Warehouse Associate/Forklift Operator

For over 80 years, Ernest has been committed to the success of our extended family, our customers, our employees, and the packaging industry itself. When you work with Ernest, you'll enjoy the advantages of learning proven methods of success, a proactive approach, and having fun while earning what you're worth with a lot of really awesome people.

For over 80 years, Ernest has been committed to the success of our extended family, our customers, our employees, and the packaging industry itself. When you work with Ernest, you'll enjoy the advantages of learning proven methods of success, a proactive approach, and having fun while earning what you're worth with a lot of really awesome people.

Ernest is currently in search of a Warehouse Associate/Forklift Operator for our division located in Reno, NV. This is a full-time position that offers a competitive pay rate, benefits, and an amazing company culture.

Warehouse Associate

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Authenticating the vendor delivery receipts for accuracy, notifying the Buyer of any damage, shortages or attribute issues and noting it on the paperwork before turning into the Warehouse office for System receipt.
• Moves the inbound delivery of JIT, Dock and Stock items into storage locations utilizing FIFO guidelines to assure proper stock rotation.
• Prepares orders for shipment, ensuring that the orders are filled accurately and efficiently.
• Follows all company safety and accident procedures while on company premises or operating company vehicles or equipment to ensure efficient, effective and safe warehouse operations.
• Load and unload trucks.
• Pick and pack.
• Assembles and fills orders to be shipped to customers.
• Preparation of all shipping documentation.
• Review all orders to determine if they were picked correctly.
• Maintains warehouse work floor clean of any and all obstructions.

Requirements:

• Forklift experience
• Solid reading skills - must be able to read orders/match orders on shipping tickets to items picked.
• Ability to understand and execute instructions.
• General understanding of the warehouse and footprint.
• Operate inventory control equipment, i.e., bar-coding equipment, handheld devices
• Must be familiar with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) programs and other inventory management software.

Pay: $21.00 - $23.00 per hour

Ernest is a nationwide company, but did you know that our humble roots started in a Los Angeles garage? Brothers Ernie and Charles Wilson founded the company in 1946 with a dedication to customized service. Even after decades of delivering great packaging to our customers, that commitment has never changed. We always find the best solution to fit our customers' needs, even if we have to invent it!