Warehouse Specialist at PRIDE Industries in Fort Polk, LA

WAREHOUSE SPECIALIST Pay Rate 21.92 per hour Job ID 2026-20288 Type Full Time Regular Location US-LA-Fort Polk PAY RATE 21.92 per hour TELECOMMUTE STATUS Onsite ANNOUNCEMENT PRIDE Industries is a fast-paced company with a mission: To Create Jobs for People with Disabilities while providing high quality, value-added solutions to our nationwide customers. We are currently recruiting to fill the following position: ABILITYONE N/A JOB DESCRIPTION PRIDE Industries Job Description     Job: Warehouse Specialist Job Code: B05 - PK-Warehouse Specialist SCA Occup: 21410 Warehouse Specialist (Warehouse Worker) Salary Grade: Federal Wage Determination or Collective Bargaining Agreement FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Approval Date: March 2017     POSITION SUMMARY: Under general supervision the Warehouse Specialist performs a variety of warehouse duties that require an understanding of the establishment’s storage plan.  This job requires knowledge of warehouse processes and procedures, and the ability to operate hand-trucks, forklifts, conveyors and other equipment.     TYPICAL DUTIES: 1. *Loading and unloading freight from trucks, storage containers, or vehicles, and sorts and stacks materials to be palletized for movement. 2. *Inspecting materials and products for proper and secure packaging, and maintaining integrity and condition. Restacks products or removes excess packaging material as needed. 3. *Maintaining records of shipped and received goods (manifests, bills of lading) using various computer software and applications. 4. *Routing materials to prescribed storage locations. 5. *Storing, stacking, or palletizing materials in accordance with prescribed storage methods 6. *Rearranging and taking inventory of stored materials. 7. *Examining stored materials and reporting deterioration and damage. 8. *Removing material from storage and preparing it for shipment. 9. *Removing trash and cardboard from facility and disposing according to procedures; ensuring safe and organized environment. 10. *Frequent travel between facilities or shops. 11. * Interacting with customers, vendors and co-workers to facilitate the shipping and receiving of goods. 12. May operate Hand Trucks, Pallet Jacks and Forklifts. 13. Performs other duties and special projects as assigned. • Denotes Essential Job Function     MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: • At least one year of related experience. • Experience in, and working knowledge of the operation of a Hand Truck, forklift, Pallet Jack and other material handling equipment. • Ability to work safely and follow all safety policies involved with proper use of equipment and tools. • Working knowledge of systems, programs, policies, nomenclature, work methods, manuals or other established guidelines. • Mathematical ability including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. • Ability to travel to various facilities. • Demonstrated organizational, problem-solving and common sense skills. • Communication and customer service skills to act responsively and provide procedural and factual information, and act responsively to questions from customers, employees and others; and escalate matters appropriately. • An understanding of the organization serviced. • Flexibility to adapt to changing work priorities.     EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: High School Diploma or GED Technical/other training     CERTIFICATES OR LICENSES REQUIRED: The following licenses or certificates may be required depending on local, state and/or contract requirements:   Valid Driver's License     PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Employees must have the ability to perform the following physical demands for extended periods of time with or without assistance:   • Maneuvering in and around the warehouse • Bending and stooping • Lifting and moving boxes weighing up to 35 pounds • Pulling or pushing up to 75 pounds • May require using a pallet jack • Climbing on and off material handling equipment  • Viewing Computer screen  • Utilizing keyboard     WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work is performed in a commissary, warehouse, or distribution environment with forklifts, material handling and production equipment.  May be exposed to noise from equipment and depending on external weather conditions exposure to heat, cold, wind, and rain.     DISCLAIMER: The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to this job. Employees are expected to follow their supervisor’s instructions and to perform the tasks requested by their supervisors.     At PRIDE, we make a difference in the lives of many, one job at a time. HOW TO APPLY Ready to make an impact? Join an organization where business meets purpose and every role contributes to a greater mission. Apply today at PRIDE Careers and be part of something meaningful.   Learn more about who we are and what we stand for at www.prideindustries.com.   PRIDE Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.   Thank you for considering a career with us—we look forward to connecting with you! OPTIONS Apply for this job onlineApply Share Refer this job to a friendRefer Sorry the Share function is not working properly at this moment. Please refresh the page and try again later. Share on your newsfeed Software Powered by iCIMS www.icims.com