Warehouse Specialist

Warehouse Specialist

As a Warehouse Specialist, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the accurate and timely receipt of all materials. You will adhere to FIFO and potential freight claim procedures while supporting all freight and safety policies. Your responsibilities will include receiving and unloading inbound material, processing inbound shipments, stocking material, handling customer returns, and notifying management of any damaged shipments. Additional duties include pulling and assembling customer orders, checking outbound orders for accuracy and completeness, conducting inventory stock checks, restocking and labeling vendor products, moving, storing, and replenishing materials, and performing daily cycle counts as necessary. You will also be responsible for picking, packing, and shipping materials in a manner that professionally represents the company and its suppliers while maintaining the integrity of materials through proper handling and storage.

Responsibilities

• Receive and unload inbound materials.
• Process inbound shipments and stock materials.
• Handle customer returns and notify management of damaged shipments.
• Pull and assemble customer orders, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Conduct inventory stock checks and restock vendor products.
• Move, store, and replenish materials.
• Perform daily cycle counts as required.
• Pick, pack, and ship materials, maintaining material integrity through proper handling and storage.

Essential Skills

• Forklift operation
• Picking and packing
• Attention to detail
• Time management
• Communication

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• A minimum of 2 years of related experience in a warehouse environment, including order picking, shipping, receiving, inventory counts, and pick/pack.
• Experience with an RF Scanner.
• Knowledge of FIFO, OSHA requirements, safety awareness, and hazardous materials shipping.
• Forklift experience on either a sit-down or stand-up model.
• Ability to learn internal database and software systems.
• Ability to work efficiently and independently with minimal supervision.

Why Work Here?

Join a family-run company that values its employees and offers yearly merit increases, a safety bonus program, and profit sharing of 12%-15% of your base salary. We also offer opportunities for growth through bonuses.

Work Environment

This is a fully on-site position in Grimes, Iowa. Working hours are Monday to Friday, from 8am to 5pm, with minimal overtime and possibly a few Saturdays (2-3 days a year). The dress code is work-appropriate jeans and a shirt, with steel-toed boots required for safety.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Grimes, Iowa.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.50 - $19.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Grimes,IA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 7, 2025.