What are the responsibilities and job description for the Warehouse Associate position at Hatching Time?
Pay: From $16.00 per hour
Job description:
Full Job Description:
We are looking to grow our team with individuals who share our energy and enthusiasm for creating the best experience for our clients. We strive for a clean, safe, healthy and fun work environment.
We are seeking warehouse associates who will receive shipments of goods, pick and prepare materials for shipping, prepare materials for the production team, operate a forklift, create shipping labels, and perform a few other tasks. The associates must be computer-literate and be able to switch between multiple computer systems to complete the order fulfillment process.
Prior experience is desired but not a requirement. Promotion opportunities are available as the team expands. The working schedule is Monday through Friday, with weekends included.
Schedule:
- Monday thru Friday
- Some weekend work is required
- Overtime available
Responsibilities:
- Loading trucks manually: lift, lower, or carry product up to a maximum of 75 pounds by hand
- Print labels for orders, which can lead to dialogue with other departments such as finance and customer support.
- Ensure the warehouse is clean, secure and safe at all times
- Unload incoming containers by placing pallets in designated areas
- Perform inventory counts every quarter to maintain proper on-hand
- May perform critical functions by filling in for other staff while they are out on vacation.
- Opportunity to train and onboard new hires
- Review shipping costs and pick shipping methods that make sense for the customer and Hatching Time
- Package items to reduce damage during shipping and achieve the lowest possible shipping costs.
- Some weekend work will be required from February through May.
- If requested, attend Hatching Time-sponsored events.
Requirements:
- Must be computer literate
- Ability to become certified in the operation of warehouse equipment
- Basic English language skills (both verbal and written communications)
Bonus Skills:
- Prior experience operating warehouse equipment, such as a pallet jack and/or cherry picker, is helpful
- Experience working in a warehouse environment (e.g., order selector/picking product storage, product staging, powered pallet jack/forklifts, etc.)
- Driving a forklift (e.g., performing basic operations such as driving forwards, driving backwards, lifting and lowering the boom, maneuvering in tight areas without damaging product, etc.)
- Working with racking systems and loading/unloading pallets (e.g., pulling and placing pallets on/off vertical product racking systems and trucks, etc.)
- Experience working in a team environment (e.g., cooperating with co-workers, joint problem solving, etc.)
Starting Salary: $16 per hour
Job Type: Contract to Hire
Job Types: Full-time (1) and Part-time (1), Contract
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday with some Saturdays required
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Warehouse distribution: 1 year (Preferred)
Language:
- English (Required), Spanish
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Required)
Work Location: In person
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract
Pay: $16.00 - $17.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
Salary : $16 - $17