Forklift Operator / Lead Warehouse Associate
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Pay Range: $19.00 – $24.00 per hour (based on experience)
Company Overview
At The Cary Company , we’ve been serving customers since 1895 — over 130 years of consistent growth, adaptability, and customer focus. What began as a small distributor has grown into a privately owned national organization with more than 240 employees and multiple warehouse locations across the U.S.
We pride ourselves on a positive, supportive work environment and a strengths‑based approach that helps employees grow into roles where they can do their best work. We are currently seeking a Forklift Operator / Lead Warehouse Associate for our Pittsburgh facility. Someone who is hands‑on, dependable, and ready to take ownership on the warehouse floor.
Your Role
This position goes beyond a traditional warehouse associate role. You’ll be a key contributor to daily operations while also serving as a leader by example — helping set standards for safety, accuracy, and productivity.
Key Responsibilities
Warehouse Operations
- Operate forklifts and material handling equipment safely and efficiently
- Load, unload, inspect, and stage inbound and outbound shipments
- Pick, assemble, and prepare customer orders for shipment
- Read and interpret work orders, packing slips, and shipping documents
Leadership & Ownership
- Act as a floor leader by setting the pace and standard for quality work
- Support training and onboarding of new warehouse associates
- Assist with workflow coordination and problem‑solving during shifts
- Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, organization, and accuracy
Safety, Accuracy & Organization
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe warehouse environment
- Ensure materials are properly labeled, stored, and handled
- Support inventory accuracy through cycle counts and spot checks
- Model and promote safe work practices at all times
Customer Interaction
- Provide professional, courteous service during customer pick‑ups and deliveries
- Represent The Cary Company positively in all interactions
What We’re Looking For
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 2+ years of warehouse and forklift experience preferred
- Proven reliability with the ability to take initiative and lead by example
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Basic math and documentation skills
- Ability to lift and handle items up to 50 lbs
Prior lead or informal leadership experience is a plus, but not required. We’re open to strong operators ready to step into a leadership‑focused role.
Perks:
- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
- Life and Supplemental Insurance
- 401K Provision
- Profit Sharing
- HRA
- Cafeteria Plan
- Seasonal company sponsored events
- Work/Life Balance
- Childcare Reimbursement Program
A little about the company:
- Been around since 1895.
- Grown from 30 employees in 2005 to 60 in 2010 and now over 240.
- Locations in Addison, IL (Headquarters), Indianapolis, IN (2018), Pittsburgh, PA (2019), Salt Lake City, UT (2021), Jurupa Valley, CA (2021), Livermore, CA (2021), Charlotte, NC (2023).
- We distribute rigid packaging products and industrial filtration.
- We have a beautiful newly renovated corporate office/warehouse in Addison.
- We have a strengths-based approach working to leverage what the employee likes to do and is good at doing.
- Privately owned
Join Our Team:
If you are ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role in a company that values its employees, we encourage you to apply!
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