Freight Associate

Job Summary:

As a Freight Associate, you will be responsible for the safe and efficient movement of products throughout our warehouse. This hands-on role involves loading, unloading, storing, and transporting freight using equipment such as forklifts, order pickers, electric pallet jacks, and hand pallet jacks. The Freight Associate is a critical part of our operations team, helping to maintain inventory accuracy, support daily warehouse activities, and ensure customer orders are processed and shipped in a timely manner.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Load and unload freight from trucks, containers, and other transportation vehicles in a safe and efficient manner.

• Operate material handling equipment, including forklifts, pallet jacks, hand trucks, and other warehouse equipment, while following all safety guidelines.

• Receive, sort, stage, stack, and organize freight within designated warehouse locations to ensure efficient storage and retrieval.

• Inspect incoming and outgoing shipments for damage, verify quantities, and ensure all documentation is accurate and complete.

• Assist with inventory control activities, including cycle counts, physical inventories, and reconciliation of inventory discrepancies.

• Prepare freight for shipment by packaging, labeling, and staging products according to company and customer requirements.

• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment in accordance with company standards and warehouse best practices.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support workflow efficiency and achieve departmental goals.

• Perform additional warehouse and freight-handling duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to push, pull, and lift product using material handling equipment.

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.

• Basic computer skills.

• Commitment to following safety policies and procedures.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent required.

• Previous warehouse or freight handling experience preferred.

• Experience operating forklifts, pallet jacks, or other material handling equipment preferred.

• Working knowledge of safety regulations and procedures.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and reach throughout the workday.

• Ability to safely operate material handling equipment.

• Ability to perform physical work in a fast-paced warehouse environment.

Benefits include:

• 401(k) with employer match

• Medical, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability, and life insurance benefits

• Paid time off

• Performance-based annual bonus

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.