Warehouse Associate
Headquartered in Paducah, Kentucky and founded in 1978, Marquette is a leading provider of inland marine transportation services. Our Company operates over 130 towboats on the Mississippi River System, Gulf-Intracoastal Waterway, and near-shore coastwise market. In addition, the Company controls over 1,000 dry cargo barges. The Company has additional offices in St Rose, LA, Lockport, LA and La Porte, TX. With over 1,500 vessel and shore-based employees, Marquette is the largest provider of independent towing services within the inland waterways. We are the only fully integrated fleet in the industry that can do what we do.
Principal Responsibilities:
- Ensure products are received, stored and dispatched in a timely and accurate manner.
- Assist in loading and unloading trucks and trailers.
- Operate and maintain warehouse vehicles and equipment.
- Coordinate with the purchasing team to ensure delivery of products to designated locations.
- Organize and maintain a clean, safe warehouse environment.
- Deliver supplies and parts to vessel supply hubs (Wood River, IL, Memphis, TN, Wickliffe, KY, Baton Rouge, LA, etc.) using company vehicles and trailers.
- Ensure proper documentation is maintained for transporting supplies to and from the Marquette office.
- Provide support to various departments in assembling, moving, and organizing supplies and equipment.
- Perform regular maintenance duties and repairs to ensure the office interior, exterior, grounds, and parking lots are maintained in excellent condition.
- Collaborate with other departments to ensure the efficient flow of products and people.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Prior experience in warehouse operations, logistics, or a related field.
- Familiarity with the use of warehouse equipment and vehicles (e.g., forklifts, pallet jacks).
- Must have a valid driver’s license with excellent driving record.
- Must pass a Motor Vehicle Records check and meet requirements of Department of Transportation Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (391.15).
- Must successfully pass the Department of Transportation drug test.
- Basic maintenance skills and ability to perform minor repairs required.
- Good organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to lift heavy objects and stand for extended periods.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Marquette offers competitive pay, health, dental & vision insurance, 401K plan with company match, bonus plan, company paid life insurance, short- & long-term disability, flexible spending account, critical illness, accident insurance, and other incentives!
Marquette is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity, or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. By clicking the link below, you authorize Marquette Transportation Company, LLC to contact you by any method at the number provided.
Other details
- Pay Type Hourly
- Marquette Transportation Company, LLC, 150 Ballard Circle, Paducah, Kentucky, United States of America