Warehouse Freight Handler – Lakeland, FL

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!

We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

At FHI, you determine how much money you make, how fast and how far you grow your career. It doesn’t matter who you are, or what your background is, we offer everyone the path to long-term success; the rest is up to you.

FHI is proud of our reputation of employing the industry’s most reliable warehouse professionals. We go the extra mile to develop and retain quality associates and offer a career path to leadership roles with greater pay an approach our customers acknowledge and appreciate.

We’re looking for an experienced warehouse handler to join our team.

Warehouse handlers perform job duties in a warehouse setting and are expected to accomplish physically demanding work.

Please note this is not a travel position, and you should live local to the site*

Responsibilities include :

• Warehouse handlers unload trailers delivering products to our distribution warehouses and use powered industrial equipment such as electric pallet jacks, forklifts, and dock stockers to remove products from trailers.
• Pallets may also need to be broken down and cases restacked onto new pallets.
• Work is performed in a warehouse setting and is physically demanding.
• Perform duties safely and efficiently while working in a fast-paced environment. Ensure that operations are aligned and performed to achieve production and safety goals.
• Perform all job tasks assigned by the leadership staff to achieve and maintain daily productivity and quality goals.
• All other duties as assigned.

We take pride in doing things right, and that includes the way we treat our employees. We offer :

• Production Pay or $13 an hour base rate, whichever is greater!
• The highest-performing unloaders average over $23 / hour and our departmental average is over $18 / hour
• Equipment training
• Full-time, permanent positions with lots of associate development and internal promotion opportunities
• Various shift times available in a variety of warehouse temperatures / environments
• Benefits : Medical, dental, vision, 401k & paid time off!
• Awesome referral bonus & more incentives
• FHI offers weekly pay and on the job training

Qualifications Required :

Education :

We believe that skills and experience are what truly matter. While education can be a valuable asset, it is not a strict requirement for success in this role.

Experience :

• Prior experience as a warehouse associate is preferred.
• Experience working in a warehouse environment (e.g., order selector / picking product storage, product staging, powered pallet jack / forklifts, etc.)
• Working with racking systems and loading / unloading pallets (e.g., pulling and placing pallets on / off vertical product racking systems and trucks, maximizing storage by stacking products vertically, etc.)

Skills / Knowledge :

• Good verbal / written communication skills.
• Willingness to work the required schedule.
• Ability to speak and write English for effective communication.
• Basic math skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to follow directions.
• Interact respectfully and courteously with associates, co-workers, management, and customers.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to speak, read, and write English for effective communication.

Work Environment :

This position is designated as safety sensitive by the company, and the ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner is required.

Warehouse environment with extreme heat and cold temperatures.

Physical Demands :

• Ability to lift, walk, bend, twist, reach, push and squat most of the workday.
• Handle cases weighing from 25 to 95 pounds and can expect to handle between 50 and 200+ pallets on any given day.
• The ability to hear, understand, and distinguish speech and / or other sounds (e.g., machinery alarms or alarms) in moderate to loud work environments.

If you want to take the first step in building a career, where you are rewarded for working hard, click Apply now or visit

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to apply for the warehouse freight handler position.

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At FHI, you determine how much money you make, how fast and how far you grow your career. It doesn’t matter who you are, or what your background is, we offer everyone the path to long-term success; the rest is up to you.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the associate for the job.

Duties, responsibilities, and / or activities may change at any time with or without notice.

FHI provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!