Warehouse and Inventory Associate

Warehouse Automation Technician

Starting Pay: $16 - $20 per hour + Skill Progression

Location:

Valpak Manufacturing Center (VMC) – St. Petersburg, FL

Schedule:

Full-Time | All Shifts

Shift Differential: 20% Pay Differential depending on shift schedule

Overtime:
Overtime opportunities may be available based on production needs.

Build a Career in Warehouse Automation

Operate automated warehouse systems—including conveyors, robotic palletizers, automated guided vehicles (AGVs), and high-density storage equipment—in our clean, climate-controlled manufacturing facility. Paid training provided.

Join the Valpak Manufacturing Center as a Warehouse Automation Technician, where you'll help keep millions of printed advertising products moving safely and efficiently through our automated warehouse and distribution systems.

This is a hands-on manufacturing position where you'll monitor automated material handling equipment, load and unload trucks, move inventory, respond to equipment alerts, troubleshoot routine issues, and help ensure products move efficiently from production through shipping.

If you enjoy working with machinery, technology, and solving problems—and have manufacturing, warehouse, or logistics experience we'll provide the training you need to build a long-term career with Valpak Clipp.

• Clean, climate-controlled manufacturing facility (maintained around 74° year-round)
• Stable, full-time employment
• Overtime opportunities
• Paid, hands-on training
• Career advancement through our VMC Progression Program
• Work with advanced warehouse automation technology
• Collaborative team environment focused on quality, safety, and continuous improvement
• Opportunities to grow into higher-skilled technical positions

Every day you'll help keep materials moving through our highly automated warehouse.

You'll monitor conveyors, robotic palletizers, automated guided vehicles (AGVs), high-density storage systems, and other automated material handling equipment to ensure products move efficiently throughout the manufacturing and distribution process. You'll respond to equipment alerts, perform routine machine resets and adjustments, troubleshoot minor issues, inspect equipment performance, and work closely with teammates to minimize downtime and keep operations running smoothly.

• Operate and monitor automated warehouse and material handling equipment.
• Load and unload trucks safely and efficiently.
• Operate or learn to operate Powered Industrial Truck (PIT) equipment.
• Monitor conveyors, robotic palletizers, automated guided vehicles (AGVs), print roll buffer systems, and automated storage and retrieval systems (ASRS).
• Respond to equipment alarms and perform routine machine resets and adjustments.
• Troubleshoot routine equipment issues and communicate more complex concerns to Senior Process Technicians.
• Count, verify, and move production materials throughout the facility.
• Perform routine equipment inspections and basic preventative maintenance tasks.
• Maintain accurate inventory movement and documentation using SAP.
• Keep work areas clean, organized, and safe.
• Participate in our paid VMC Progression Program to develop additional technical skills and advance your career.

• Enjoys working with machinery, automation, and technology.
• Has strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
• Is dependable and safety-focused.
• Works well independently and as part of a team.
• Takes pride in keeping operations running efficiently.
• Is eager to learn new equipment and systems.

• One to two years of manufacturing, warehouse, distribution, logistics, or industrial experience preferred.
• Previous experience operating warehouse equipment or automated material handling systems is a plus, but not required.
• Ability to safely operate or learn to operate Powered Industrial Truck (PIT) equipment.
• Ability to read and follow work instructions and technical documents.
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office (SAP experience preferred).
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Valid driver's license or the ability to obtain a Florida driver's license.