Warehouse Associate

Job Posting Warehouse Associate-CMH

Job Title: Warehouse Associate

Department: Warehouse – Customer Freight Station

Locations: Columbus, Ohio (CMH)

Pay Group: Full-time, Hourly, Non-Exempt

Warehouse Business Hours: The warehouse is open days Mon to Fri, with some nights and weekends based on deliveries and business needs.

About Us:

We are a logistics company dedicated to delivering excellent service to our global clients through efficient and reliable operations. Our team values accuracy, safety, and teamwork in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

Position Summary:

We are seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Logistics Warehouse Associate (Customer Freight Station) to join our Columbus, Ohio operations team. This role is essential in ensuring that import and export freight is handled accurately and in compliance with customer requirements and regulatory guidelines.

Key Responsibilities:

• Works closely with Operations team ensure all customer requirements are clearly understood and met

• Maintain strong working relationships with clients, trucking companies, ground handlers, airlines

• Ensure all regulations and requirements are met with respect to import / export paperwork, TSA, DG, and other compliance standards

• Understand and accurately process all import / export paperwork

• Assist with claims processes related to damaged or missing freight

• Unload & load airline units, ocean containers, and trailers

• Sort and segregate freight according to plans and client specifications (e.g., awb, PO#, Order number, etc.)

• Palletize and shrink-wrap freight according to client instructions.

• Operate a forklift and powered industrial equipment safely and efficiently

• Use handheld scanners and warehouse management systems to track and process freight

• Lift, carry, and stack cartons and boxes up to 50 pounds as required

Required Qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience in a warehouse, logistics, or freight forwarding environment preferred

• Ability to operate a forklift (certification a plus)

• Understanding of international shipping documentation and processes

• Familiarity with TSA and Dangerous Goods (DG) regulations a plus

• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions

• Good communication and teamwork skills

• Outstanding work ethic

• Must be able to multi-task effectively, to meet a variety of on-going deadlines and excel in a fast-paced work environment.

• Demonstrates willingness and energy to go above and beyond in existing responsibilities.

• High degree of accountability for results and self-performance

Physical Requirements:

This position involves regular physical activity in a fast-paced warehouse environment. The successful candidate must be able to:

• Lift, carry and move boxes up to 50 pounds on a regular basis

• Stand and walk for extended periods of time throughout the shift

• Frequently bend, squat, kneel, reach, push, pull, and twist

• Climb in and out of trailers, step ladders, or platforms as needed

• Perform repetitive motions with hands and arms (e.g. scanning, lifting, wrapping pallets)

• Maintain balance and coordination while carrying loads or operating equipment

• Work in environments that may be hot, cold, or noisy depending on the season or warehouse area

• Wear required PPE (e.g. gloves, safety vest, steel-toe boots, etc.) as provided or required

Benefits:

• Health Insurance

• Dental Insurance

• Vision Insurance

• Health Savings