General Laborer

ABOUT US: FW Logistics is an experienced family-owned, high growth logistics service provide that is big enough to handle all the supply chain logistics needs while still being small enough to give a specialized service to our customers. Founded in 1949 with a focus on food-grade storage, we’ve spread our expertise over the next seventy years to include contract warehousing, dry storage, hazmat storage, temperature-controlled warehousing, and asset-based trucking services. The company and related parties operate or own 25 facilities and plan to grow organically or through M&A.

OUR CULTURE: We treat our customers and associates equally, fairly, and respectfully. FW Logistics continually invests in the latest technology, increasing our efficiency and responsiveness to meet all our clients’ needs. By providing training and education to our workers, we can offer our customers the most skilled workforce available. We are a collaborative group, getting things done together, enjoying our collegial environment, and working together. Fit is critical to us. The associate joining FW should have that same mindset, a strong business mind, total accountability for deadlines, self-motivation, and energy while providing high customer service satisfaction.

OUR MISSION: To responsibly provide cost-effective, integrated, reliable, and valuable supply chain logistics solutions to meet our client’s needs with a customer-centric mindset.

OUR VALUES:

Compassionate

Accountable

Adaptable

Results Driven

We act honestly and kindly; we respect each other, our community, and our customers while working hard to provide the best services to our stakeholders.

POSITION SUMMARY: FW Logistics is an experienced logistic service provider that is big enough to handle supply chain logistics needs while still being small enough to give specialized service. We are seeking a dynamic individual to join our team as a Warehouse General Laborer. The Warehouse General Laborer is responsible for completing shipments by processing and loading orders. Prepares orders by processing requests and supply orders; pulling materials; packing boxes; placing orders in delivery area. As a Warehouse General Laborer, you will receive, unpack, arrange, and store goods, and gather, pack, prepare and load goods for dispatching. You may also check stock for damage and wear, report faults and discrepancies to relevant parties, and mark and label stock. In addition, you may pick and/or pack items for dispatching or restock/restack items. To ensure success, you need the ability to follow instructions and operate in an orderly manner. The ideal candidate for this role will be hard working, focused, and have outstanding problem-solving skills.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Always represent FW Logistics in a courteous and professional manner.

· Ensuring cleanliness, tidiness, and safety of work environment.

· Loading and unloading delivery trucks.

· Accepting delivery of inventory.

· Counting and confirming inventory.

· Inspecting Inventory for damage and faults.

· Communicating errors to relevant parties.

· Marking and labeling stock.

· Storing inventory in an accessible manner.

· Loading and wrapping stock on pallets.

· Building loads with forklift and electronic pallet jack.

The preceding job description is not to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

· Accountable– demonstrating individual accountability which results in collective success. This means never adopting a “That’s not my job!” attitude. Willing to do what needs to be done.

· Adaptable– able to demonstrate flexibility and agility to ensure customer and client needs are met.

· Results Driven – passion to create positive results that maximize sustainable profitability for our future success.

· Compassionate– able to base your work on the customer by continuously improving processes to eliminate errors, create value, provide better service, and enhance quality.

· Proficient with warehouse procedures.

· Strong people skills.

· Able to operate industrial equipment (i.e., forklift, pallet jacks).

· Able to establish positive working relationships.

· Great attention to detail.

WORK SCHEDULE: Tuesday-Saturday 7am - 4pm with overtime as needed.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

· Must have high school diploma or GED minimum.

· Minimum 1 year of experience in a warehouse, fulfillment center, distribution center or manufacturing environment.

· Experience with a sit-down forklift and/or electric pallet jack is a plus. Must be willing and comfortable learning to operate these types of industrial equipment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

· Ability to lift 50lbs.

· Must be able to stand and walk for long periods of time up to 8 hours a day if needed.

· Able to bend, squat, stoop, kneel, crouch, and reach at or above shoulder level.

· The performance of this position requires exposure to warehouse areas where, at certain times, temperatures fluctuate based on external weather conditions.

YOUR TOTAL REWARDS PACKAGE:

We offer a competitive compensation package, great benefits, and the opportunity to grow your skills and progress with us.

· Health Coverage: Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits

· Voluntary Term Life/AD&D

· 401(K) Plan with 4% employer contribution match.

· Paid Time Off and Holidays

· Recognition Programs

· Employee Referral Program

· Maternity/Paternity leave

We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals. We promote support, thrive, and celebrate diversity, inclusion, and culture.

FW Logistics provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. It prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Application Question(s):

• Do you understand that the starting pay for this position is $16/hr?
• This is a refrigerated warehouse where you will be exposed regularly to cold temperatures. Are you comfortable with this?
• Do you understand that the work schedule for this position is Tuesday-Saturday, 8am-4:30pm or Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm

Work Location: In person