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Warehouse Assistant

4/20/2026

The Warehouse Assistant manages daily logistics operations, including inventory organization, shipment tracking, and documentation. They coordinate with dispatch, customers, and internal teams while operating heavy equipment safely in a warehouse and yard setting.

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

11-50 employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

About The Company

Lawson Drayage, Inc. now into its fourth generation serves as the oldest and most respected machinery moving and high-tech handling company in the San Francisco Greater Bay Area, Northern California and Spark, Nevada. Since our inception in 1919, we have clocked countless hours moving all types of machines and high-tech equipment native to the northern California manufacturing landscape. From 1-3 machine tool shops to 250 machine Fortune 500 companies, Lawson has the equipment (including our new “zero-emissions” trucks), man power and experience to move your equipment. Lawson prides itself on its quality of work and values its relationships with our customers. Our service is extremely extensive. Should your need for relocation require “turn-key” solutions, we can handle the machinery moving as well as furnish electrical, mechanical and construction needs related to your equipment relocation. We also have many relationships with logistics and port-associated companies enabling us to provide our customers a comprehensive relocation service to and from airports and ports. When the time comes for you to move your valuable machinery and high-tech equipment, Lawson is the safest choice to relocate and maneuver your equipment into place. Our seasoned employees, years of experience and management team will allow us to make your move seamless and stress free.

About the Role

Description

Lawson Drayage, Inc. is a long-standing, family-owned company specializing in machinery moving and high-tech handling. Since 1919, we’ve built our reputation on quality work and strong customer relationships. We offer a fast-paced, team-oriented environment where your work directly impacts daily operations.

The Warehouse Assistant supports daily logistics operations working with our dispatch department and estimators. Key responsibilities include communicating clearly with vendors, and customers via phone, email, and messaging tools.

This role must be able to input data into various tracking systems, maintain documentation (ie. BOLs, proof of deliver), track assets, and escalate exceptions such as delays, shortages, or service issues. This position will collaborate with dispatch, operations, warehouse, and third-party customers.

Manage and organize inventory across warehouse facilities. Receive, tag, and track incoming shipments. Document inbound and outbound freight, including photo documentation and job tracking. Coordinate with customers and internal teams regarding shipments and inventory. Must be able to operate forklifts and warehouse equipment safely. This position will be moving heavy equipment by forklift; this position is more than just using a pallet jack or forklift to move pallets.

It’s essential that you keep the warehouse organized in order to keep a safe/clean warehouse and yard. Organized, detail-oriented, and dependable. Comfortable working in a warehouse and outdoor yard environment. Strong communication and problem-solving skills. Ability to manage multiple tasks while maintaining accurate documentation. Team player with a strong work ethic.

Key Skills

LogisticsWarehouse OperationsForklift OperationInventory ManagementData EntryDocumentationCommunicationProblem-solvingShipment TrackingFreight DocumentationAsset TrackingTeamworkDetail-orientedOrganization