Warehouse Associate

Job Overview

Under the direction of the Warehouse Supervisor, the Warehouse Associate is responsible for shipping, receiving, stocking and fulfilling orders. This includes all aspects of inter‑company stock transfers and the processing of imports/finished goods.

Monday – Friday, 8 am – 4 pm

• Use a forklift to load and unload semi‑truck trailers; use a forklift to stock pallets into racking.
• Use a computer and tablet to access order information and enter additional information as needed.
• Receive, break down and process import orders for cross‑dock shipments.
• Communicate with co‑workers at other locations through email, phone and messaging apps.
• Complete post‑processing of orders such as folding, tagging, labeling, bagging and boxing.
• Stock incoming finished goods to appropriate rack/bin locations.
• Pull and fulfill finished goods orders from the rack/bin locations.
• Read and understand work orders and customer profiles to ensure orders are processed accurately.
• Process shipments through couriers such as UPS, Fed Ex, LTL carriers or inter‑company trucks.
• Conduct cycle counting to ensure inventory integrity.
• Other duties as assigned.

• High school education or GED required.
• Previous warehouse experience required.
• Preferred computer and technology experience: warehouse management systems, ERP systems such as Oracle or SAP, shipping applications such as UPS or Fed Ex, Microsoft applications, especially Excel.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to operate a forklift and stock picker (training provided).
• Strong written (email) and verbal communication.
• Safety‑first mindset.
• Must be able to drive personal vehicle to Little Falls, MN for on‑site training (mileage reimbursed by Lakeshirts).

• Compensation | Work hard. Get rewarded:
  Guided by our value of meritocracy, we offer a compensation package that reflects your unique skills, talents and contributions. You are not just a number – your success, ideas and efforts directly shape your growth and earning potential, empowering you to take your career to the next level. And there is an option to be paid daily!
• Insurance benefits | We’ve got you covered:
  From health and life insurance to voluntary benefits like dental, vision, short‑term/long‑term disability and critical illness & accident coverage, benefits kick in the first of the month following 60 days of full‑time employment.
• Paid time off | Life outside of work:
  Enjoy up to 22 paid days off during the first year because we know life happens outside of work and we want you to be able to enjoy it.
• Retirement planning | Free money? Yes, please!:
  Our 401(k) program helps you plan for the future.
• On‑site perks | Enjoy hot breakfast, lunch and snacks from our subsidized cafeteria at our HQ in Detroit Lakes.
• Dogs at work | Yes. It’s a thing. And it’s pawsome:
  Bring your furry friend to work.
• Relaxed dress code | Wear what makes you feel your best:
  Whether it’s jeans, tees or flip flops – we believe comfort fuels creativity, and we offer an employee merchandise discount.
• Flexible work schedules | Full time, part time and everything in between.
• Unique culture | That is priceless:
  We make work fun; we believe in teamwork, giving back to our communities and doing what we love with great people, and always rocking a t‑shirt, a hat and some cool socks.

Employee must be able to see and hear, read and write. Requires adaptability, analyzing, assessing, calculating, decision making, dependability, judgment, reading, speaking, following direction, handling multiple priorities, reasoning.

CONTINUOUSLY: stand, walk, reach, bend, lift 10 lbs., carry 10 lbs., reaching at shoulder height, reaching below shoulder height.

FREQUENTLY: sit, push, pull, twist, lift 25‑50 lbs., carry 10‑24 lbs.,

OCCASIONALLY: climb, carry 25‑50 lbs., reach above shoulder height.

NEVER: crawl, lift over 50 lbs., carrying over 50 lbs.

NOTE:

This job description is not intended to be all‑inclusive and should in no way be considered a contract or guarantee of employment. Employee may perform other related duties as needed based on the ongoing needs of the business. Minnesota is an Employment‑At‑Will state and implies no specific length of employment.