
Warehouse Associate- Grand Rapids
- Grand Rapids, MI
- $17.65-25.65 per hour
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Moves materials and items from receiving or production areas to storage or to other designated areas.
- Receives, stores, and distributes material, tools, equipment, and products within assigned area.
- May be trained in the use of heavy equipment such as forklift in preparation for certification as required to move to a Freight Handler role.
- May sweep floors, clean dock area, general good hygiene of entire work area.
- Assist in receiving cargo by removing from truck by hand, or using powered industrial equipment, such as forklift of similar equipment.
- Assembles customer orders from stock and places orders on pallets or shelves or moves order to packing station or shipping department.
- Opens bales, crates, and other containers. Sorts and places materials or items on racks, shelves, or in bins according to predetermined sequence such as size, type, style, color, or product code.
- One to three years or experience in a warehouse environment preferred.
- Ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 50 lbs. and the ability to climb ladders required.
- Ability to occasionally push/pull up to 100 lbs. required.
- Must have good or corrected vision and the ability to add and subtract.
- Basic language skills required.
- Must be able to read, write, and speak English preferred.
- Read, comprehend, and complete basic checklists, forms, or related documents.
- Must be able to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner and balances team and individual responsibilities.
- Must have ability to consistently report to work and on time.
- Prefer candidates to be forklift certified or have a few months experience on a forklift. May consider candidates without this experience if some exposure to operation other/similar equipment.
- 401 (k) Plan, Employer Fixed Contributions & Company Matching
- Profit Sharing
- Medical, dental, prescription, vision coverage
- Tax-advantaged accounts for healthcare expenses
- Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays
- Paid Maternity Leave & Paid Parental Leave
- Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
- Career Growth Planning & Nationwide Career Opportunities