Warehouse Associate - Cleveland, OH

Location: 

Cleveland, OH, US, 44087

Category:  Logistics

Start a Watco Career and Discover the Difference

Keep the world’s supply chain moving. That’s what the Watco team does every day at our short line railroads, switching sites, terminals, ports, and logistics hubs. 

Whether you’re at one of these locations or in a support-services role, there’s one thread that ties everyone together. We’re all on the same team. One Watco

Here’s what you can expect from Watco: 

  • Award-winning culture recognized by Forbes and Newsweek
  • Competitive compensation and benefits
  • Paid on-the-job training with peer trainers 
  • Operations training at the Safe Performance Center in Birmingham, Alabama
  • Leadership and development programs offered through Watco University 
  • Career advancement opportunities
   
 

Working at Watco

Watco has a reputation for putting people first. In fact, our company was named to Forbes’ 2021 list of America’s Best Mid-Size Employers.

Working at Watco means working in the exciting field of transportation and supply chain logistics. We’re involved in domestic and international operations that are expanding all the time. Working at Watco also means a supportive, collaborative environment where you can learn and build a career.  You’ll find that safety is at the heart of everything we do. We look out for our team members’ safety and the safety of the people in the communities where we work.  In addition to these strengths, we offer competitive pay and industry-leading benefits.

Come to Watco and join a team where you'll leave each day knowing you've made a difference.

This position will have a competitive hourly wage.  

 

The Warehouse Associate is responsible for unloading and sorting in our cross-dock facility.  This includes receiving inbound freight from linehaul trucks, classifying freight, and palletizing freight. 

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING (OTHER DUTIES MAY BE ASSIGNED):  
•    Scan packages to confirm receipt
•    Move packages from pallets to assigned scan location
•    Inspect packaging for defects and damages
•    Follow company safety guidelines
•    Keep warehouse clean and organized
 
QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS & ABILITIES
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required:   
•    Ability to use a scanner 
•    Organizational and time management skills
•    Warehouse experience preferred

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT
Work is performed primarily in a warehouse environment with frequent interruptions from team members and independent contractors, and regular high noise level 

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & PHYSICAL DEMANDS
•    Must be able to frequently lift or carry 10-20 pounds
•    Must be able to regularly lift, carry, or push weighing up to 50 pounds
•    Must be able to frequently stand, walk, and reach with arms
•    Must be able to maneuver and access all areas of the warehouse


The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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Nearest Major Market: Cleveland
Nearest Secondary Market: Akron