Who We Are
Whalebacker is an independently owned and operated warehouse located in the heart of downtown Saginaw. We specialize in e-commerce and special projects fulfillments for a variety of clients, mostly in the tabletop games industry.
Job Summary
We are looking for a reliable, self-motivated Warehouse Associate - Freight/Retail to join our shipping team. This role focuses on building palletized freight shipments and preparing outbound orders for carrier pickup. This position is ideal for someone who takes ownership of their work, enjoys working independently, and likes solving spatial and physical puzzles—such as determining the most stable, efficient way to build and stage pallets. If you can naturally visualize how items fit together and stay productive without constant supervision, you’ll thrive here.
Responsibilities
- Build, Wrap, band, and label palletized freight shipments
- Intelligently arrange cartons on pallets for stability, weight balance, and efficiency of space
- Stage outbound freight for LTL and truckload carriers
- Pick, consolidate, and verify inventory for shipment
- Ensure accurate counts, SKUs, and shipping paperwork
- Operate powered/manual pallet jacks to move and stage pallets
- Load and unload freight safely
- Keep shipping and warehouse areas clean and organized
- Follow all safety procedures and company standards
Qualifications
- Previous warehouse, shipping, or stocking experience preferred
- Skills in materials handling, order picking, order packing, and shipping/receiving processes are highly desirable
- Strong spatial awareness and 3D visualization skills are preferred
- Ability to lift heavy items (up to 50 Lbs) repeatedly and work in a physically demanding environment is essential
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills are necessary for successful performance in this role
- Basic math skills
- Dependable, punctual, and team-oriented
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $13.50 per hour
Expected hours: No more than 40 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- On-the-job training
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Stocking: 1 year (Preferred)
- Freight: 1 year (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Saginaw, MI 48607 (Required)
Work Location: In person
