Warehouse Associate

Job description

Starting Pay at $15.74/hourly

• Several Shifts M-F (possible weekends during peak season)

Why You Should Become a Member of the Merit Team:

• Paid Training for all equipment with full pay.
• Benefits offered including Health, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance after 60 days.
• Associate Recognition for Safety, Attendance, and Great Performance.

Requirements:

• No experience needed, but it is preferred.
• Must be willing to take a Pre-employment drug screen and a background check

The ability to work in a physically demanding warehouse environment – continuously lifting and moving up to 75lbs

• The ability to meet fast-paced productivity goals and standards
• The ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays
• The ability to work overtime, including weekends and holidays, without advanced notice
• Reliable transportation to and from work

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (Other job duties may be assigned)

• Associate handles the unloading and breaking down of freight at an adequate pace
• Associate might be trained to operate forklift/electric pallet jack

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit and climb or balance. The employee must regularly lift and move up to 75 pounds, frequently lift and move 30 to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND CHARACTERISTICS REQUIRED

Accuracy – Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.

Detail Oriented – Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.

Communication - Ability to read, write and understand English.

Willingness and ability to perform manual work following verbal and written instructions.

Prior experience operating a forklift and pallet jack a plus, but not required. Will train and certify associates holding positions requiring the use of such equipment.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $15.74 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• No experience needed

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Richland, WA 99354: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Payment frequency:

• Paid weekly

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Morning shift

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Ability to Relocate:

• Richland, WA 99354: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person