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Associate Operations Specialist
Looking for a hands-on role where you can stay active, learn new skills, and be part of a team that keeps business moving? This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys fast-paced work, takes pride in staying organized, and wants to grow with a company that’s continuing to evolve and expand.
Whether you have experience in warehouse operations, manufacturing, restaurants, retail, or you’re a recent graduate interested in supply chain and operations, we’re open to people who are eager to learn, adaptable, and ready to contribute. You’ll receive hands-on training and support while building skills that directly impact customer success and day-to-day operations.
This is a full-time onsite position based at our Grand Rapids warehouse location, working Monday–Friday from 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, with opportunities for overtime during high-volume periods.
What you’ll be doing:
- Receive, package, store, and ship products accurately and efficiently
- Pick parts and prepare work orders to meet shipping timelines and customer expectations
- Learn warehouse systems, processes, and workflows through hands-on training
- Use warehouse equipment and tools including hi-lo, order picker, tape machines, and packaging equipment
- Complete testing and logging of incoming equipment using internal systems and ERP platforms
- Accurately enter and maintain information within SAP, Oracle, and other systems
- Perform cycle counts and help maintain strong inventory accuracy
- Coordinate with shipping, receiving, repair, inventory, sales, and order management teams
- Prioritize orders based on shipping method and business needs
- Help maintain a clean, safe, and organized workspace
- Communicate inventory or order discrepancies to appropriate teams
- Support daily warehouse operations during busy periods, including month-end, quarter-end, and year-end volume surges
- Continue developing operational knowledge across multiple departments
- Learn advanced shipping processes over time, including international shipments and lithium battery handling
What we are looking for:
- A positive attitude, strong work ethic, and willingness to learn
- Ability to stay organized and adapt in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities
- Comfortable asking questions and seeking support when workload increases
- Strong attention to detail and ability to balance speed with accuracy
- Team-oriented mindset with dependable communication skills
- Previous experience in warehouse operations, manufacturing, distribution, food service, retail, or other fast-paced environments is helpful but not required
- Open to recent graduates interested in supply chain, logistics, or operations careers
- Ability to work on your feet for much of the day, including standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and lifting
- Ability to lift, push, carry, or pull up to 65 pounds
- Basic computer skills and comfort learning new systems and technology
- Ability to follow instructions and retain new information quickly
Education/Experience:
- High School diploma or equivalent
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