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Heavy Lift Warehouse Associate

Manpower
  • Canton, MI
  • $18 Per Hour
  • Full-time
  • Instant Apply
1 day ago

Job Description

Our client, a leading transportation and logistics provider, is seeking Heavy Lift Warehouse Associates to join their team. As a Heavy Lift Warehouse Associate, you will be part of the Warehouse Operations team supporting shipping, receiving, freight handling, and distribution activities. The ideal candidate will have a strong work ethic, attention to detail, and a safety-first mindset which will align successfully in the organization.

Job Title: Heavy Lift Warehouse Associate
Location: Canton, MI
Pay Rate: $18.00 per hour
Position Type: Full-Time
Available Shifts: 1st, 2nd & 3rd shifts

What's the Job?
  • Load and unload freight from trailers while maintaining productivity, accuracy, and safety standards.
  • Pick, stage, sort, and distribute materials throughout the warehouse to support daily shipping and receiving operations.
  • Inspect incoming and outgoing freight to verify shipment accuracy and identify any discrepancies or damage.
  • Utilize handheld scanners and warehouse management systems to track inventory and update shipment information.
  • Support inventory counts, warehouse organization, and general housekeeping activities to ensure efficient operations.
What's Needed?
  • Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 75 pounds on a consistent basis throughout the shift.
  • Basic English communication skills to understand safety procedures, work instructions, and shipment documentation.
  • Basic computer skills and the ability to learn warehouse technology and inventory systems.
  • Strong attention to detail, reliability, and commitment to workplace safety.
  • Ability to work in a physically demanding, fast-paced warehouse environment.
What's in it for me?
  • Competitive starting pay of $18.00 per hour.
  • Multiple shift options available to fit your schedule.
  • Opportunity to work with one of the nation's leading transportation and logistics organizations.
  • Team-oriented environment with strong operational leadership and support.
  • Potential for long-term opportunities and career growth based on performance.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Previous warehouse, distribution center, dock, or freight handling experience.
  • Experience loading and unloading trailers in a high-volume environment.
  • Familiarity with handheld scanners, RF devices, and inventory management systems.
  • Knowledge of shipping, receiving, and logistics operations.
  • Experience working in transportation, logistics, or supply chain environments.
Physical Requirements:
  • Frequent lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling of materials up to 75 pounds.
  • Extended periods of standing, walking, bending, twisting, reaching, and manual material handling.
  • Ability to manually load and unload trailers throughout the shift.
  • Ability to work safely around warehouse equipment, freight, and moving vehicles.

If this is a role that interests you and you'd like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you!

About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis and Talent SolutionsManpower® is a global leader in contingent staffing and permanent resourcing, providing companies with strategic and operational flexibility and creating talent at scale. Our specialized recruiting teams assess and guide talent into meaningful, sustainable employment, while our PowerSuite technology enables deeper insight and smarter matching, helping candidates find opportunities that align with their strengths, experience, and career goals.In this constantly shifting world, our flexible workforce solutions provide companies with the business agility needed to succeed. Manpower is part of the ManpowerGroup® family of brands, which also includes Experis and Talent Solutions. For more information about Manpower, follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, X, and Instagram.

Numbers & Facts

LocationCanton, MI
Job TypeFull-time
IndustryStaffing/Employment Agencies
Company Size100 to 499 employees
Year Founded1948
Websitehttps://www.manpower.com

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