Warehouse Associate - Oakland CA
Express Employment Professionals
- Oakland, CA
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Safely operate sit-down and stand-up forklifts to load, unload, and transport packaged produce within the warehouse.
- Utilize electric and manual pallet jacks to move pallets of goods to designated storage areas.
- Adhere to strict safety protocols to prevent accidents, damage, and product spoilage.
- Maintain accurate records of inventory movement, ensuring proper documentation.
- Collaborate with warehouse team members to organize and optimize storage space.
- Conduct routine equipment inspections and maintenance checks, reporting any issues promptly.
- Assist in the loading and unloading of trucks as needed.
- Participate in inventory counts and audits.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Valid forklift operator certification and a minimum of 1 year of recent forklift operating experience.
- Proficiency in operating sit-down and stand-up forklifts, as well as electric and manual pallet jacks.
- Strong understanding of safety guidelines and procedures in a warehouse setting.
- Ability to work in a refrigerated environment and handle packaged produce with care.
- Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills.
- Effective communication skills and the ability to work well in a team.
- Physical capability to lift, carry, and move items weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Flexibility to work Sunday through Thursday, including overtime and weekends if required.