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Warehouse Associate – 1st Shift

Company: Davis Cartage Co.
Location: Niles, MI 49120
Job Type: Warehouse Position
Pay: $17.00 – $19.00 per hour (based on experience)
Schedule: Monday–Friday | 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Industry: Warehousing, Logistics, Distribution, Transportation

Now Hiring 1st Shift Warehouse Associates in Niles, Michigan

Davis Cartage Co. is hiring dependable, motivated, and hard-working Warehouse Associates for our growing 1st shift warehouse operations in Niles, Michigan. If you are searching for warehouse jobs near me, forklift jobs near me, shipping and receiving jobs, or warehouse associate positions in Southwest Michigan, this opportunity may be the perfect fit.

Davis Cartage Co. has been a trusted transportation, warehousing, and logistics company serving Michigan since 1941. We pride ourselves on providing stable employment, opportunities for advancement, and a team-focused work environment.

This position is ideal for candidates interested in:

• 1st shift warehouse jobs

• Forklift operator jobs

• Shipping and receiving jobs

• Distribution center jobs

• Logistics jobs in Michigan

• Order picker jobs

• Material handler jobs

• General labor warehouse jobs

• Entry-level warehouse jobs

• Warehouse jobs hiring immediately

Candidates from Niles, South Bend, Buchanan, Edwardsburg, Dowagiac, Berrien Springs, Mishawaka, Elkhart, and surrounding Southwest Michigan and Northern Indiana communities are encouraged to apply.

Warehouse Associate Responsibilities

As a Warehouse Associate at Davis Cartage Co., you will play an important role in supporting daily warehouse, shipping, and distribution operations.

Responsibilities include:

• Picking customer orders accurately

• Packing products for shipment

• Preparing outbound freight for delivery

• Operating forklifts and pallet jacks safely

• Wrapping, labeling, and staging pallets

• Loading and unloading freight trucks

• Using RF scanners and warehouse inventory systems

• Performing daily forklift and equipment safety inspections

• Maintaining a clean, organized, and safe warehouse

• Reporting inventory discrepancies or damaged freight

• Assisting with shipping, receiving, and warehouse logistics

• Following company safety procedures and warehouse best practices

This is a physically active warehouse position in a fast-paced logistics and distribution environment.

Warehouse Job Qualifications

Preferred qualifications include:

• Previous warehouse experience preferred

• Forklift experience preferred

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds regularly

• Comfortable working in a physically demanding warehouse environment

• Basic computer and RF scanner experience

• Ability to operate warehouse equipment safely

• Steel-toed boots required

• Strong attendance and dependability

• Positive attitude and team-oriented mindset

• Willingness to complete Hazardous Materials training

Forklift certification training is available for qualified candidates.

Compensation and Schedule

• $17.00 – $19.00 per hour based on experience

• Full-time warehouse position

• Monday through Friday

• 1st Shift

• 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

• Overtime opportunities available during peak business periods

Benefits and Opportunities

Working at Davis Cartage Co. provides more than just a warehouse job.

Employees enjoy:

• Competitive hourly wages

• Consistent weekday schedule

• Overtime opportunities

• Hands-on forklift experience

• Professional warehouse training

• Team-focused work environment

• Opportunities for advancement within warehousing and logistics

• Stable company with over 80 years of transportation experience

Why Work at Davis Cartage Co.?

Davis Cartage Co. has proudly served Michigan's transportation and logistics industry since 1941. Our employees are the foundation of our success, and we are committed to providing a safe workplace, supportive leadership, and opportunities for career growth.

Whether you're starting your warehouse career or bringing years of experience, you'll join a company that values reliability, teamwork, and hard work.

Apply Today

If you're looking for warehouse jobs in Niles, Michigan, 1st shift warehouse jobs, forklift operator positions, or logistics careers near South Bend, Mishawaka, Elkhart, Buchanan, or Dowagiac, apply today with Davis Cartage Co.

Work Location: In Person – Niles, Michigan 49120

Davis Cartage Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.