Warehouse Associate | $20/HR | Pearl City

Job Description

The Warehouse Associate plays a critical role in ensuring warehouse operations run smoothly by accurately receiving, organizing, and preparing freight for delivery. This is a hands-on, fast-paced role suited for someone who takes pride in precision, teamwork, and safety while working in an onsite environment in Pearl City, HI, Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Responsibilities

• Identify, sort, and organize freight on pallets according to manifests and customer orders.
• Review freight for accuracy and verify shipment counts against documentation.
• Locate and document missing or damaged freight, including taking photos when necessary.
• Load and unload freight safely and efficiently using appropriate equipment.
• Complete manifest paperwork accurately for each piece or pallet of freight.
• Conduct daily inventory of trailers in the yard and record findings as required.
• Assist with pre-loading of bobtail trucks to ensure timely dispatch.
• Perform daily pre-trip and post-trip forklift inspections and promptly report maintenance issues.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized warehouse environment at all times.
• Perform general maintenance tasks and other warehouse duties as assigned.

Essential Skills

• Minimum of six (6) months of related warehouse experience.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating procedures, and maintenance instructions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Basic math skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Forklift certification if operating a forklift.
• Ability to follow detailed written and oral instructions while maintaining a high level of accuracy.
• Ability to work safely in a warehouse environment, including use of steel-toed shoes.
• Experience operating forklifts or other material handling equipment in a warehouse setting.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Previous experience in a logistics, freight handling, or transportation environment a plus.
• Strong teamwork skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with coworkers.
• Effective time management skills and the ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• High level of personal accountability and reliability.

Why Work Here?

Employees benefit from a comprehensive and competitive total rewards package that supports health, financial security, and overall well-being. Team members can choose from multiple medical plan options, including FSA, HRA, and HSA choices, along with dental and vision coverage. Company-paid life and disability insurance provide added peace of mind, while a 401(k) plan with company match helps build long-term financial stability. An Employee Assistance Program offers confidential support and resources, and discounts with preferred vendors add extra value.

Work Environment

This position is based onsite in a warehouse facility in Pearl City, HI, operating Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The work environment is fast-paced and hands-on, involving regular loading, unloading, sorting, and organizing of freight on pallets and in trailers. Team members work around material handling equipment such as forklifts and bobtail trucks and are expected to perform daily equipment inspections to maintain safety and reliability. The warehouse emphasizes cleanliness, organization, and adherence to safety rules and operating procedures. Work may involve exposure to typical warehouse conditions, including varying temperatures and noise levels. Appropriate safety attire, such as steel-toed shoes, is required, and employees are expected to follow all safety guidelines to maintain a safe and efficient operation.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Pearl City, HI.

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $25.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee