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Warehouse Worker Job Description: Top Duties and Qualifications

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Last updated November 6, 2025
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A 70895742420warehouse37.22warehouse associate4.41forklift operator4.16amazon2.31amazon warehouse1.75445278548124868.2518.1231.70HOURLY47857049162025-10-012025-10-312025-09-012025-09-302025-11-05Warehouse Worker, or Warehouse Associate, is responsible for carrying out the logistics of receiving, processing, storing and sending inventory according to purchase orders and shipping schedules. Their duties include loading orders onto trucks and shipping containers, organizing incoming stock and putting the appropriate labels on outgoing parcels.

Warehouse Worker Duties and Responsibilities

The warehouse worker’s duties and responsibilities should be clearly detailed in the job description. Ideally, the job description should also provide a description of the warehouse, its functions and the warehouse worker’s expected role. Some responsibilities include:

  • Collecting merchandise from the distribution center and safely transporting materials to the shipping bay.

  • Receiving and documenting merchandise for delivery or return.

  • Keeping an inventory of all merchandise entering or exiting the warehouse.

  • Identifying any missing, lost or damaged materials and immediately notify the supervisor.

  • Ensuring that all the merchandise is safely and securely packed and labeled for shipping.

  • Managing all merchandise with appropriate care.

  • Assisting with training of newly employed workers.

  • Scanning labels to ensure products are shipped to the right destination.

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Example 1

General Summary

Accurately completes orders and distributes all products stored at the Distribution Center for retail distributors.

Essential Functions

1. To conduct the work process in a safe manner, observing all safety requirements.

2. Perform daily inspections of all material handling equipment and notify Lead/Supervisor of needed

repairs.

3. Maintains qualification to operate all assigned equipment of the Distribution Center (i.e., forklifts and electric pallet jacks).

4. Maintains proper rotation of all inventories of finished goods.

5. Pulls orders assigned with proper code dates.

6. Follow GMP and Safety policies to ensure compliance with the HACCP program and AIB gold standard.

7. Records all transactions, and observes all requirements of the client.

8. Loads & unloads trailers according to current work instructions.

9. Provides orders to distributors, off loads and counts empty pallets and trays.

10. Off loads, checks in, and receives into SAP shipments of purchased product.

11. Cleans, organizes and maintains Distribution Center in a clean, sanitary condition.

12. Checks orders for completeness and accuracy.

Other duties, as assigned

Qualifications and Education Requirements:

Education:High School Diploma or GED

Experience:
Skills/Abilities:

Mathematics

Computer Skills

SAP

Language Skills-English OR Spanish

Abilitiey TO LIFT 50LBS

TIME Managmeent

MS Outlook

Forklift Proficiency

Pallet JACK Proficiency

Troubleshooting

Ability TO READ

BASIC Typing

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $22.70 per hour

Benefits:
  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Employee discount
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Referral program
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance
Experience level:
  • 1 year
Schedule:
  • 10 hour shift
  • 8 hour shift
  • Holidays
  • Overnight shift
  • Overtime
  • Rotating weekends
  • Weekend availability

COVID-19 considerations:
Social Distance

Ability to commute/relocate:
  • Lockport, IL 60491: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Shift availability:
  • Overnight Shift Location: One location

Example 2

Job Title: Assembler (PHJP00002515)

Location: 16810 Fulton County Rd 2 Metamora ,OH 43540

Duration: Direct hire

Shift timings: 1st shift - 2nd shift (Monday to Friday)

Pay rate: $16.50 / hr on w2

Client: Parker

Direct Hire Opportunities Benefits include:

  • Medical/Dental/Vision Benefits
  • Life Insurance
  • Profit Sharing
  • 401k Savings Plan with Company Match
  • Pension Plan
  • Tuition Assistance






Job Summary

This position is responsible for maintaining a consistent workflow by practicing multiple tasks such as: assembling multiple components, packing product, quality assurance, and operating light duty machinery. Will advocate and support the Corporate Win Strategy.

Job Core Responsibilities
Follow instructions based on diagrams, charts, and specifications

  • Assemble large and small components together in a fast past environment, such as, but not limited to: side seams, end caps, O-rings, epoxy, and holding clips
  • Performs quality checks periodically by using calipers, gauges, and other measuring devices
  • Fill out proper documentation after the order has been completed
  • Maintain work area to keep a clean and a safe environment
  • Maintains professional, respectful, open communication with others





Qualifications

  • High School Diploma/GED or equivalent
  • U.S. Citizenship required.
  • Manufacturing experience is preferred
  • Ability to lift up to 30 lbs.
  • Ability to stand for an extended period of time
  • Knowledge of basic mathematical arithmetic and diagram reading

Additional Requirements:

*
  • Training shift to be determined.
  • Starting rate dependent on level of experience.
  • Shift premium added to shifts other than first shift.
  • Would consider direct hire for the right candidate




Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $15.00 - $16.50 per year

Benefits:
  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible schedule
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance
Experience level:
  • 1 year
  • No experience needed
  • Under 1 year
Schedule:
  • 8 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday



Ability to commute/relocate:
  • Metamora, OH 43540: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Language:
  • English (Preferred)

Shift availability:
  • Day Shift (Preferred)


Work Location: One location

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Example 3

We are seeking an experienced warehouse worker with skills in order pulling and packing to join our growing team. Apply today to join a stable, growth oriented organization!

