Senior Warehouse Associate
Location: Colton, CA 92324
Job Type: Full-time
Schedule: 40 hours per week (4+1 Model)
Shift: 9:15 AM – 6:00 PM
Pay: Competitive hourly rate (based on experience)
Job Summary
Citistaff Solutions is seeking a motivated and experienced Senior Warehouse Associate to join our warehouse operations team in Colton, CA. The ideal candidate has previous experience in a third party logistics (3PL) warehouse, is comfortable leading and training employees, and is committed to maintaining a safe, productive, and organized work environment.
This position supports daily warehouse operations, assists supervisors with workflow coordination, provides onboarding and training for new employees, and performs inventory and material handling tasks.
Responsibilities
- Assist warehouse supervisors and team leads with daily operations and task delegation.
- Train and onboard new warehouse associates.
- Perform receiving, inbound processing, picking, packing, tally, quality assurance, and inventory control activities.
- Conduct daily warehouse safety inspections and report hazards or maintenance issues.
- Maintain clean and organized work areas, including proper pallet and shrink-wrap disposal.
- Inspect warehouse equipment and report maintenance needs.
- Operate warehouse equipment safely, including forklifts, cherry pickers, turret trucks, Bendi forklifts, and electric pallet jacks (EPJ).
- Use RF scanners, warehouse management systems (WMS), and shipping software to process inventory accurately.
- Complete data entry and maintain accurate inventory records.
- Work collaboratively with warehouse staff to ensure customer orders are completed accurately and on schedule.
- Follow all company safety policies and OSHA regulations.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
- Bilingual in English and Spanish with the ability to read, write, and speak both languages fluently.
- Minimum 1–2 years of warehouse experience, preferably in a 3PL environment.
- Minimum 1 year of employee training or onboarding experience.
- Knowledge of inbound receiving, sorting, tally, cycle counting, inventory control, and quality assurance.
- Experience using RF scanners, handheld PDA devices, and warehouse computer systems.
- Strong data entry and organizational skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a multicultural team environment.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds throughout the workday.
- Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including one weekend day (Saturday or Sunday) with one weekday off.
- Experience operating one or more of the following equipment:
- Cherry Picker
- Sit-Down Forklift
- Bendi Forklift
- Turret Truck
- Electric Pallet Jack (EPJ)
Preferred Skills
- Leadership and team coordination.
- Attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced warehouse environment.
- Strong problem-solving and time management skills.
Physical Requirements
- Frequently lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds.
- Stand, walk, bend, reach, and perform repetitive movements throughout the shift.
- Work in a warehouse environment with varying temperatures.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Opportunities for advancement
- On-the-job training
- Safe and team-oriented work environment
- Full-time schedule with consistent hours
Pay: $23.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
