Warehouse Associate - 1st Shift

About the Opportunity:
• Job Title: Warehouse Associate
• Pay Rate Range: $20.00-$25.00/hr
• Location: Minnetonka, MN
• Schedule: 1st Shift Monday-Friday 7:30AM-4PM
• Position Type: Temp to Hire

Requirements and Qualifications:
Experience/Education:
• Minimum High school diploma or GED.
• Forklift experience is highly preferred.
• 2 years work experience in a warehouse/shipping environment.
Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:
• An ability to work within a team environment and help the team become better.
• Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Must be able to lift 70 pounds.
Cultural traits:
• Passionate and positive “can do” attitude, willing to learn, to teach and to be a change agent within the company.
• Self-motivated and driven – strives to deliver great results and continuous improvement. Gets things done.
• Models our Core Values in every aspect of the job requirements.
• Extremely detailed individual with a factual communication style.
• Excel in a fast-paced environment.
• Thrives in a structured environment.
• Self-sufficient and quick when completing the work at hand.

Duties and Responsibilities:
• Loads and unloads trucks according to established procedures and shipping regulations.
• Pick orders from stock or from staging area and prepare product for shipping to customers which include packing in boxes, on pallets, and shrink wrapping when necessary.
• Ensure customer order and product match; double check and ensure all orders are correct with product and quantity before shipping.
• Load trucks with outgoing products and unload trucks with incoming materials.
• Verify the quantity and quality of material received.
• Place incoming materials into storage.
• Affix completed address label and any other special labels required for the handling of material and specified by the carrier.
• Complete and maintain all required paperwork.
• Maintain departmental housekeeping standards.
• Process recycled products.
• Other duties as assigned.

Discover Award Staffing:
At Award Staffing, we believe that work should be more than just a paycheck—it should inspire, empower, and create a sense of purpose. We’re passionate about connecting people through meaningful work that truly fits their skills and aspirations. Voted Minnesota's Top Staffing Agency to work for by the Star Tribune, we partner with companies of all sizes to help you find a role where you can thrive. Our team is here to support you every step of the way. Let’s find the job that’s right for you.

Why Award Staffing:
• Values Matching: We don’t just help you find a job; we connect you with a company that aligns with your values, ensuring it’s the right fit for who you are.
• Professional & Personal Growth: Your growth matters to us. We focus on finding positions that offer opportunities for skill development and personal fulfillment, so you can thrive in every aspect of your life.
• Impact: The work you do should make a difference. We're committed to placing you in roles where you can have a meaningful impact on your life and the community around you.

Benefits:
*May be eligible for 5 paid holidays
*May accrue up to 48 hours of paid sick time per year
*401k with company match after 1 year of employment
*Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) Plan

AAP/EEO Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Award Staffing Inc. is a Drug-Free Workplace/EEO Employer.