Warehouse Associate Forklift

Warehouse Associate (Shipping, Receiving & Material Handling)

Location: New Berlin, WI

Pay Rate: $19.50 per hour

Employment Type: Full-Time

Position Summary

Labor Solutions Professional is seeking a dependable and detail-oriented Warehouse Associate to support our shipping, receiving, inventory, and material handling operations. This hands‑on role combines the responsibilities of a Picker, Shipping Clerk, Receiving Associate, and Material Handler to ensure the efficient flow of materials and finished products throughout our manufacturing facility. The ideal candidate is safety-focused, organized, and comfortable working in a fast‑paced production environment.

Essential Responsibilities

Shipping & Order Fulfillment

• Pick, verify, package, and prepare customer orders for shipment.
• Create and process shipping labels and documentation.
• Coordinate shipments through UPS, Fed Ex, LTL, and other freight carriers.
• Ensure orders are packed accurately and meet customer requirements.
• Load outbound shipments safely and efficiently.

Receiving

• Receive incoming materials, components, and supplies.
• Verify quantities and inspect shipments against packing slips and purchase orders.
• Report shortages, damages, or discrepancies to management.
• Accurately enter receiving transactions into inventory systems.
• Organize and store received materials in designated warehouse locations.

Material Handling

• Move raw materials, work-in-process, and finished goods throughout the facility.
• Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, carts, and other warehouse equipment safely.
• Replenish production areas with materials as needed.
• Maintain proper inventory identification and material traceability.

Inventory Control

• Assist with cycle counts and physical inventories.
• Monitor inventory levels and report replenishment needs.
• Maintain accurate inventory records and warehouse organization.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to improve inventory accuracy and workflow efficiency.

General Warehouse Duties

• Keep warehouse, staging, and shipping areas clean and organized.
• Follow all company safety policies and quality standards.
• Assist production and operations teams as needed.
• Perform additional warehouse and logistics duties assigned by supervisors.

Qualifications

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2+ years of warehouse, shipping/receiving, logistics, or material handling experience.
• Ability to operate or learn forklifts and warehouse equipment.
• Basic computer skills and experience with inventory or ERP systems.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Preferred

• Manufacturing environment experience.
• Forklift certification.
• Experience with shipping software and carrier systems.
• Familiarity with inventory control and cycle counting procedures.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds regularly.
• Frequent standing, walking, bending, reaching, and lifting throughout the shift.
• Ability to work in a warehouse and manufacturing environment.
• Ability to safely operate material handling equipment.

Key Competencies

• Attention to detail
• Inventory accuracy
• Time management
• Problem-solving
• Teamwork
• Reliability and attendance
• Safety awareness

Labor Solutions, LLC is a leader in the professional, temporary, and direct hire industry throughout the Midwest area. Our clients range from individual entrepreneurs to large corporations, and while we are big enough to serve Fortune 100 companies, we are small enough to stay nimble in an always‑changing market.

Thank you!