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Warehouse Associate - Direct Hire

Houston, TX · On-site

$15/hr

Warehouse Associate - Direct Hire Location: Houston, TX 77032 | Near IAH Airport Pay: $15.00 per hour Employment Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire Available Shifts: * 2nd Shift: 2:00 PM - 10:30 PM * 3rd ...

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Warehouse Operations Lead

Libertyville, IL · On-site

$14.50 - $19/hr

Due to expansion, several DIRECT HIRE Warehouse Distribution Operations Lead positions are available on 1st Shift/ 8:00am-4:30pm and 2nd Shift/ 1:00pm-9:30pm. Warehouse Distribution Operations Lead ...

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How much do direct hire warehouse jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 7, 2026, the average hourly pay for direct hire warehouse in the United States is $20.65, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.55 and $22.36 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a direct hire warehouse?

A Direct Hire Warehouse job means you are hired directly by the company rather than going through a temporary staffing agency. This typically comes with full-time employment benefits such as health insurance, paid time off, and retirement plans. Warehouse roles may include tasks like packing, shipping, inventory management, and operating equipment. Direct hire positions often provide more job stability and opportunities for career growth within the company.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the direct hire warehouse position?

To thrive in a Direct Hire Warehouse role, you need strong physical stamina, attention to detail, and experience with basic inventory management, often supported by a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with warehouse management systems (WMS), forklift operation, and safety certification (such as OSHA) are commonly required. Effective teamwork, reliability, and time management are important soft skills that help you excel in a fast-paced environment. These abilities ensure inventory accuracy, accident prevention, and efficient workflow within the warehouse.

What are the typical career advancement opportunities for someone working in a direct hire warehouse position?

Many Direct Hire Warehouse roles offer clear pathways for advancement, with opportunities to move up to positions such as lead warehouse associate, supervisor, inventory control specialist, or warehouse manager. Companies often provide on-the-job training and may support employees in gaining additional certifications, like forklift operation or safety training, which can boost your eligibility for higher-level roles. As you gain experience and demonstrate reliability and leadership, you may also have the chance to take on greater responsibilities, such as coordinating teams or managing specialized areas within the warehouse. Career growth in this field is often directly tied to your performance, work ethic, and willingness to take on new challenges.

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Petco

Braselton, GA • On-site

$20/hr

Full-time

Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 10 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Pulls, receives, packages, loads, and moves merchandise for shipment using powered or manual material handling equipment.

  • Replenishes inventory stock and performs inventory activities such as counting and comparing stock to records.

  • Operates powered material handling equipment, including pallet jacks, standup lifts, turret trucks, and forklifts.

Petco rating

5.7

Company rating: 5.7 out of 10

Based on 642 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

462nd of 740 rated retailers

Job description

Want to help pets live their best lives?
We're proud to be where the pets go and where the pet people go. If you want to make a real difference, create an exciting career path, feel welcome to be your whole self and nurture your wellbeing, Petco is the place for you.
Our core values capture that spirit as we work to improve lives by doing what's right for pets and people.
  • Pet First - Protect & Empower. All pets should Live their Best Life. We put the needs of pets and pet parents at the center of everything we do.

  • Foster the Fun - Connect & Bond. Our Passion for pets brings us together! We celebrate the journey of pet parenthood through distinct experiences, products, and services.

  • Let's Go! Own & Commit. We are stronger as One Petco team. We bring our unique superpowers and champion authenticity in everyone to drive success.

About Petco:
We're proud to be "where the pets go" to find everything they need to live their best lives for more than 60 years - from their favorite meals and toys, to trusted supplies and expert support from people who get it, because we live it. We believe in the universal truths of pet parenthood - the boundless boops, missing slippers, late night zoomies and everything in between. And we're here for it. Every tail wag, every vet visit, every step of the way. We are 29,000+ strong and together we nurture the pet-human bond in more than 1,500 Petco stores across the U.S., Mexico and Puerto Rico, 250+ Vetco Total Care hospitals, hundreds of preventive care clinics and eight distribution centers. In 1999, we founded Petco Love. Together, we support thousands of local animal welfare groups nationwide and have helped find homes for approximately 7 million animals through in-store adoption events.
Reach Truck, Cherrypicker, Electric Pallet Jack and Dockstocker Operators Needed
  • 1st Shift: Mon-Fri 5am start $17.50-$18/hour
  • 2nd Shift: Mon-Fri 4 pm start $18.75/hour
  • A Shift: Mon-Thu 8 am-6:30 pm $17.50.hour
  • Weekend: Fri-Sun 6 am to 6:30 pm $20/hour
  • All positions are subject to overtime hours/days as needed

Work somewhere awesome that offers full time positions with benefits!
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- Benefits at 30 days
- Paid time off starting at 4 months
- Paid parental leave
- 401K at 1 month
- Employee appreciation events
- Stock Purchase program
- and much much more!
Pulls merchandise from storage locations. Receives, picks, packages, loads and moves merchandise for shipment. Replenishes inventory stock and performs other inventory activities. Operates powered material handling equipment (e.g., pallet jacks, standup lifts, turret trucks and forklifts).
Principle Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Repetitively places and pulls merchandise weighing up to 50 pounds to and from storage locations, using a hand-held radio frequency device and/or voice recognition system to scan and/or record selected merchandise from storage locations or within a computer operated pick-module or carousel.
  • Receives, picks, packages, loads and moves merchandise weighing up to 50 pounds for shipment, either in boxes or on pallets using powered or manual pallet jacks, or other powered material handling equipment (e.g., standup lifts, turret trucks and forklifts).
  • Replenishes inventory stock.
  • Performs inventory activities, including counting material, equipment, merchandise, or supplies in stock and comparing inventories to office records or computer figures.
  • Unloads incoming shipments and loads outgoing trucks with merchandise using powered industrial material handling equipment (e.g., standup lifts, turret trucks and forklifts).
  • Arranges merchandise to be staged or stocked in storage locations to maintain inventory levels.
  • Packages merchandise for shipment, either in boxes or on pallets; ensures correct and complete labels are attached to all orders processed.

Minimum Qualifications:
  • High school diploma or its equivalent (GED).
  • Basic math proficiency.
  • Ability to repetitively lift and/or move merchandise up to 50 pounds.
  • Ability to pass required certification in order to operate powered material handling equipment.
  • Forklift certification or ability to be certified.

Disclaimer:
The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this job (within this classification). It is not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required for employees assigned to this job.
Petco Animal Supplies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or any other protected classification.
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