Objective
The Warehouse Operations Assistant plays a vital role in supporting daily warehouse operations. This position is responsible for a wide range of tasks, including shipping and receiving, inventory organization, tool room management, loading/unloading trucks, and making deliveries to job sites or vendors. The ideal candidate is flexible, reliable, safety-focused, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
The Warehouse Operations Assistant upholds the company’s core values of integrity, service, leadership, empowerment, and innovation while demonstrating a dedicated and results-driven work ethic.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Lead staff working with loading outgoing fleet and assist with unloading incoming freight in a safe manner
Operate warehouse equipment (forklift, floor cleaner, pallet jacks, etc.) to safely transport weighted items
Receive, inspect, and process incoming materials, tools, and equipment.
Package, stage, and ship outgoing items accurately and on time.
Organize and maintain inventory in the tool room and general warehouse.
Issue and track tools and equipment checked out by field personnel.
Load and unload materials from delivery trucks using forklifts or other equipment.
Perform scheduled and on-demand deliveries and pickups using company vehicles.
Keep warehouse, tool room, and loading areas clean, organized, and safe.
Assist with inventory cycle counts and reconciliation.
Support other departments as needed with material handling or job prep.
Follow all company safety policies and procedures.
Assist with cleaning the warehouse common areas
Assist order preparation by pulling from stock to meet delivery requirements
Assist with material, supply, and tool inventories to verify stock and identify losses
Perform other duties as assigned
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Effective written and verbal communication skills, both professional and interpersonal
The ability to work both independently and within a team
A responsible, organized, and detail-oriented mindset
Dependable, self-motivated, and able to manage multiple tasks effectively.
Advanced critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Work Environment Considerations
Significant lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some climbing and balancing; frequent stooping, kneeling, and crouching in varying temperatures
Must be familiar with industry safety requirements and prepared to wear a hard hat, steel-toed work boots, gloves, and safety glasses
May involve local driving and occasional overtime depending on operational needs.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position
Qualifications and Education Requirements
High school diploma or equivalent
Valid driver’s license and clean driving record, Class A license preferred
Forklift Operator’s Certificate preferred
Previous experience in a warehouse, tool room, or logistics role preferred.
Ability to lift 50+ lbs and perform physical labor in varying conditions.
AAP/EEO Statement
At Modern, we understand that every employee is different in his or her own way. We support and thrive off those differences. We do not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, retaliation, military status, or other non-merit factors. Modern is a proud Equal Opportunity workplace and Affirmative Action employer.