Responsibilities:
  • Consult order forms daily to pick appropriate product for each order in a timely and accurate manner
  • Occasionally use sit-down forklift or pallet jack to pick orders and move product in warehouse
  • Assist with charging batteries always ensuring batteries needed for daily orders are charged and ready for each day
  • Pack orders properly for shipment
  • Provide high level of customer service when interacting with customers
  • Deliver product to customer using company vehicle

Qualifications:
  • You have 2+ years of warehouse experience including pulling and packing orders.
  • You must hold a valid driver license.
  • You have forklift experience.
  • You have customer service experience and enjoy interacting with customers

About Powerstride Battery:

Powerstride Battery is a distribution company primarily focused in business to business sales. Powerstride sells high quality products, competitively priced for all applications. We opened in 1926, meeting the needs of our customers and we continue to do that each day.

At Powerstride Battery, our employees matter to us. We focus on developing, valuing, and caring for our employees and because of that, many employees have been with the company 10+ years.

Powerstride Battery offers competitive wages and benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k)with match, paid holidays, and generous PTO plan. Our normal hours are 7:30 AM until 5:00 PM Monday-Friday.

Powerstride Battery is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:
  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance
Schedule:
  • 8 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Monday to Location: One location

Example 4

TW Services, is a third party Warehouse Service Provider for US Foods. We are currently seeking for staff to join our team at the Food Distribution Center. We are not a temp agency. Employment would be full time and permanent. Hablamos Espanol!

We have a fast onboarding process that can get you to work after your interview.

Position:

  • Dock Associate

Hours/Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday
  • 5:00AM - (approximately - 2:00 PM)
  • Further shift details can be addressed at interview.

Compensation:

  • Weekly pay cycle - Every Friday
  • Pay $720 - $ 1,000 + weekly based on production incentives
  • Paid Sick Leave
  • PPO Health Insurance with Vision and Dental
  • 401(k) Plan

Daily Responsibilities:

  • Perform pre-shift checks of equipment
  • Unload pallets
  • Load, unload, move, stock, and stage products and materials
  • Breakdown and restack product from pallets
  • Product and quantity verification
  • Wrap pallets
  • Maintain a clean and safe work environment

Requirements:

  • Must have Minimum 1 year prior warehouse experience
  • Electric pallet jack experience
  • Contingent of passing drug screen and background check
  • Authorized to work in the U.S.A.
  • Ability to work as a team and individually
  • Steel toe shoes required upon hire!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $18.00 per hour

Benefits:
  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Vision insurance
Experience level:
  • Under 1 year
Schedule:
  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday



Ability to commute/relocate:
  • Everett, WA 98203: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work Location: In person

Example 5

We are looking for an organized and motivated warehouse assistant to join our team.

25-30 hours a week

Warehouse Assistant Duties and Responsibilities:
Move inventory and materials throughout the store/warehouse
Handle delicate and sensitive products with utmost care
Process inventory for deliveries/pickups
Sort, organize, and store inventory in proper location
Package items and label correctly
Report damaged or missing inventory to supervisors
Stack and organize large bulk items
Handle and operate necessary tools and accessories in maintaining and managing a warehouse
Remove inventory from trucks for shipping and/or delivery
Move materials from storage to pick-up area or other locations
Ensure work space is free of debris and remove safety hazards
Ensure store, bathrooms, and storage areas are clean at all times
Keep warehouse premises neat and clean
Work as an active team member to complete team goals
Close pickups in a timely fashion
Update logs and documentation for inventory processing
Assist in organizing and maintaining up to date records of inventory
Prepare documentation and inventory for audits
Integrate best practices in handling warehouse materials

Warehouse Assistant Requirements and Qualifications:
High school degree or equivalent
Able to pass drug test/background check
Physically able to stand, sit, move, squat, walk, and climb during the course of the shift
Physically able to lift up to 50 pounds or more
Able to work night, weekends, and holidays
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Able to work in a fast-paced environment
Able to work independently
High attention to detail and monitors quality/quantity of inventory
Highly organized and able to store items efficiently
Must follow all health and safety procedure and regulations as dictated by the organization and the state.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $9.00 - $10.00 per hour

Experience:
  • Pallet Jack: 1 year (Preferred)
  • Warehouse: 2 years (Preferred)

Education:
  • High school or equivalent (Required)

Location:
  • Pearl, MS (Required)

License:
  • Forklift Certified (Preferred)

Work Location:
  • One location

Company's website:
  • [website]

Work Location: One location

Example 6

TW Services, is a third party Warehouse Service Provider for US Foods. We are currently seeking for staff to join our team at the Food Distribution Center. We are not a temp agency. Employment would be full time and permanent. Hablamos Espanol!

