Warehouse Associate Job at Wärtsilä in Fort Lauderdale

Warehouse Associate – Fort Lauderdale, FL

Wärtsilä is an innovative technology company committed to enabling sustainable societies through technology and services. We are looking for an experienced Warehouse Associate to join our dynamic warehousing team.

About The Role

This is an onsite role based in Fort Lauderdale, FL. The ideal candidate has 1+ years of experience in warehousing/logistics, with strong proficiency in Microsoft Applications (Outlook, Word, Excel) and Warehouse Management Systems (WMS).

Key Responsibilities

• Receiving, cycle counting, stocking, picking, packing, and shipping parts
• Cycle counting inventory according to requirements
• Processing all inbound and outbound shipments in SAP (WMS)
• Maintaining warehouse supplies and tools
• General housekeeping of warehouse area
• Supporting local transportation requests
• Operating forklifts (Preferred)
• Loading/unloading trucks (Preferred)
• Performing other warehouse duties as needed

Skills & Qualifications

• Proficient in Word, Outlook, Excel, WMS
• Experience with SAP and Navision ERP or WMS (Advantage)
• Highly motivated with initiative to improve warehouse processes
• Strong problem‑solving skills
• Well‑organized and detail‑oriented
• Excellent communication and cooperation skills
• Team player attitude internally and externally
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs
• Education: High school diploma required; Associate degree preferred or equivalent experience
• Minimum 1 year of experience in Logistics, Warehousing, and/or WMS
• Mobile Scanner Device experience (Preferred)

Physical & Mental Demands

• Vision: Close, Distance, Depth, Color Perception (Red, Green, Amber)
• Hearing/Listening and Clear Speech
• Dexterity: Hand and Finger
• Ability to mount/dismount forklift/truck
• Pushing, pulling, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling
• Lifting: 40 lbs, 5 times per shift
• Carrying: 25 lbs, 5 times per shift
• Driving (local/over the road)
• Ability to bend, squat, sit, and stand for prolonged periods
• Climbing and maintaining balance

Work Environment

• Works alone and with others
• Verbal and face‑to‑face contact
• Inside and outside environments
• Exposure to heat, cold, noise, mechanical/electrical equipment, pressurized equipment, moving objects, high places, fumes/odors, hazardous materials, dirt/dust

Eligibility Requirements

Candidates for regular U.S. positions must be a U.S. citizen, national, or an alien admitted as permanent resident, refugee, asylee with valid work permit or temporary resident under 8 U.S.C. 1160(a) or 1255a(1). Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F‑1, H‑1, H1B, H‑2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Vaccination Requirement

Individuals hired for positions that require on‑site customer interactions and/or in‑person travel may be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID‑19 or other country‑specific vaccinations, unless otherwise prohibited by law.

Benefits

Wärtsilä North America is an EOE/AA employer. We offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Wärtsilä North America values diversity, inclusion, and equal employment opportunities. All applicants are considered on the basis of job‑relevant qualifications and abilities.

Application Deadline

Last application date: 25/12/2025