Guard Dog Security (a Skyline USA, Inc company)
Receiving Warehouse & Forklift Associate
Sanford, FL
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Full time
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Guard Dog Security is seeking a dependable and safety-conscious Receiving Warehouse & Forklift Associate to support daily warehouse operations. This position is responsible for receiving incoming shipments, inspecting and storing inventory, operating forklifts and other material handling equipment, maintaining accurate inventory records, and assisting with order fulfillment. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and committed to maintaining a safe, efficient warehouse environment.
About Guard Dog Security (a Skyline USA, Inc company)
Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Sanford, Florida, Guard Dog Security is a leading personal safety and protection brand built on a simple belief: everyone deserves to feel secure wherever life takes them. What began as a focused line of personal defense products has grown into a full catalog spanning personal protection, bear spray, personal mosquito repellent and a pipeline of new products.
Our products reach customers nationwide through major retail partners including Walmart, AutoZone, Target, Meijer, and Buc-ee's, as well as direct to consumer through our website and Amazon. Backed by more than 25 United States patents, Guard Dog continues to innovate across categories, combining smart design with everyday practicality.
We are a growing company with national reach and the energy of a team that moves fast and takes ownership. If you want to do meaningful work, see the direct impact of your contributions, and help build something at scale, Guard Dog is a place where you can make your mark.
Description
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Safely operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other warehouse equipment.
- Receive, unload, inspect, and verify incoming shipments against purchase orders, packing slips, and shipping documentation.
- Report shortages, overages, damaged products, or discrepancies to management.
- Accurately label, organize, and store inventory in designated warehouse locations.
- Maintain inventory accuracy through cycle counts, inventory audits, and proper stock rotation.
- Pick, pack, stage, and prepare customer orders for shipment as needed.
- Load outbound shipments while ensuring products are secured and shipped accurately.
- Assist with stocking shelves, relocating inventory, and maintaining warehouse organization.
- Keep warehouse, receiving, and storage areas clean, organized, and free of safety hazards.
- Follow all company policies, OSHA regulations, and safe material handling procedures.
- Report equipment maintenance needs, safety concerns, or inventory issues promptly.
- Assist with other warehouse and operational duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
- Previous warehouse, shipping/receiving, and forklift experience preferred.
- Forklift certification or the ability to become certified.
- Ability to read and understand packing slips, purchase orders, shipping labels, and inventory documentation.
- Strong math and inventory counting skills.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Preferred bar code and inventory scanning system.
Key Competencies
- Safety Awareness
- Attention to Detail & Problem Solving
- Inventory Accuracy
- Organization
- Time Management
- Communication Skills
- Teamwork
- Adaptability
- Strong Work Ethic & Reliability
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel
Physical Requirements
- Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull 50 pounds or more on a regular basis.
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, squat, climb, reach, and twist throughout the workday.
- Ability to safely operate forklifts, pallet jacks, hand trucks, and other warehouse equipment.
- Ability to work in both indoor and outdoor warehouse environments with varying temperatures.
- Ability to perform repetitive physical tasks and work overtime as needed to meet business demands.