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General warehouse worker requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in general warehouse worker job postings.
Sample general warehouse worker requirements
  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Previous warehouse experience
  • Ability to lift objects up to 50 pounds
  • Knowledge of safety and sanitation regulations
  • Valid driver's license
Sample required general warehouse worker soft skills
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability to work independently
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Positive attitude

General warehouse worker job description example 1

Ccs general warehouse worker job description

Apply today – Start ASAP - $14-$17/hour - $500 Sign on Bonus!

Skills


Lift, lower, & carry up to 100lbs

Able to work 40 hours a week minimum

Able to work indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions

Able to take direction and work safely

Willing to learn and move into skilled trade work

Qualifications

Minimum

Have all PPE

Reliable transportation

Reliable form of communication (phone/email)

Work Safely and follow OSHA guidelines


Perks

-Long Term Work - $500 Sign-on Bonus - Paycheck Advances - Weekly Direct Deposit

-Unlimited $250 Referral Bonuses - $50 first day referral bonus

- 40 hrs a week + Overtime - Paid Holidays - 401K & Health Benefits

- Free OSHA training and Lift Certifications - Milestone Rewards Program!


CCS is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer

Some of our positions are subject to a background check for any convictions directly related to its duties and responsibilities. Only job-related convictions will be considered and will not automatically disqualify candidates.

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General warehouse worker job description example 2

Best Buy general warehouse worker job description

As a General Warehouse Worker, you'll help us get the latest tech to our customers across the country. You'll work with your team to move products to their designated locations within the distribution center and safely use forklifts and other powered equipment. By working together to receive and ship products, you'll help ensure everything arrives to our customers when, where and how they want it.
What you'll do


Load, unload and process merchandise for inbound and outbound trucks Bring merchandise to designated warehouse locations Maintain clean, safe work area Accurately process required paperwork


Basic Qualifications


Must be at least 18 years old Able to stand and sit for long periods of time Able to work in a non-climate-controlled environment Able to lift up to 75 pounds with or without accommodation


Preferred Qualifications


Power equipment certification


Why you'll love it here


We're committed to helping our people thrive at work and at home. We offer generous benefits that address your total well-being and provide support as you need it, especially during key moments in your life.

Our benefits include:

Competitive pay Generous employee discount Financial savings and retirement resources Support for your physical and mental well-being


About us


As part of the Best Buy team, you'll help us fulfill our purpose to enrich lives through technology. We bring that to life every day by humanizing and personalizing tech solutions for every stage of life - in our stores, online and in customers' homes.

Our culture is built on deeply supporting and valuing our amazing employees who make it all possible. We're committed to being a great place to work, where you can unlock unique career possibilities. Above all, we aim to provide a place where you can bring your full, authentic self to work now and into the future. Tomorrow works here.™


Additional Job Information



Join our team!


While you're busy delivering on our belief of making technology work for our customers, we're working to ensure you are rewarded for your passion, energy and commitment. Our pay for performance philosophy rewards results and offers you opportunities to grow in your career and increase your earning potential.


Ready? Let's do this!


If you are ready to make a difference in the lives of our customers and employees, click on the apply button below. The application will take about 15 minutes to complete and if you meet the requirements, you can expect to hear from us within 24-72 hours.

Not ready to apply? Connect with us on LinkedIn, Facebook, or Twitter.


Benefits


Best Buy offers a range of benefits to support your overall well-being, as outlined in the Benefits Guide. Eligibility may vary.
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General warehouse worker job description example 3

BCforward general warehouse worker job description

Monitors and operates equipment and facilities, including field equipment, insuring quality and conformance with standard operating procedures. Maintains safety standards at all times and initiates and follows emergency procedures when necessary. Rotates through various roles within the area, including, in some cases, a control room rotation.
GENERAL OPERATORS :
• End date: March 2023
• From May to August, they will be working on a variety of tasks at the site Indoor and/or Outdoor.
• Starting in August, they will transition in to a Warehousing and/or Packaging roles.
• Forklift Experience (Type: Sitting) is preferred and training to be provided.

• Weekly Schedule (how many hours/days): 40 hours + OT

(That should be for anyone returning from the last year.
If they have been gone for more than one year, they are considered a new hire and should be at $18.50)

• 12 hour Shift Schedule
Day Shift 6:00am - 6:30pm - No differential
• Night Shift 6:00pm - 6:30am - +$2.00 Differential

Orientation will be on Mondays at 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Employee will then be assigned to either of the first 2 shift options (front half or back half of the week).

• From Aug 28th thru Oct 2nd:
• 12 hours days 6a - 6:30pm (3.5 days: Sun, Mon Tues, weds AM or Weds PM, Thurs, Fri, Sat). Front Half and Back half will be determined based on need at time of hire. Candidate can give preference, if needed.

• Oct 2nd will start 24/7 which includes Night shift 6pm - 6:30am
o 3 on 4 off; 4 on 3 off (1 week is 4 days: Sun, Mon Tues, Weds then 2nd week is 3 days Thurs, Fri, Sat). Front Half and Back half will be determined based on need at time of hire. Candidate can give preference, if needed.
• If a Night Shift candidate wants to start prior to 10/2 and work on Days then transfer to Nights on 10/2, that is okay.

• Any specific skills or requirements you want in a candidate:
Lift 50-60lbs, Repetitive tasks, Able to sit and stand for long periods; climb stairs, differentiate/see colors, read english.

• Any additional Medical Surveillance testing required? (Fit Test, Pulmonary function, Bee testing, etc). - Possible annual Hearing test - TBD

Company DescriptionBC Forward began as an IT business solutions and staffing firm. Founded in 1998, BCforward has grown with our customers’ needs into a full-service personnel solutions organization. Headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, BCforward also operates numerous delivery centers across North America and India. We are currently the largest consulting firm and largest MBE certified firm in Indiana. Our uninterrupted growth has allowed BCforward to deliver uniquely configured IT staffing and project solutions for over years of catering to our customers’ specific needs. BCforward currently maintains a team of over 5000 global resources. With our additional brand, Stafforward, together we have the capabilities to deliver services for a variety of industries in both public and private sectors which allows us to address your most challenging needs.
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Updated March 14, 2024

Zippia Research Team
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