Warehouse Associate (1st shift)

Warehouse Associate

Akron, OH
Starting at $18.00 per hour
Full-Time | We are hiring for 1st shift! 6am - 2pm Monday through Friday

Jetpack Shipping is currently seeking an experienced and dependable Warehouse Associate to join our growing team in Akron, Ohio. This position plays a critical role in supporting daily warehouse operations through shipping, receiving, inventory control, material transfers, and order preparation.

We are looking for candidates who thrive in a fast-paced environment, understand warehouse safety procedures, and can effectively manage multiple tasks while maintaining accuracy and organization.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must have at least 1 year of recent warehouse experience
• High school diploma or GED required
• Experience with shipping, receiving, inventory, and cycle counting preferred
• Experience operating pallet jacks, forklifts, or order pickers preferred
• Basic computer and data entry skills required
• Experience using barcode scanners or warehouse management systems (WMS) preferred
• Must be dependable, detail-oriented, and safety conscious

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, package, and stage materials for outbound shipping
• Receive, inspect, document, and unload inbound deliveries
• Label incoming inventory and submit required quality control samples
• Transfer, organize, and store materials in assigned warehouse locations
• Perform cycle counts and inventory audits using barcode scanners and inventory software
• Report damaged, impaired, short, or excess inventory immediately
• Operate warehouse equipment including pallet jacks, forklifts, and order pickers
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe warehouse environment
• Assist with cross-functional warehouse tasks as needed to support operations

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift throughout the shift
• Must be able to lift and move materials up to 50 pounds
• Ability to work in warehouse conditions including temperature changes, noise, and industrial environments

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off

Why Join Jetpack?

Jetpack Shipping offers stable full-time employment, competitive pay, benefits, and opportunities for growth within a rapidly expanding operation. We are committed to building a dependable workforce by providing opportunities to motivated individuals who are ready to work, grow, and succeed. Jetpack Shipping is proud to be a second chance employer and believes in recognizing potential, work ethic, and reliability.