Parts Associate/ Forklift Operator

Position Title: WAREHOUSE PARTS I
Location: MIDLAND, TX
FLSA Class: NON-EXEMPT
Responsible to: INVENTORY MANAGER


Position Summary
The Warehouse Parts Associate is responsible for assisting with daily warehouse operations including receiving, storing, picking, packing, and shipping goods. The position supports higher-level staff and ensures the smooth flow of product through the warehouse.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Receive, inspect, and record incoming shipments; verify contents against packing slips or purchase orders


• Unload trucks or containers, sort and move items to appropriate storage locations


• Store materials in designated shelves, racks, or bins using proper labeling and organization


• Pick, pack, wrap, and label orders to prepare for shipment


• Stage and load outgoing orders onto trucks or shipping vehicles


• Perform regular inventory counts (cycle counts) and report any discrepancies


• Operate basic warehouse equipment (e.g. pallet jacks, hand trucks) under supervision


• Request materials for reorder points or requests.


• Assist in maintaining a clean, safe, and organized warehouse environment


• Report damaged goods, maintenance issues, or safety hazards to supervisor

Qualifications & Skills

• High School Diploma or GED (or equivalent) preferred


• No prior experience required (though warehouse or logistics experience is a plus)


• Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull loads (e.g., up to 50 lbs, depending on the facility)


• Basic math and reading skills (to read labels, packing slips, etc.)


• Attention to detail and accuracy


• Good communication skills; ability to follow instructions


• Dependability, punctuality, and strong work ethic


• Willingness to work in a physically demanding environment


• Ability to stand, bend, walk, climb, and move for extended periods


• Basic computer literacy; ability to learn warehouse management systems or inventory software


• Warehouse environment (temperature may vary; may include cold or climate-controlled zones). Exposure noise, dust, and heavy machinery. Use of safety gear (e.g. gloves, safety shoes, high-visibility vests, etc.). Frequent lifting, bending, stretching, walking, and standing


• May require working shifts, weekends, or overtime during peak periods
  
  The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. VoltaGrid is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities, and general treatment during employment. #GC