About this role
Description
POSITION SUMMARY
The Warehouse Associate III supports core warehouse operations including inventory processing,
material handling, records management, and facility organization. This role ensures the accurate
intake, storage, retrieval, and destruction of customer records while maintaining strict chain-of
custody and confidentiality standards.
This position represents the most specialized role within the warehouse job family and focuses on
operational execution, accuracy, and productivity in support of VRC’s service commitments.
This advanced warehouse role includes authorized operation of Powered Industrial Trucks (PITs)
and DOT-regulated Commercial Motor Vehicles (CMVs) when assigned. The position supports both
warehouse operations and transportation coverage. Employees must maintain required
equipment certifications and must meet all DOT driver qualification requirements. A valid
driver’s license and acceptable driving record are required.
WHY VRC
VRC is a fast-growth, industry-leading information management company committed to protecting
what matters most — data, people, and purpose. We operate across more than 100 locations
throughout the United States and the Bahamas, supporting organizations that rely on secure
records management and information protection.
Joining VRC means:
Operational impact: Your work supports the secure management of critical customer
information.
Career development: Warehouse roles offer opportunities to expand into equipment
operation, driving roles, and leadership paths.
Growth environment: VRC offers stability and opportunity for advancement.
Team-focused culture: Collaboration, accountability, and professionalism drive our daily
work.
Mission-driven work: Protecting sensitive information requires precision, discipline, and
integrity.
Voice and influence: Ideas are welcomed, encouraged, and acted upon.
At VRC, every role contributes to maintaining trust with our customers and protecting what matters
most.
Requirements
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Barcode and process incoming boxes and materials.
- Pull, refile, and consolidate customer inventory.
- Process materials scheduled for secure destruction.
- Perform bay consolidations and maintain organized storage locations.
- Maintain warehouse cleanliness and general facility upkeep.
- Utilize handheld scanners and inventory management systems.
- Meet established productivity, timeliness, and accuracy standards.
- Maintain strict customer confidentiality and chain-of-custody procedures.
- Assist team members and support operational needs.
- Follow all operational protocols.
- Maintain compliance with all facility safety procedures and OSHA standards.
- Operate Powered Industrial Trucks (forklifts, order pickers, electric pallet jacks) when
certified and authorized.
- Operate company vans or box trucks to support route coverage, pickups, and deliveries
when assigned.
- Operate DOT-regulated Commercial Motor Vehicles to support route coverage, pickups,
and deliveries when assigned.
- Perform additional duties as assigned by management.
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES
Operational Accuracy & Productivity
Ensure customer materials are processed, stored, and retrieved accurately while meeting
established productivity standards.
Inventory Integrity
Maintain accurate inventory records through disciplined scanning, labeling, and storage
procedures.
Customer Data Protection
Safeguard sensitive customer information by following chain-of-custody and confidentiality
protocols.
Operational Support
Support warehouse team operations through collaboration, organization, and reliability.
EQUIPMENT AUTHORIZATION
Warehouse Associate III employees may operate DOT-regulated Commercial Motor Vehicles and
powered industrial warehouse equipment, including:
- Manual pallet jacks
- Hand trucks and non-powered material handling equipment
- Powered Industrial Trucks (certification required)
- Company vans and box trucks
- DOT-regulated Commercial Motor Vehicles (CMVs) as defined under 49 CFR §390.5
(10,001–25,999 lbs GVWR) in interstate commerce
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
- High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
- Warehouse or material handling experience preferred
QUALIFICATIONS
- Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record required
- Powered Industrial Truck (PIT) certification required (certification offered upon hire)
- Must meet DOT driver qualification requirements
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy and quality
- Ability to follow established procedures and safety protocols
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Dependable, reliable, and safety-conscious
- Basic comfort with handheld technology and scanning devices
- Ability to read, write, and communicate in English sufficiently to understand safety
procedures, follow written instructions, complete required documentation, and
communicate with coworkers, supervisors, and customers when necessary is required
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Frequent lifting of boxes weighing 40–50 pounds
- Standing and walking for extended periods
- Stooping, kneeling, crouching, and reaching
- Ability to work in varying warehouse temperatures
- Ability to access storage areas at heights up to 14 feet using approved non-powered access
methods
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Warehouse environment with exposure to typical operational noise and activity. Work may involve
temperature fluctuations and fast-paced productivity expectations tied to operational service
levels.
Salary Description
17.50 Hourly
Notice of AI Use in Job Application Review
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