Warehouse Associate

Ability to work in a physically demanding environment, including:Frequent lifting of 10-50 lbs and occasional lifting over 50 lbsBending, stooping, climbing, reaching, twisting, and standing for extended periodsHandling raw materials, finished goods, pallets, and UPS shipmentsAbility to understand and communicate effectively to follow safety protocols and operational procedures. Essential Duties & ResponsibilitiesWarehouse Operations & Equipment HandlingOperate forklift equipment, including Reach Trucks (minimum 1 year of experience required), balers, scanners, stretch wrappers, and other material-handling tools.

Warehouse Associate – Reach Truck Required (Min. 1 Year Experience)Position OverviewThe Warehouse Associate plays a key role in warehouse operations under the guidance of the Warehouse Specialist and Warehouse Manager/Supervisor. Working in a fast-paced warehouse and manufacturing environment, this position is responsible for order picking, receiving, truck loading/unloading, production support, cycle counts, and maintaining inventory accuracy. The role requires adherence to safety, GMP, and AIB guidelines while efficiently handling materials using various equipment.Essential Duties & ResponsibilitiesWarehouse Operations & Equipment HandlingOperate forklift equipment, including Reach Trucks (minimum 1 year of experience required), balers, scanners, stretch wrappers, and other material-handling tools.Accurately and efficiently fulfill customer and production orders while ensuring a smooth inbound and outbound flow of materials.Meet department efficiency goals and participate in continuous improvement efforts.Utilize Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) and Oracle software for inventory tracking and transactions.Quality & AccuracyMaintain strict quality standards for storage, receiving, and shipping processes.Perform precise inventory transactions to uphold system integrity.Conduct routine maintenance checks on department equipment while tracking KPIs.Maintain a clean and organized workspace to meet GMP/AIB requirements.Safety & CommunicationFollow all safety policies and procedures and actively participate in company and department safety initiatives.Communicate professionally with customers and team members to ensure accurate information flow.Minimum QualificationsHigh School diploma or equivalent.At least 1 year of Reach Truck experience (required).Must complete forklift certification upon hire.Ability to work in a physically demanding environment, including:Frequent lifting of 10-50 lbs and occasional lifting over 50 lbsBending, stooping, climbing, reaching, twisting, and standing for extended periodsHandling raw materials, finished goods, pallets, and UPS shipmentsAbility to understand and communicate effectively to follow safety protocols and operational procedures.Preferred SkillsAbility to work independently.Experience operating both stand-up and sit-down forklifts.Placon employment offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment drug test, basic physical, background check, educational verification, and reference checks (as applicable).Placon requires that employees have and maintain authorization to work in the country in which the role is based. In general, Placon does not sponsor candidates for non-immigrant visas or permanent residency unless based on business need.Placon is committed to equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or other protected characteristics.This role requires the ability to work through differing perspectives and resolve conflict in a respectful and professional manner consistent with The Placon Way.