General Warehouse Associate- 1st Shift

Job Description

Job Title: General Warehouse

Department: All

Reports to: Supervisor/Manager

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies to perform the essential functions of this position.

• Ability to communicate well with internal customers and management.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions and be detail-oriented.
• Ability to use electronic devices such as tablets, radios, scanners, etc.
• Basic math skills, ability to count, add, and subtract numbers quickly and accurately.
• Adhere to all safety policies and procedures and support safety programs.
• Able to comprehend oral and written communication skills to effectively read labels, tickets and other product documentation.
• Become proficient with Warehouse Management Systems, RF and Voice directed picking.
• Performs assigned general housekeeping duties.
• Report all accidents, injuries, near misses and hazardous conditions immediately to Reader Link management.
• Process inbound and outbound shipments as needed.
• Assists in other facets of production as needed and works at different workstations as production needs require.
• Conducts assigned work in a safe manner and adheres to safety methods.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast-paced distribution environment.
• Dependable and flexible when work is required in other areas production.
• Demonstrates ability to meet production standards on specific assignments within required time frames.
• Demonstrate quality and accuracy when performing assigned material handling functions.
• Move product by hand or with manual pallet jack to/from Production areas.
• Move materials to and from loading docks, delivery trucks, storage areas, and order processing areas.
• Other duties as assigned.

• One year general warehouse/material handler experience preferred but not necessary.

• Must be able to stand and walk up 8 to 10 hours a day.
• Must be able repetitively reach up and out.
• Must be able push/pull up to 25 pounds repeatedly and occasionally up to 75 Lbs.
• Will frequently lift up to 50 Lbs. and occasionally up to 75 Lbs.

• Safety – Actively participate in all Company and Departmental safety objectives to reduce safety incidents, take personal responsibility for safety and report injuries and safety incidents immediately.
• Action Oriented – Work with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
• Collaborates – Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet department and company objectives.
• Decision Quality – Making competent and timely decisions that meet or exceed organizational goals and objectives.
• Optimize Work Processes – Understanding and compliance to all standard operating procedures within your department with a laser focus on continuous improvement.
• Situational Adaptability – Adapting approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of work volumes.
• Common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several variables in standardized situations.
• Ability to apply situational awareness to identify hazardous situations.

The work environment is a high-volume distribution center. It involves frequent exposure to vibrations, dust, and moving machinery. Noise level is usually moderate. Must be able to work in a fast-paced team environment.

• Full time
• $17.00 /HR
• Medical/Dental/Vision benefits available Day 1
• Ample Overtime
• PTO after 90 days
• Health, Dental, Disability, and Life Insurance starting 1st day of Employment
• Paid Time Off after 30 days of employment
• Vision Insurance
• 401K Matching after 90 days of employment
• Employee Discounts
• Referral Program Climate-controlled work environment

Monday - Friday 7am - 3:30pm (6am - 4pm on high volume days). Occasional Saturdays.

Reader Link is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. EOE/Minorities/Female/Disabled/Veteran. Reader Link is committed to recruiting, hiring and promoting people with disabilities and veterans. If you need an accommodation to assist with completing the electronic application, please email your request to [email protected], or call: .