What are the responsibilities and job description for the Warehouse Associate position at Flat World Global Solutions?
Opportunity Description: Warehouse Associate
Classification: Non-Exempt
Reporting To: Warehouse Operations Manager
Location: St Louis, MO 63042
Purpose of Role:
Flat World Global Solutions is seeking an enthusiastic and reliable Warehouse Associate to join our growing team. Every day we provide our customers in the transportation industry with the tools they need to compare rates, keep track of goods throughout the entire life cycle of a shipment, increase efficiency, and most of all – maintain a competitive advantage in the market!
What’s in it for you?
- A competitive salary with a guaranteed 40 hours/week and some overtime during busy seasons
- Excellent health benefits package including FREE dental coverage for employee (additional cost to add dependents)
- Profit sharing program
- Work – Life balance with above average PTO plan
- Company-wide employee appreciation activities
- You’ll join an organization acknowledged as Top Place to Work in 2018 & 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 & 2026
- Intentional Positive Uplifting Culture of Success
- Company matched 401K (fully vested after 1 year of employment)
What you will be doing:
- Pull orders and stage for pick-up, separated by carriers
- Load carriers, once all orders are prepared and ready to load
- Carriers must sign for actual piece counts. Do not allow SLAC notations
- Assist carriers with stacking outbound orders on pallets and wrapping and labeling
- Keep warehouse organized and clean, trash emptied, and floors swept
- All product in the warehouse must be cleaned frequently, especially prior to shipping
- Answer phone calls, when available or ensure that phones are covered or forwarded.
- Printing on-going reports as needed.
- Maintain a safe environment in the warehouse, keeping aisles free and clear and allowing for safe access to all fire extinguishers. All hazmat must be staged in their designated areas
- Close up and secure entire facility, turning off lights, setting security alarm and locking up at end of day
Skills and Physical demands:
- Attention to detail is a MUST!
- Ability to lift and move objects up to 50 pounds
- One year or more of forklift experience and certification
- Ability to perform physical activities that require frequent standing, sitting, bending, pushing, pulling, kneeling, etc. for a full 8-hour shift
- Willingness to complete criminal and TSA background checks
What would be nice to have or your willingness to learn:
- Prior warehouse and/or logistics background with some office setting experience
- Ability to use Microsoft Office
To learn more about Flat World Global Solutions, please visit us at https://flatworldgs.com/
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Profit sharing
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Are you willing to complete a criminal background check?
Experience:
- Forklift: 2 years (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Hazelwood, MO 63042 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20