Warehouse Associate III

Job Description

Warehouse Associate III is responsible for performing a variety of warehousing tasks, including order selection, loading and unloading freight, and quality assurance. Additionally, this role will operate warehouse equipment, maintain a safe and organized workspace, and perform yard hostler duties for approximately 20% of the workday. The ideal candidate has experience in warehouse operations and trailer movement, with a strong focus on safety, efficiency, and accuracy.

Starting Wage: $23.80 hour, DOE

Warehouse Associate III responsibilities and essential job functions include, but are not limited to the following:

Warehouse Operations (80%)

• Receive, stock, pull, and stage freight for outbound shipments.
• Load and unload inbound and outbound freight with a focus on efficiency and accuracy.
• Audit shipments for quality control, ensuring load accuracy and preventing discrepancies.
• Ensure load and gate times are met to avoid delays or additional costs.
• Stage container shipments and ensure proper loading procedures are followed.
• Operate warehouse machinery, including forklifts and pallet jacks, while performing required safety checks.
• Verify shipments against bills of lading and inspect for damages, shortages, or overages.
• Document and report discrepancies, damages, or issues to warehouse leadership.
• Maintain warehouse security, cleanliness, and adherence to safety standards.
• Assist in training new associates and support leadership in resolving operational challenges.
  
  
  

Yard Hostler Duties (20%)

• Operate a yard tractor to move trailers and containers within the facility premises.
• Hook, unhook, raise, and lower trailer landing gear as needed.
• Back trailers into dock doors and pull out trailers for loading/unloading.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections on tractors, trailers, and switch gears, completing inspection reports.
• Ensure trailers are properly secured, chocked, and positioned for safety.
• Conduct routine yard checks and maintain proper organization of trailers.
  
  
  

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• High school diploma or GED
• Valid state-issued driver’s license; Valid Class A or C CDL preferred
• 1 years’ experience in the operation of a tractor-trailer unit in a yard driver/warehouse setting
• Forklift certified and/or ability to obtain certification
• Previous experience in LTL, TL or Freight Forwarding environment preferred
• Knowledge of and understands warehousing, inventory and shipping procedures
• Knowledge of warehouse machinery and other safety guidelines
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations and hazardous material handling procedures Knowledge of trailer loading procedures
• Ability to lead others in order manage tasks/projects as assigned and to support leadership and meet project and facility goals and deadlines
• Ability to work in a fast paced, ever-changing environment
• 3 years of warehouse experience, including forklift operation and standup reach truck
• Experience with RF picking systems and warehouse management systems (WMS)
• Ability to operate hostler trucks safely and efficiently in various weather conditions and tight spaces
• Ability to read and understand bills of lading and manifests
• Ability to lift and move heavy objects, some weighing up to 75 lbs.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a dynamic warehouse environment.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently
  
  
  

About Us

We empower business worldwide to ship smarter.

R L Global Logistics strives to provide the best freight solutions and logistics services to our customers. We offer the highest quality domestic and international transportation services including Full Truckload (FTL), Intermodal/Rail, Expedited/Domestic Priority, Service to and from Mexico and Canada, Trade Show Logistics, Supply Chain Management, High Value/High Risk Cargo, Warehousing and Fulfillment, Value Added, Customs Brokerage and more.

We focus on customer requirements in order to meet the challenges of today’s business demands. Our ability to create solutions through a wide range of transportation outlets allows R L Global Logistics to be the complete global transportation solution.

Benefits

R L Global Logistics offers a comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & Disability Insurance, 401(k) Retirement Plan, PTO, Sick Time, Paid Holidays and Exclusive Employee vacation properties

R L Global Logistics will provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by federal or state law. R L Global Logistics will provide reasonable accommodations to allow an applicant to participate in the hiring process (e.g., accommodations for an assessment or job interview) if so requested. When completing this application, you may exclude information that would disclose or otherwise reference your race, religion, age, sex, genetic, veteran status, disability or any other status protected by federal or state law .