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Warehouse Associate
Position Overview
- Location: Halethorpe, MD
- Schedule: Monday – Friday, 1:00 PM – 9:00 PM
- Pay Rate: $18.50/hour
- Employment Type: Temp-to-Hire
About the Opportunity
Are you a motivated warehouse professional looking for a meaningful and rewarding career? PrideStaff is partnering with a highly respected non-profit organization in Halethorpe, MD, to find a dedicated Warehouse Associate. This is an excellent temp-to-hire opportunity for individuals who thrive in a fast-paced, cold-storage environment. Upon permanent hire, our client offers an outstanding benefits package including health insurance, paid holidays, vacation time, and opportunities to learn valuable trade skills.
Key Responsibilities
- Inbound/Outbound Freight: Off-load incoming freight, break down boxes, and meticulously build and shrink-wrap pallets.
- Inventory Management: Safely and accurately stock incoming freight on designated shelves.
- Order Fulfillment: Pull and select orders with a high degree of accuracy and load trucks for departing drivers.
- Equipment Operation: Safely operate warehouse machinery, including pallet jacks, order pickers, box cutters, and forklifts to move materials efficiently.
Qualifications & Skills
Must-Haves:
- 6 months of recent, verifiable warehouse experience.
- Forklift and pallet jack training/experience.
- Ability to safely lift, push, and pull up to 50 lbs.
- Willingness and physical ability to work consistently in a cold storage environment (temperatures ranging from -10°F to 38°F).
- Willingness to submit to a pre-employment background check and/or drug test.
Nice-to-Haves:
- Previous experience utilizing an order picker.
- A strong desire to grow with a mission-driven, non-profit organization.
Benefits of working with PrideStaff:
- Medical, Rx, and Wellness Benefits
- Dental and Vision Plan Options
- Short-term Disability
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Holiday Pay
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