Warehouse Associate 18/hr

Warehouse Associate $18/hr - 1st Shift

The Warehouse Associate plays a key role in daily warehouse operations by preparing, shipping, receiving, and organizing inventory in a clean, well-organized distribution center. This position operates Monday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and involves working with shipping documentation, material handling equipment, and inventory systems to ensure accurate and timely order fulfillment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare shipments for postal or commercial carriers by determining the most economical and efficient shipping method and selecting appropriate shipping containers.
• Pack items securely to ensure safe and damage-free delivery to customers.
• Prepare bills of lading and other shipping documentation accurately and in a timely manner.
• Check items to be shipped against work orders to verify that quantities, destinations, and routing are correct.
• Receive and unload incoming materials, verifying shipment accuracy by comparing packing slips with purchase orders.
• Sort, count, package, label, insure, unpack, and log inventory for both incoming and outgoing shipments.
• Use scan guns and RF scanners to track, pick, and confirm inventory movements and order fulfillment.
• Operate pallet jacks, electric pallet jacks, forklifts (sit-down and stand-up), reach trucks, and other material handling equipment safely and efficiently as needed.
• Perform order picking, order selecting, and packing tasks to support timely and accurate shipping to customers.
• Load and unload trucks, including large box trucks, while following safety and handling procedures.
• Support inventory control and inventory management activities by accurately recording product movements and counts.
• Handle average-weight objects and lift items up to 60 lbs as required.

Why Work Here?

You will join a stable, growth-oriented organization that promotes from within and offers clear opportunities for career advancement, including into leadership roles. The company fosters a supportive, team-focused culture with a tenured workforce that invests in training and retaining new hires. You will enjoy a consistent first-shift schedule that supports work-life balance, along with a variety of employee-focused activities such as special lunches, food trucks, and catered events. When hired directly, you can access a comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, a 401(k) with company match, and dental, vision, and health insurance, all within a clean, well-organized distribution environment that prioritizes safety and efficiency.

Work Environment

The role is based in a clean, temperature-controlled distribution center that is well organized to support safe and efficient operations. The facility emphasizes clear processes and safety standards, with a strong focus on protecting employees and ensuring tasks are well defined. The team is experienced and tenured, providing a supportive environment for new hires to learn and grow. The position follows a Monday through Friday first-shift schedule from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., offering predictable hours and time outside of work. Work may involve moderate exposure to elements such as extreme temperatures, dirt, and dust when handling materials or loading and unloading trucks. Material handling equipment such as forklifts, reach trucks, pallet jacks, electric pallet jacks, and RF scan guns are commonly used, and employees are expected to follow safety protocols while lifting and moving items up to 60 lbs.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Cleveland, OH.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Cleveland, OH.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 28, 2026.