Paylocity; Sparks (NV); On-site; USD 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays

401(k)/Profit‑Sharing Plan

Job summary

Lawson Drayage is seeking a Warehouse/Yard Associate to join our Nevada Division in Sparks. The role supports daily warehouse and yard operations, including organizing materials, loading and unloading trucks, and maintaining safe, orderly work areas.

Ideal candidates are dependable, organized, safety-focused, comfortable indoors/outdoors, and able to handle the physical demands of a busy warehousing environment.

Qualifications

• Forklift experience is required.
• Ability to work safely in both warehouse and outdoor yard environments.
• Ability to stand and remain active for extended periods.
• Ability to frequently lift and move heavy materials.
• Basic computer and technical skills.
• Ability to use or learn barcode scanners, inventory software, and/or yard management systems.

Responsibilities

• Maintain organized, clean, and safe outdoor staging areas and indoor warehouse aisles.
• Load and unload incoming and outgoing trucks.
• Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, terminal tractors, and other applicable material‑handling equipment.
• Record and track incoming, outgoing, and relocated materials.
• Inspect incoming and outgoing shipments for visible damage.
• Update digital inventory logs and warehouse management systems.
• Stage materials and orders for upcoming work and shipments.
• Verify packing slips and shipment information for accuracy.
• Communicate dock assignments, material locations, and shipment information to team members and customers as needed.
• Assist with general warehouse and yard operations as needed.
• Follow company safety procedures and maintain a safe work environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety-conscious

Physical stamina

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Basic computer skills

Tools

Barcode scanners

Inventory software

Yard management systems

Job description

Lawson Drayage is seeking a Warehouse/Yard Associate to join our Nevada Division in Sparks. The role supports daily warehouse and yard operations, including organizing materials, loading and unloading trucks, and maintaining safe, orderly work areas.

Ideal candidates are dependable, organized, safety-focused, comfortable indoors/outdoors, and able to handle the physical demands of a busy warehousing environment.