Warehouse Associate, Order Picker, Forklift Driver Position

Our company, DL Wholesale, the top wholesale distributor of hydroponic, indoor gardening and horticulture equipment based out of Livermore, CA, (position location will change to Tracy, CA mid to end of 2024) is seeking a Warehouse Associate who can assist in unloading floor loaded containers, in loading and unloading delivery trucks, and in other general housekeeping duties. The Warehouse Associate will be responsible for unloading product and containers in a timely fashion as well as upkeep of deliveries and maintenance of the warehouse under direct supervision. The successful candidate will be able to ensure timely product unloading and maintenance through hard work and thorough understanding of warehouse duties.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Receive products from deliveries and unload trucks at the loading docks
• Unload floor loaded containers and other products from delivery trucks
• Help with general house-keeping duties such as warehouse maintenance, sorting and maintaining products, and preparing for shipments
• Other duties as assigned by Warehouse Manager

Qualifications and Skills

• Can work on feet for most or all the shift time
• Ability to lift/move heavy products
• Strong time management and attendance skills
• Adaptable, agile, reliable, dependable, and responsible
• Communicate clearly and professionally with customers and internal associates
• Compliance with all relevant health and safety standards
• Knowledge of proper lifting techniques and/or relevant certifications beneficial

Physical Demands

This position involves labor intensive work that must be taken into strong consideration when applying for this role. Floor loaded containers can contain product upwards of 200 pounds. In order to successfully complete the essential functions of this job, candidates should be able to perform this physical labor. While performing job duties, employees are regularly required to talk, listen, and use hands and feet for reaching, walking, standing, and unloading for an extended period.

Benefit Conditions:

• Waiting period may apply

This Company Describes Its Culture as:

• Detail-oriented -- quality and precision-focused
• Outcome-oriented -- results-focused with strong performance culture
• Stable -- traditional, stable, strong processes
• Team-oriented -- cooperative and collaborative

COVID-19 Precaution(s):

• Personal protective equipment provided or required
• Social distancing guidelines in place
• Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place

This Job Is:

• Open to applicants under 18 years old, provided it is legally allowed for the job and location
• Open to applicants who do not have a high school diploma/GED
• A good fit for applicants with gaps in their resume, or who have been out of the workforce for the past 6 months or more
• A good job for someone just entering the workforce or returning to the workforce with limited experience and education
• Open to applicants who do not have a college diploma

Warehouse Skills:

• Packaging
• Pallet jack

Work Remotely

• No

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Forklift: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

• English (Preferred)

Work Location: In person