Shipping/Receiving Associate - $20/hr.

Located in Melvindale, MI

Salary: $20/hr.

Warehouse Associate / Forklift Operator – Shipping & Receiving

Now Hiring: Warehouse Associates with Forklift Experience!

Pay: $20/hr.

Shift: 10:00 AM-7:30 PM, Mon-Fri

Express Employment Professionals is seeking an experienced Warehouse Associate / Forklift Operator for a busy warehouse and distribution operation.

This hands-on position is responsible for picking and packing orders, staging materials, loading and unloading trucks, operating forklifts, managing inventory, and processing warehouse orders and transfers.

The ideal candidate has previous warehouse and forklift experience, a valid driver's license, and the ability to safely handle heavy materials, including truck tires, oil drums, and palletized freight.

Job Responsibilities

• Pick, pack, and stage customer orders for shipment or delivery.

• Load and unload delivery trucks using forklifts, pallet jacks, drum dollies, and manual material handling techniques.

• Handle and move truck tires, oil drums, palletized freight, and other warehouse materials.

• Operate forklifts and other material handling equipment safely and efficiently.

• Move inventory and materials to designated warehouse locations or delivery areas.

• Assist with local deliveries and transportation of materials when needed.

• Process work orders, inventory transfers, and warehouse documentation.

• Participate in regular inventory cycle counts and help maintain accurate inventory records.

• Maintain organized warehouse storage areas and ensure trucks are clean and properly maintained.

• Follow all warehouse safety procedures and company policies.

• Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE), including steel-toe footwear, safety vests, and safety glasses.

• Perform additional warehouse, shipping, receiving, and material handling duties as assigned.

Warehouse Associate Qualifications

• Valid driver's license required.

• Minimum of 2 years of warehouse experience.

• Minimum of 1 year of forklift operating experience.

• Experience with shipping, receiving, order picking, and material handling preferred.

• Ability to operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and drum dollies.

• Strong communication, organization, and time management skills.

• Basic computer skills required; familiarity with Microsoft Word and Outlook preferred.

• Ability to follow instructions and maintain accurate warehouse records.

• Strong commitment to workplace safety and dependable attendance.

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

This is a physically demanding warehouse position involving frequent lifting, walking, standing, and repetitive material handling.

Candidates must be able to:

• Lift and move materials weighing up to 75–100 pounds.

• Repeatedly move and stack truck tires, palletized freight, oil drums, and other materials.

• Stand and walk for up to 8 hours per shift.

• Frequently bend, lift, carry, and operate material handling equipment.

• Occasionally crouch, kneel, sit, and squat.

• Work in a warehouse environment with seasonal temperature extremes, dirt, dust, and varying working conditions.

• Safely perform loading, unloading, and material transportation duties.

Safety Requirements

Employees must follow all company safety policies and wear required PPE, including:

• Steel-toe work boots

• High-visibility safety vest

• Safety glasses

Associate Benefits Include:

• Weekly Pay: Get paid every week!
• Medical Benefits: Access to available healthcare benefit options.
• Dental and Vision Insurance: Additional coverage options for eligible associates.
• Referral Bonuses: Earn extra money by referring friends and family to qualifying opportunities.
• Holiday Pay: Available on qualifying assignments.
• Training Opportunities: Gain valuable manufacturing experience and develop new technical skills.
• Career Growth: Build your experience and explore opportunities for advancement.
• Employee Support: Work with a local recruiting team that is here to answer questions, provide guidance, and help you succeed.

Apply today! If you have experience in warehouse operations, forklift driving, shipping and receiving, inventory management, or material handling, we want to hear from you!

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