Warehouse Associate
The Warehouse Associate plays a key role in preparing, shipping, receiving, and organizing inventory within a clean, well-organized distribution center. This position operates Monday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and focuses on ensuring accurate, efficient, and safe movement of goods using a variety of warehouse equipment and tools.
Responsibilities
- Prepare shipments for postal or commercial carriers by determining the most economical and efficient shipping method and selecting appropriate shipping containers.
- Pack items securely to ensure safe delivery and prevent damage during transit.
- Prepare bills of lading and verify that items to be shipped match work orders, including quantities, destinations, and routing.
- Receive and unload incoming materials and compare packing slips with purchase orders to verify the accuracy of shipments.
- Sort, count, package, label, insure, unpack, and log inventory for both incoming and outgoing shipments.
- Use scan guns, RF scanners, pallet jacks, electric pallet jacks, tow motors, forklifts (sit-down and stand-up), reach trucks, and other material handling equipment to move and track inventory.
- Perform order picking and order selecting to fulfill customer orders accurately and efficiently.
- Load and unload trucks, including large box trucks, as needed to support shipping and receiving operations.
- Assist with inventory control and inventory management by accurately tracking stock levels and updating records using data entry and computer systems.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area in accordance with distribution center standards and safety guidelines.
- Handle general labor tasks related to material handling, packaging, shrink wrapping, and preparing orders for shipment.
- Collaborate with team members and supervisors to ensure orders are processed and shipped on time to customers.
Essential Skills
- Experience with shipping and receiving processes, including preparing shipments, bills of lading, and verifying orders against work orders and purchase orders.
- Proficiency in order picking, order selecting, and packing items for safe and accurate delivery.
- Hands-on experience using RF scanners, RF scan guns, and scan guns to track and manage inventory.
- Ability to operate material handling equipment such as pallet jacks, electric pallet jacks, tow motors, sit-down forklifts, stand-up forklifts, and reach trucks.
- Strong inventory control and inventory management skills, including sorting, counting, logging, and labeling inventory.
- Basic computer skills and data entry abilities to update inventory records and shipping documentation.
- Ability to work independently while maintaining positive relationships with team members, leadership, and internal partners.
- Capability to handle average-weight objects up to 20 pounds on a regular basis and lift up to 60 pounds as needed.
- Comfort working in environments with moderate exposure to elements such as extreme temperatures, dirt, and dust.
- Attention to detail and accuracy when checking quantities, destinations, and routing information for shipments.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Experience driving large box trucks is preferred and considered a strong asset.
- Prior experience in a distribution center, warehouse inventory, or general labor environment is beneficial.
- Familiarity with loading and unloading procedures for various types of trucks and trailers.
- Comfort using shrink wrap, box cutters, and other packaging tools and equipment.
- Ability to adapt to established processes and contribute to a well-organized, safety-focused operation.
Why Work Here?
This organization offers a stable, growth-oriented environment where internal promotion is a priority and long-term careers are encouraged. Employees benefit from a single first-shift schedule that supports strong work-life balance, along with a clean, well-organized distribution center that emphasizes safety and efficiency. The culture includes regular extracurricular activities such as lunches, food trucks, and catered events that foster team connection and engagement. The company provides competitive benefits when hired directly, including paid time off, a 401(k) with company match, and comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance. Leadership invests in employees' development, particularly as tenured team members retire, creating opportunities for advancement and long-term growth.
Work Environment
The role is based in a clean, temperature-controlled distribution center that is well organized to support safe and efficient operations. The facility emphasizes clear processes and task clarity, ensuring employees understand their responsibilities and can perform them safely. The team is largely tenured and committed to investing in new hires to support retention and development. Work is performed on a consistent first shift schedule, Monday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., with occasional overtime available when needed but not on a weekly basis. Employees regularly use warehouse technologies and equipment such as RF scanners, scan guns, pallet jacks, electric pallet jacks, tow motors, forklifts, reach trucks, shrink wrap, and box cutters. The environment may involve moderate exposure to elements like extreme temperatures, dirt, and dust, while maintaining strong safety standards throughout the distribution center.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Cleveland, OH.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $18.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Cleveland, OH.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jun 16, 2026.
