Warehouse Operator

Warehouse Operator

The Warehouse Operator is responsible for safely receiving, loading, unloading, and moving freight throughout the warehouse, loading docks, trailers, containers, and yard. This role ensures freight is accurately staged, documented, and prepared for outbound shipment while maintaining a safe, organized, and efficient warehouse environment. This is a safety-sensitive position requiring strict adherence to company safety standards and operating procedures.

We are looking for a dependable Warehouse Operator who enjoys working in a fast-paced logistics environment and takes pride in maintaining safe, accurate, and efficient warehouse operations.

• Review inbound freight documentation and unload freight from trailers, containers, and railcars.
• Inspect, count, and verify incoming freight while reporting shortages, damage, or discrepancies.
• Stage freight in designated warehouse locations and prepare outbound shipments.
• Maintain accurate shipping documentation and communicate any exceptions to warehouse and office personnel.

• Safely operate forklifts, pallet jacks, pallet walkers, hand dollies, shrink wrap machines, chain saws, and other warehouse equipment.
• Utilize handheld RF scanners and warehouse equipment to accurately track freight movement.
• Assist with loading outbound trucks, trailers, and containers while maintaining inventory accuracy.

• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe warehouse, dock, and yard area.
• Follow all company safety policies and OSHA standards while promoting a safety-first culture.
• Support additional warehouse projects and operational needs as assigned.

High School Diploma or equivalent preferred. Previous warehouse experience involving freight receiving, shipping, loading, and unloading. Experience handling both refrigerated and dry freight preferred. Forklift operating experience required. Experience using warehouse equipment including pallet jacks, pallet walkers, hand trucks, shrink wrap machines, and handheld RF scanners. Basic reading, writing, and math skills. Strong attention to detail with the ability to follow written and verbal instructions.

Excellent attendance, reliability, and time management. Ability to work independently while contributing effectively as part of a team. Ability to successfully pass a background check and a 5-panel pre-employment drug screen, including marijuana.

Previous warehouse, freight handling, or logistics experience. Experience loading and unloading trailers, containers, or railcars. Certified forklift operator with experience safely moving freight in a warehouse environment. Experience using RF scanners and warehouse inventory systems. Ability to stage, organize, and accurately track freight. Comfortable working in seasonal hot and cold warehouse environments. Ability to lift up to 60 lbs, carry freight, push and pull loaded pallet jacks, and safely perform physically demanding work.

Strong commitment to safety, quality, and teamwork.

Base Pay Range: $22.00 – $25.00 per hour. This is a full-time, hourly, non-exempt position. Associates are expected to work an average of 40 hours per week, with overtime required based on business needs. No relocation assistance will be provided. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

We offer a comprehensive and competitive compensation and benefits package, including: choice of medical plans with FSA and HSA options; dental insurance; vision insurance; company-paid life and disability insurance; 401(k) plan with company match; paid time off (PTO); company holidays; employee assistance program; company health & wellness program; discounts with preferred vendors.