Warehouse Associate

Job Details

Level: Entry

Job Location: Merit Greenwood IN ALDGRE - Greenwood, IN 46143

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: $18.50 Hourly

Job Shift: Any

Job Category: Warehouse

Overview

Responsible for unloading freight from the various trucking companies with or without manual or powered equipment at assigned location at the direction of the Supervisor and Site Manager.

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

(Other job duties may be assigned)

• Associate handles the unloading and breaking down of freight at an adequate pace
• Associate might be trained to operate forklift/electric pallet jack

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfullyperform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals withdisabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Warehouse experience a plus.
• Experience operating a forklift / Electric Pallet Jack preferred.
• Ability to move up 50-75 pounds continuously
• The ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check.
• Warehouse Experience a plus.
• Experience operating a forklift / Electric Pallet Jack Preferred.
• The ability to work in a physically demanding warehouse environment continuously lifting and moving up to 75lbs
• The ability to meet fast-paced productivity goals and standards
• The ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays
• The ability to work overtime, including weekends and holidays, without advanced notice
• Reliable transportation to and from work

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND CHARACTERISTICS REQUIRED

• Accuracy Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Detail Oriented Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.
• Communication - Ability to read, write and understand English.

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE

• Any combination of education and experience that demonstrates the knowledge and ability to perform the work.
• Willingness and ability to perform manual work following verbal and written instructions.
• Prior experience operating a forklift and pallet jack a plus, but not required. Will train and certify associates holdingpositions requiring the use of such equipment.

Qualifications

• Warehouse experience a plus.
• Experience operating a forklift / Electric Pallet Jack preferred.
• Ability to move up 50-75 pounds continuously
• The ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check.
• Warehouse Experience a plus.
• Experience operating a forklift / Electric Pallet Jack Preferred.
• The ability to work in a physically demanding warehouse environment – continuously lifting and moving up to 75lbs
• The ability to meet fast-paced productivity goals and standards
• The ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays
• The ability to work overtime, including weekends and holidays, without advanced notice
• Reliable transportation to and from work

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND CHARACTERISTICS REQUIRED

• Accuracy – Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Detail Oriented – Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.
• Communication - Ability to read, write and understand English.

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE

• Any combination of education and experience that demonstrates the knowledge and ability to perform the work.
• Willingness and ability to perform manual work following verbal and written instructions.
• Prior experience operating a forklift and pallet jack a plus, but not required. Will train and certify associates holding positions requiring the use of such equipment.