We have a fast onboarding process that can get you to work in 2 days after your interview.

Position:
  • Lumper/Unloader

Hours/Schedule:
  • Monday - Friday
  • Further shift details can be addressed at interview.

Compensation/Benefits:
  • Weekly pay cycle! Get paid every Friday
  • Time Off Accrual (PSL)
  • PPO Health Insurance Options
  • Growth opportunities within the company

Daily Responsibilities(Lumper/Unloader):
  • Perform pre-shift checks of equipment
  • Unload pallets
  • Load, unload, move, stock, and stage products and materials
  • Breakdown and restack product from pallets
  • Product and quantity verification
  • Wrap pallets
  • Maintain a clean and safe work environment

Requirements:
  • Must have Minimum 1 year prior warehouse experience
  • Electric pallet jack experience
  • Contingent of passing drug screen and background check
  • Authorized to work in the U.S.A.
  • Ability to work as a team and individually
  • Steel toe shoes required upon hire!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $640.00 - $800.00 per week

Benefits:
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
Schedule:
  • Monday to Location: One location

Example 7

Recent scale increase! Opportunity for experience credit, promotion from within and so much more. Contact for more details!

General Warehouse Team Members are responsible for loading, sorting, staging and transporting products into and out of the Distribution Center.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Follow Menards safety policies and procedures and encourage other Team Members to do the same
  • Safely operate forklift or other machinery in order to complete tasks, such as loading, unloading, sorting, staging, and transporting products.
  • Work cooperatively and productively with other Team Members in order to complete tasks under little supervision
  • Unload product while correctly labeling and stacking product on skid and shrink-wrapping to be properly secure
  • Load trucks according to cubic weight, size and characteristics
  • Provide outstanding service to stores by maintaining attention to detail and completing assigned work in a timely manner
  • Maintain condition of Distribution Center work area (i.e. free of trash, product in correct location, etc.)
  • Perform safety check of powered industrial vehicle prior to operation
  • Locate product in warehouse using manifest or scanning system
  • Use hand-help scanning equipment to add or subtract product from inventory
  • Record quantity of product actually loaded on manifest system.
  • Ensure accuracy of load by verifying quantity with computer inquiry screens
  • Perform Trailer Audit (Verify Trailer #, Cleanliness, Condition) prior to loading and inform supervisor of any deficiencies
  • Transport product from production/receiving area using powered industrial vehicle.
  • Additional duties assigned by Distribution Center Management
  • All shifts must be flexible and require weekend rotating work

Physical Demands
  • Requires intermittent periods during which continuous physical exertion is required, such as walking, standing, stooping, bending, climbing, and lifting material or equipment, some of which may be heavy or awkward
  • Warehouse environment can expose Team Members to temperature fluctuations (hot/cold)
  • Lift up to 50 lbs frequently; lift up to 70 lbs occasionally

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $19.55 - $23.75 per hour

Benefits:
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee discount
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
Schedule:
  • Day shift
  • Night Location: One location
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What Does a 70895742420warehouse37.22warehouse associate4.41forklift operator4.16amazon2.31amazon warehouse1.75445278548124868.2518.1231.70HOURLY47857049162025-10-012025-10-312025-09-012025-09-302025-11-05Warehouse Worker Do?

Warehouse Workers can directly work for a company or for a third-party shipping or storage company to facilitate the delivery of products to businesses and consumers. They work as part of a team to coordinate company operations and complete workflows in order according to schedule. Warehouse Workers accept orders, enter them into the warehouse database and keep track of how much of each type of item or material they have in stock. They operate picking and lifting machines according to safety regulations and keep aisles clear and free of debris to make it easy to access bins and pallets.

Warehouse Worker Skills and Qualifications

A good job description clearly outlines both required and preferred skills for that particular position. Ideally, include educational requirements, previous job experience, specific certifications or technical skills, soft skills and personality traits. For the warehouse worker job description, keep the requirements list concise and provide enough detail for potential candidates to determine if they’re a good fit.

Some examples of warehouse worker skills include:

  • Prior experience working in a warehouse
  • Knowledge of operating a forklift
  • Ability to work on feet for 8 hours and carry loads up to 80 pounds
  • Ability to work independently and safely

Warehouse Worker Salary Expectations

The average salary for a warehouse worker in the US is about $14.90 an hour. Typical working hours include a 40-hour week, Monday to Saturday. Warehouse workers often need to work overtime which could add an additional $5,000 to the annual salary. Additional benefits like health insurance are also available. On average, the initial job tenure for a warehouse worker is 12 months.

Warehouse Worker Salary Expectations

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  • Common salary: 18.12 HOURLY
  • Typical salaries range from 8.25 - 31.70 HOURLY
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*Indeed data – 2025-10-01

Warehouse Worker Education and Training Requirements

All applicants should have a high school diploma or a GED. Certification in the operation of a forklift truck is not necessary but would be considered a plus.

Warehouse Worker Experience Requirements

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