Job Details

Warehouse Associate

Are you looking to join a dynamic team that provides its people with the tools to be successful and opportunities to grow? Universal Logistics is a leading provider of customized transportation and logistics solutions, offering a comprehensive suite of services including transportation, value-added, intermodal, and specialized services utilized throughout entire supply chains. Universal has immediate career opportunities in your area. Apply today to become part of the Universal team!

Universal Logistics is seeking warehouse associates for our Portland, OR facility. The warehouse associate is responsible for fulfilling key fundamental aspects of daily operational activity, including (but not limited to): kiting, small parts/standards order fulfillment, receiving, and inbound putaway. The warehouse associate must demonstrate an acute familiarity with all best practice work instructions and operating procedures pertaining to their assigned job roles.

1st Shift:

Days: Monday Friday

Hours: 0600 1430

Rate: $18.00/hr.

Summary of essential job functions:

• Understands and emulates documented best practice work instructions pertinent to their assigned job functions
• Promotes a winning business culture in correlation with company values by consistently demonstrating service excellence and a professional demeanor
• Assists with miscellaneous operational responsibilities during periods of low activity
• Effectively communicates any issues/troubleshooting opportunities to area leads as they arise.

Educational/experience qualifications:

- 1+ years' experience in a fast-paced production/warehouse environment OR demonstrated competency in these areas as determined by initial job interview

- 1+ year of customer service experience (logistics, retail, or other service industry) OR demonstrated competency in these areas as determined by initial job interview

Knowledge and skill requirements:

- Customer focus

- Strong work ethic

- Positive attitude

- Team player

- Basic computer skills/Microsoft Office familiarity (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)

- Basic arithmetic skills

- Prior inventory control experience a plus

- English is required for this position

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance