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Warehouse Operations Assistant

Job in Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, 50319, USA
Listing for: Modern Companies
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-07-17
Job specializations:
  • Warehouse
    Distribution/ General Warehouse, Material Handler, Warehouse Associate, Stocking
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 32000 - 42000 USD Yearly USD 32000.00 42000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

The Warehouse Operations Assistant plays a vital role in supporting daily warehouse operations. This position is responsible for a wide range of tasks, including shipping and receiving, inventory organization, tool room management, loading/unloading trucks, and making deliveries to job sites or vendors. The ideal candidate is flexible, reliable, safety-focused, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

The Warehouse Operations Assistant upholds the company’s core values of integrity, service, leadership, empowerment, and innovation while demonstrating a dedicated and results-driven work ethic.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
  • Lead staff working with loading outgoing fleet and assist with unloading incoming freight in a safe manner
  • Operate warehouse equipment (forklift, floor cleaner, pallet jacks, etc.) to safely transport weighted items
  • Receive, inspect, and process incoming materials, tools, and equipment.
  • Package, stage, and ship outgoing items accurately and on time.
  • Organize and maintain inventory in the tool room and general warehouse.
  • Issue and track tools and equipment checked out by field personnel.
  • Load and unload materials from delivery trucks using forklifts or other equipment.
  • Perform scheduled and on-demand deliveries and pickups using company vehicles.
  • Keep warehouse, tool room, and loading areas clean, organized, and safe.
  • Assist with inventory cycle counts and reconciliation.
  • Support other departments as needed with material handling or job prep.
  • Follow all company safety policies and procedures.
  • Assist with cleaning the warehouse common areas
  • Assist order preparation by pulling from stock to meet delivery requirements
  • Assist with material, supply, and tool inventories to verify stock and identify losses
  • Perform other duties as assigned
Required knowledge, skills, and abilities
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills, both professional and interpersonal
  • The ability to work both independently and within a team
  • A responsible, organized, and detail-oriented mindset
  • Dependable, self-motivated, and able to manage multiple tasks effectively.
  • Advanced critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Work environment considerations
  • Significant lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some climbing and balancing; frequent stooping, kneeling, and crouching in varying temperatures
  • Must be familiar with industry safety requirements and prepared to wear a hard hat, steel-toed work boots, gloves, and safety glasses
  • May involve local driving and occasional overtime depending on operational needs.
  • Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position
Qualifications and Education Requirements
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Valid driver’s license and clean driving record, Class A license preferred
  • Previous experience in a warehouse, tool room, or logistics role preferred.
  • Ability to lift 50+ lbs and perform physical labor in varying conditions.
AAP/EEO Statement

At Modern, we understand that every employee is different in his or her own way. We support and thrive off those differences. We do not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, retaliation, military status, or other non-merit factors. Modern is a proud Equal Opportunity workplace and Aff…

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