Warehouse Operations Associate I

Warehouse Associate

Warehouse Associate – starting at $19/hr | Full Benefits in 30 Days

Location: Madison, WI

Schedule: Monday – Friday, 6:30 AM – 3:00 PM (40 hours a week guaranteed + overtime based on business needs)

We're seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Warehouse Associate with touch freight required to join our team. This role involves a wide range of tasks including handling inbound and outbound shipments—ranging from Teklad feed products to research animals—preparing deliveries, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring timely distribution.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Check in delivery trucks
• Receive and track incoming shipments
• Fill orders for route trucks using WMS software such as JD Edwards or other appropriate tools
• Accommodate and carefully handle fragile packages
• Track and document Inbound shipment arrivals and Outbound shipment departure times with accuracy
• Unload and put away all inbound freight
• Tag and label stock
• Box and pack outgoing shipments in accordance with established procedures and standards
• Prepare assigned orders for shipment
• Record and manage damaged shipments
• Operate material handling and floor sweeper equipment
• Make safety a priority at all times
• Other duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Forklift Certification is a plus.
• Previous working experience as a Warehouse Worker for three to five (3-5) years.
• Experience working with inventory and JDE software preferred.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. at times.
• Must be a team player.
• Good organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to multitask.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to solve problems.
• Ability to multitask

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The ability to occasionally lift heavy product is essential to this position. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands and arms to handle bagged or boxed product.

SUMMARY: The Warehouse Associate is responsible for performing an array of duties such as receiving and processing incoming and outgoing shipments (including but not limited to research animals and Teklad feed products). Specific functions include selection and packing of boxes, completing paperwork, in addition to retrieving, palletizing, wrapping, and staging the products.

Salary will be commensurate with experience and responsibilities. Benefits include health and dental coverage, short- and long-term disability, paid time off, paid parental leave, 401K, and more!

Inotiv is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide a fair and equal employment opportunity to all persons, regardless of age, race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law. This policy governs all aspects of employment, including selection, job assignment, compensation, discipline, termination and access to benefits and training.