Job Title: Warehouse Worker

Job Description

This role supports warehouse operations by safely operating sit-down forklifts, handling manual materials, and accurately picking and packing metal product. Positions are available on first shift (8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.) offering steady, full-time hours in a fast-paced distribution environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate sit-down forklifts down narrow aisles and other warehouse equipment safely and efficiently to move, load, and unload materials.
• Pick pipe fittings and other products accurately according to order requirements using RF scanners and other tools.
• Perform manual material handling tasks, including lifting and carrying metal piping up to 50 lbs, using straps and other aids as needed.
• Complete picking and packing activities to prepare shipments, ensuring items are correctly packaged, labeled, and ready for dispatch.
• Load and unload trucks, verifying shipment contents and supporting shipping and receiving processes.
• Handle warehouse shipping and receiving tasks, including staging, organizing, and moving inventory in and out of storage areas.
• Maintain accurate inventory by following order picking procedures, counting items, and reporting discrepancies.
• Use RF scanners to scan, track, and update product locations and shipment information in the warehouse system.
• Work both as a team player and independently to meet daily productivity and accuracy goals.
• Keep work areas clean, organized, and free of hazards to support a safe and efficient warehouse environment.
• Stay focused on work tasks, maintaining strong work ethic and minimizing distractions such as personal phone use.
• Follow all warehouse safety guidelines and equipment operating procedures to prevent accidents and damage.

Essential Skills

• Previous warehousing experience in a distribution or storage environment.
• Proven forklift operating experience, specifically with sit-down forklifts.
• Experience working in narrow aisle environments or with narrow aisle forklift equipment is highly preferred.
• Ability to perform manual material handling tasks, including lifting and carrying metal piping up to 50 lbs.
• Capability to use straps and other aids to safely handle heavier or awkward materials.
• Experience with shipping and receiving processes, including loading and unloading trucks.
• Proficiency in order picking, picking and packing, and preparing shipments for delivery.
• Ability to use RF scanners for picking, inventory tracking, and shipment processing.
• Demonstrated reliability, strong work ethic, and ability to stay busy and focused on tasks.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced warehouse setting.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience operating various warehouse equipment such as cherry pickers, swing mast, and narrow aisle forklifts.
• General labor, material handling, and packaging experience.
• Familiarity with inventory processes, including counting, tracking, and organizing stock.
• Experience in warehouse shipping, unloading trucks, and handling outbound and inbound shipments.
• Comfort working with RF scanners and basic warehouse technology.
• Strong attention to detail to ensure accurate picking, packing, and shipment preparation.

Why Work Here?

You will join a global organization that has experienced rapid and consistent growth over the past decade, providing strong stability and long-term opportunity. From day one of your contract, you begin accruing paid time off and gain access to comprehensive company benefits, supporting your well-being from the start. The environment values hard work, reliability, and teamwork, offering a chance to grow your skills in a dynamic warehouse setting while enjoying clear expectations and supportive operational processes.

Work Environment

This position is based in a warehouse environment focused on distribution and material handling. You will work on first shift (8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.) with consistent hours and a structured schedule. The role involves regular use of sit-down forklifts and potentially narrow aisle and other warehouse equipment, as well as manual handling of metal and other materials. The setting is fast-paced and physically active, with frequent lifting, moving, loading, and unloading tasks. Work is performed indoors in typical warehouse conditions, requiring adherence to safety procedures and appropriate work attire suitable for operating equipment and handling materials.

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