We Ship Express is a growing nationwide warehousing, fulfillment, and logistics company supporting customers in the wine, beer, and spirits industry. As our business continues to expand, we are adding full-time Warehouse Associate II | Forklift Operators to our Napa/American Canyon team.
This position combines general warehouse responsibilities with forklift operation, shipping and receiving, and inventory support. We are looking for experienced warehouse professionals who are dependable, safety-focused, and comfortable working across multiple areas of warehouse operations.
If you are looking for stable, full-time employment where you can put your warehouse and forklift experience to work with a growing company, we encourage you to apply.
Schedule
- Full-time position
- Monday through Friday
- Additional hours or occasional weekend work may be required during peak operational periods
What You'll Do
Warehouse Associate II | Forklift Operators support daily warehouse operations by performing the full range of warehouse responsibilities while also operating forklifts to safely receive, move, and ship products.
Key responsibilities include:
- Safely operate forklifts and pallet jacks to move, load, unload, stack, and stage products
- Pick, pack, and prepare customer orders for shipment
- Perform quality inspections on incoming and outgoing shipments
- Receive and unload incoming products
- Package, label, stack, palletize, and prepare products for shipment
- Place products in designated warehouse locations, including racks, shelves, and staging areas
- Secure palletized products using strapping, stretch wrap, and other protective materials
- Assist with inventory counts and help maintain accurate physical inventory
- Verify shipping, receiving, and inventory paperwork for accuracy and completeness
- Perform general warehouse functions including picking, packing, box making, palletizing, material handling, cross-docking, and quality assurance
- Maintain a safe, clean, and organized warehouse environment
- Follow all company safety procedures, quality standards, and operating practices
- Participate in quality and process improvement activities
- Perform other warehouse duties as assigned
What We're Looking For
- Prior forklift operating experience required
- Two to five years of warehouse, shipping/receiving, material handling, or related experience preferred
- Familiarity with warehouse shipping practices and procedures
- Ability to safely load, unload, stage, and move products throughout the warehouse
- Reliable team member with strong attendance and work ethic
- Ability to work with minimal supervision and as part of a team
- Flexibility and willingness to perform a variety of warehouse functions as operational needs change
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
- Commitment to workplace safety and quality standards
- Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions
Physical Requirements
- Regularly required to stand and walk throughout the shift
- Frequently required to use hands and finger dexterity
- Occasionally required to bend, stoop, kneel, or climb
- Ability to lift, push, or carry items up to 50 pounds
- Ability to safely operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other warehouse equipment
Why Join We Ship Express
- Stable, full-time MondayFriday schedule
- Growing company with expanding nationwide operations
- Team-oriented work environment
- Opportunity to use and expand your forklift, inventory, shipping, and warehouse operations skills