Warehouse Associate 1st Shift at The McPherson Companies, Inc. in Reserve, LA
- Company: The McPherson Companies, Inc.
- Location: Reserve, LA
- Posted: Sep 19, 2026
- Type: Full-time
Overview
To perform all warehouse functions including preparing shipments, unloading/loading trucks, driving, and assisting Operations Personnel. Work with Warehouse management to assure uninterruptible supply for our customers in a timely and safe manner.
Job description
- To perform all warehouse functions including preparing shipments, unloading/loading trucks, driving, and assisting Operations Personnel.
Responsibilities
- Work with Warehouse management to assure uninterruptible supply for our customers in a timely and safe manner.
- Unload and load product in and out of intercompany, package and bulk trucks for next business day’s orders in a manner compliant with company policy and local, state and federal regulations.
- Pull and stage next day’s orders for bulk and package drivers
- Engage in proper loading, unloading and flushing procedures.
- Deliver products by following instructions from warehouse management and the instructions on the delivery ticket when required (if eligible for Driver).
- Operate a vehicle on and off customer sites in a manner compliant with company policy and procedure and compliant with DOT (if eligible for Driver).
- Perform drumming requirements and other repackaging products within company guidelines to meet customers' needs, as necessary.
- Unload Rail Cars as required per company guidelines.
- Check with Operations Management for instructions at the beginning of each shift.
- Prepare, complete and submit, in a timely manner, the paperwork required by MOP
- Communicate with all Operations Personnel, Dispatchers, Fleet Maintenance Manager and assist them as required.
- Help maintain a clean and safe facility.
- Responsible for the completion of special projects or the assignment of other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
- Ensure the facility is properly shut down, including locking all doors and gates at the end of the shift.
Requirements
- Minimum high school diploma or equivalent.
- Previous warehouse experience (filling/packaging/picking).
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- Previous experience operating warehouse equipment including forklifts (stand-up and sit-down), pallet jacks, cherry pickers, etc.
- Knowledge of procedures to secure cargo in or on a commercial vehicle.
- Ability to successfully complete the forklift certification test.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while performing multiple duties and tasks.
- Ability to work independently as well as with a team.
- Ability to follow company safety and quality procedures and guidelines consistently
- Proven ability to complete position responsibilities within the allotted timeframe.
- Produces a caliber of work consistent with departmental operating standards.
- Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy.
- Ability to work efficiently.
- Effectively represents the company and is responsive to the needs of internal/external customers.
- Working knowledge of a WMS and handheld technology.
Skills
Required
- Ability to work efficiently