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Warehouse General Labor
Location: Cedar Rapids, IA
Pay Rate: $15.00 per hour paid weekly (avg $2,000 monthly)
Schedule: 7am-4pm (1 Hour Lunch)
Benefits Highlights
- Immediate PTO Accrual: Start earning Paid Time Off (PTO) on your very first day of
work. Earned PTO is eligible for use after 60 days of employment.
- Health Benefits: Supplemental health insurance options are available.
Key Hiring Requirements
- Heavy Lifting: Must be able to lift, push, and pull up to 75 lbs consistently throughout the
shift.
- Driver’s License: Must possess a current and valid driver’s license.
- Pre-Employment Screening: Must be able to pass a National Background Check and
drug test.
- Safety Footwear: Steel-toe or composite safety-toe boots are required at all times.
Position Overview
We are seeking a reliable, high-energy Inventory Warehouse Associate to assist with a
cable inventory project in Cedar Rapids. This role is critical for the accurate pulling,
issuing, and shipping of specialized cable products.
Key Responsibilities
- Forklift Operation: Safely and proficiently operate a forklift to move pallets, organize
heavy cable reels, and load/unload shipments.
- Pallet Management: Efficiently move, stack, and organize pallets within the warehouse to
optimize space and accessibility.
- Inventory Management: Assist in maintaining accurate stock levels and performing
regular inventory counts.
- Order Picking & Pulling: Accurately select cable reels and components based on work
orders.
- Shipping & Receiving: Prepare outgoing orders for transit and process incoming
inventory shipments.
- Organization: Maintain a clean and efficient warehouse floor to ensure safety and
streamlined operations.
Skills & Qualifications
- Strong Attention to Detail
- Autonomy: Proven ability to work independently without the need for continuous direct
supervision.
- Adaptability: Comfortable shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment to meet project
deadlines.
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