Warehouse, Shipping & Inventory Associate

Job Summary

We are seeking dependable and motivated individuals for warehouse and material-handling opportunities involving shipping and receiving, parts and inventory, order fulfillment, forklift operation, and general warehouse/yard work.

Responsibilities may vary depending on the specific position and work area. Candidates do not need experience in every function. Individuals with backgrounds in shipping/receiving, inventory, parts, order picking, material handling, forklift operation, or general warehouse work are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Depending on the position, responsibilities may include:

• Pick, pull, stage, and prepare customer orders
• Receive incoming materials and verify shipments against purchase orders, packing slips, or invoices
• Prepare outgoing customer and vendor shipments accurately and on time
• Package and label products to help prevent damage during shipment
• Process UPS, LTL, local delivery, and other outbound shipments
• Load and unload trucks and deliveries
• Put away incoming stock and maintain organized inventory locations
• Maintain accurate inventory records and assist with cycle counts or physical inventory
• Update computer systems with shipping, receiving, and inventory activity
• Locate and pull parts, products, and materials for customer orders or internal use
• Coordinate carrier pickups and outgoing shipments
• Operate sit-down forklifts and other material-handling equipment as needed
• Move, stage, and organize materials throughout warehouse and yard areas
• Verify outgoing orders for accuracy
• Identify and report damaged materials, shortages, or inventory discrepancies
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe warehouse, shipping, inventory, and yard areas
• Perform general warehouse, cleanup, and material-handling duties
• Assist with basic facility or building maintenance as needed
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a warehouse, shipping/receiving, inventory, parts, material-handling, or similar environment preferred
• Forklift experience preferred for positions requiring equipment operation
• Ability and willingness to learn forklift operation and follow company safety procedures
• Experience picking and preparing customer orders is a plus
• Basic computer and data-entry skills
• Ability to read shipping documents, purchase orders, packing slips, and basic work instructions
• Ability to perform basic math
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Dependable, punctual, and reliable attendance
• Coachable and willing to learn new responsibilities
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a team
• Valid driver's license may be required depending on the position

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

• Ability to regularly perform physical warehouse and material-handling work
• Ability to lift approximately 50–70 lbs., depending on the position
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, lift, and move materials throughout the workday
• Comfortable working in warehouse environments that may not be climate controlled
• Some positions may require significant outdoor/yard work in varying weather conditions
• Ability to safely use team lifting or material-handling equipment for heavier items

Position Details

Schedule: Primarily Monday–Friday, daytime/1st-shift opportunities

Pay: Approximately $17.00–$21.00/hour depending on the specific position, experience, and qualifications

Employment Type: Full-Time / Temp-to-Hire

Location: St. Louis area