Warehouse Worker - $19.00/hour

Position summary

This role supports daily warehouse and yard operations at a storage center. You will operate a forklift to load and unload portable storage containers, help keep the facility safe and clean, and support drivers and routing activities as needed.

What you’ll do

  • Operate a forklift to load and unload containers for local delivery drivers, inter-franchise drivers, new inventory, repositioning, and customer access.
  • Load trucks for the first route and stage inter-franchise and customer access containers.
  • Follow morning procedures, including printing routes and pulling ancillary items when assigned.
  • Support the market manager with routing and daily coordination.
  • Make sure full containers staged outside during the day are returned to the warehouse each night.
  • Maintain required tracking systems and records.
  • Fuel the forklift, complete daily inspection reports, keep records onsite, and report needed repairs.
  • Help maintain a safe, clean work environment inside and outside the facility.
  • Print and time-stamp waybills, and scan and upload contracts, addendums, and other documents as needed.
  • Repair damaged containers when required.
  • Stay in contact with drivers as needed to support their routes.
  • Complete other duties as assigned.

What you’ll need

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Previous forklift experience (required).
  • Ability to obtain forklift driver certification.
  • Basic computer skills, including data entry and familiarity with Microsoft Office.
  • Math skills sufficient for the job.
  • Storage center experience preferred (4-6 years).
  • Equivalent education, training, or experience may be considered.
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