Warehouse Associate

Integrity Staffing Solutions is a national leader in matching talented people to some of the nation's leading jobs. We offer a variety of openings across the US and within the most prestigious organizations. We offer excellent benefits after only one week of work. If you do not see the opening you are looking for today, make sure to join our talent community and stay connected to receive job tips and hear about job openings as they open. Due to their continued growth, our client is hiring Warehouse Crew for their Indianapolis, Indiana location. Under general supervision, the Warehouse Crew performs manual labor duties in loading and unloading merchandise and materials onto and off trucks. Employee is responsible for loading furniture and other merchandise onto trucks for shipment and unloading trucks delivering goods to the warehouse. Reports to the Warehouse Supervisor, and to the Crew Leader of the shift. *****THIS POSITION REQUIRES CONTINUOUS HEAVY LIFTING*** Responsibilities Loads furniture and/or other merchandise onto trucks, ensuring that items are arranged according to standard accepted practices and procedures, as to minimize shifting during transport; utilizing protective coverings and restraint devices, as necessary. Prepares trailers for loading by inspecting and ensuring that all trailers are clean and free of debris or other materials. Performs custodial functions, as necessary, to ensure cleanliness and safety of warehouse and loading areas. May be required, on occasion, to work at another facility as needed according to workload. Must be physically able to operate a variety of equipment including hand trucks, dollies, pallet jacks, hand tools, etc. Must be able to exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 25 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Requires ability to ascend and descend ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles, etc., using feet or hands and arms. Requires ability to maintain body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking, standing, bending, stooping, crouching, or running on narrow, slippery or erratically moving surfaces. Physical demand requirements are for Heavy Work. Unload domestic trailers and import containers following proper established procedures. Identify and use specific equipment (racks and pallets) required for each item. Verify quantity of each item unloaded and complete paperwork accordingly. Notifies supervisor or crew leader immediately of discrepancies. Identify and label any items that need barcodes. Performs other related work as required. Take tickets to inventory locations, using a tow motor, and pull the inventory from the location placing items on either a rack or a pallet. Must utilize proper stacking procedures when loading multiple items on rack or pallet for same shipping door. Scan each item picked and apply proper tag. Product is taken via tow motor by order picker to the main staging area until ready to be loaded on the trailer by loader. Qualifications Working knowledge of the proper procedures for arranging and stacking furniture and other merchandise to ensure safe transport via transfer truck. Working knowledge of warehouse organization and operational policies and procedures. Some knowledge of the occupational hazards and proper safety precautions for performing manual labor consisting of heavy lifting. Ability to use hand trucks and hand tools. Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions. Ability to perform heavy manual labor for extended periods of time as necessitated by work assignments. Ability to perform job duties in adverse weather conditions. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by work assignments. Must be able to use RF Scanner. Ability to work overtime on short notice if needed The above job description may not include all tasks necessary to complete the job. The job description is a listing of the most common tasks the associate will be required to perform in that job area. Integrity Staffing Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Any offer of employment is contingent on successful completion of background and drug screening. OPENWAR