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Example warehouse hand requirements on a job description

Warehouse hand requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in warehouse hand job postings.
Sample warehouse hand requirements
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Previous warehouse experience
  • Ability to lift heavy objects
  • Forklift certification
  • Familiarity with warehouse safety protocols
Sample required warehouse hand soft skills
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Time management proficiency
  • Ability to work independently

Warehouse hand job description example 1

Graybar warehouse hand job description

More than a job - a career.

As a Warehouse Material Handler, you will ensure products get where they need to be. You will receive, store, select, pack, and ship warehouse inventory. Our Zone utilizes a Warehouse Management System so technology is required to perform this job. As an employee-owned company, our employees are key to our success and are given opportunities to learn and grow into higher level positions.

Pay starts at $17.50 per hour

Schedule: Monday - Friday
In this role you will:Operate warehouse equipment such as pallet jacks, forklifts and push carts Receive and store incoming material in accordance with warehouse management system process Select, pack and palletize shipments Sort and pack less-than-truckload shipments, conduct cycle counts Maintain clean warehouse including following all safety procedures and performing daily safety inspections What you bring to the table:No fear of heights Perform physical requirements in a warehouse environment including lifting various loads, cutting wire, climbing ladders and staying on the move in various temperatures, depending on the location; must pass pre-employment physical testing Minimum age of 18 required Good attendance and work ethic2+ years experience preferred Prior large warehouse experience using a warehouse management system preferred

Why should you join Graybar?

At Graybar, our employees are the heart and soul of our company. We believe that employees with diverse perspectives bring the ideas and innovative thinking we need to solve our biggest challenges and compete in an ever-changing world. Consistent with our values, we welcome people from all backgrounds, cultures and experiences into our company because we believe it's the right thing to do and the right way to run our business.We want each of our employees to know that they matter and to feel a sense of belonging, ownership and inclusion at Graybar. We believe that everyone should be treated with dignity and respect, and we work to build a collaborative environment where our employees have the opportunity to grow, learn and make a difference, both as individuals and as part of the team.

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Whether you are just starting your career or have years of experience, you will be proud to work for a thriving company with a solid foundation. Come see why Graybar is continually ranked as a top employer across the country.

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Updated March 14, 2024

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