Our local family-owned company is looking for a motivated, responsible individual to help us provide exceptional service to our customers. This is a 1st shift, full-time position performing general warehouse, housekeeping, and light maintenance duties. Don't plan on sitting on a forklift all day.
Travel between our metro Milwaukee area warehouses will be required, so a valid driver license and reliable vehicle is required.
Responsibilities may change as business needs change, so this job is best for someone who is a flexible team player and who is open to variety, new opportunities, and learning new things.
NOTE: Pre-employment drug test is required.
Responsibilities:
* General warehouse duties to include (but not limited to) loading and unloading trucks; putting away inbound product and picking outbound orders using proper warehousing techniques; handling all product with care; scanning inbound and outbound orders using RF scanner and utilizing a computer to maintain accurate inventory control; complete all required paperwork thoroughly and accurately.
* Light maintenance and housekeeping duties, such as (but not limited to): painting, dusting, sweeping, mopping, light miscellaneous repairs, lawn cutting, weed control, light snow shoveling and application of salt on parking lots and walkways in winter, etc.
* Other duties as assigned.
NOTE that responsibilities may change as business needs change.
Qualifications:
* Experience loading and/or unloading trucks with a forklift is required, at least 1 year strongly preferred
* Material handling experience highly preferred, but at least 1 year of experience working in a warehouse environment is required
* Experience using RF scanner highly preferred
* We will give preference to a handy and/or mechanically inclined person; previous janitorial and/or maintenance experience a plus
* Strong attention to detail, demonstrated initiative, effective communication, and ability to multi-task are necessary
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team required
* Must have a valid driver license, a reliable and insured vehicle, and must be able to drive to various metro Milwaukee area warehouses with personal vehicle upon request
* Ability to work overtime and flexible work hours
* Ability to competently use a computer is required; experience using warehouse management software highly preferred
* Must read, write, speak and understand English
* Must be at least 18 years old
* High school diploma or equivalent required
Physical Requirements:
* Ability to lift and/or move up to 75 pounds by hand unassisted
* Ability to climb stairs or ladders as needed
* Ability to frequently walk and/or stand on concrete for extended periods of time
* Ability to regularly sit, bend, stoop, kneel, squat, crouch, crawl, climb and reach
- Ability to talk and hear
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $27.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Do you have a reliable and insured vehicle?
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Warehouse: 1 year (Required)
- Forklift: 1 year (Required)
- RF scanner: 1 year (Preferred)
- truck loading/unloading: 1 year (Preferred)
Language:
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: In person
