Job Description

Warehouse Associate – Forklift Preferred
Location: Palmetto, FL 34221
Employment Type: Full-Time | Temporary to Permanent
Pay:

• $16.00/hour

• $18.00/hour with Forklift Certification

• Pay increase upon permanent hire: $18.00–$19.00/hour

Start Date: 1/26/26

Important Requirements (Read Before Applying)

• Clean background (background check conducted in person)

• Non-smoker (smoking not permitted on site)

Schedule

Monday – Friday

• Receiving shift: 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM (most needed)

• Material handling shift: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

• Overtime as needed

• Occasional weekend work may be required

Job Overview

We are hiring Warehouse Associates for a busy distribution center that supports construction jobsites nationwide. This role is responsible for receiving, organizing, packing, and shipping building materials accurately and efficiently. This position is essential to keeping projects on schedule and ensuring materials arrive safely and on time.

Key Responsibilities

• Receive inbound materials by unloading trucks and inspecting shipments

• Verify materials against purchase orders and resolve discrepancies

• Label boxes, organize pallets, and store materials in designated locations

• Move materials to and from production lines and staging areas

• Pick, kit, and stage materials by project for outbound shipments

• Inspect, wrap, weigh, and load pallets for shipment

• Assist with inventory control, including cycle counts and material transfers

• Safely operate warehouse equipment (forklifts, pallet jacks, order pickers, stackers, scissor lifts)

  • Training and certification provided

• Use handheld scanners and tablets to process tasks and document materials

• Follow on-screen instructions and troubleshoot basic issues

• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe warehouse environment

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 49 pounds

• Ability to push carts weighing up to 60 pounds

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, squat, reach, push, and pull throughout the shift

• Ability to use carts, dollies, and hand trucks

• Ability to climb stairs where applicable

• Ability to work at heights up to 40 feet or on a mezzanine (where applicable)

• Ability to work in a physically active environment

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent required

• Prior warehouse experience and forklift certification preferred but not required

• Basic computer skills (email and warehouse systems)

• Ability to read and interpret part numbers

• Strong basic math skills (counting, addition, subtraction, multiplication)

• Reliable transportation and dependable attendance

• Ability to follow safety, quality, and productivity standards

• Strong work ethic and attention to detail

Dress Code / PPE

• Long pants (jeans or khakis; clothing may get dirty)

• T-shirts or polos permitted (no offensive messages)

• Closed-toe shoes required

• Safety vest provided

Why This Opportunity?

• Temp-to-perm opportunity with pay increase

• Clean, climate-controlled facility

• Ongoing work with fluctuating weekly needs

Conversion Opportunity & Client Benefits (Upon Permanent Hire)

Top-performing associates may be offered permanent employment with pay up to $18.00–$20.00/hour and access to a competitive benefits package, which may include:

Core Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Life insurance

• Short- and long-term disability plans

• 401(k) with company matching

• Paid time off (PTO) and company holidays

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Additional Perks

• Free Care.com membership

• Mental health coverage (100% in-network coverage)

• Hybrid or flexible work options for select roles

• National discount programs

• Strong focus on training, development, and career growth

• Innovative campus environment supporting work-life balance