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From the employer's careers site First seen 26 Oct 2026

Warehouse Associate

Salary

$20.70 to $22.80 per hour for Warehouse …

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Description

Join Target's team as a Warehouse Associate or Warehouse Worker, with opportunities to grow your pay based on tenure in your role.

Job Overview

As a Warehouse Associate or Warehouse Worker at Target, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of our warehouse facilities. Your primary responsibilities will include:

  • Following all safety policies and procedures to maintain a safe working environment
  • Attending safety trainings to learn how to work safely in a fast-paced warehouse environment
  • Packing, loading, and shipping items to stores and guests
  • Ensuring accurate processing of merchandise to our stores and guests
  • Working safely, quickly, and efficiently to handle freight and move inventory throughout the warehouse
  • Maintaining a neat, clean, and organized work area
  • Reporting to work on time and completing job tasks as assigned accurately and on time
  • Engaging in problem-solving to support continuous improvement
  • Maintaining a positive and respectful attitude while working independently and in a team environment

Requirements

For both Warehouse Worker and Warehouse Associate roles:

  • Able to lift and carry merchandise weighing 35-50 lbs. frequently throughout a shift
  • Able to lift and carry merchandise weighing up to 60 lbs. occasionally throughout a shift
  • Standing, walking, pushing, pulling, squatting, bending, and reaching during shifts
  • Maintaining a positive and respectful attitude while working independently and in a team environment
  • Basic math skills (counting, addition, subtraction)
  • Ability to accurately read labels, tickets, and other product documentation
  • Operating computer systems or handheld devices with minimal direction after receiving training
  • Good written and oral communication skills
  • Must be able to understand, speak, and read English with sufficient proficiency

Additional Requirements

For Warehouse Worker only:

  • Able to be trained on and operate all powered equipment safely (including Pallet Rider, Scissor Lift, Sit Down & Standup Forklift)
  • Working at heights of up to 40ft where applicable

For Food Distribution Center only:

  • Able to work in various temperature-controlled environments including refrigerator and freezer for majority of shift

Benefits

Target team members may qualify to enroll in a comprehensive benefits package, subject to terms and conditions of the respective plans and employment eligibility. Team members get a 10% discount at all Target stores and Target.com, along with 20% off wellness products and 20% off adult owned-brand apparel and accessories.

Skills

Required

  • Basic math skills
  • English language proficiency
  • Label reading skills
  • Computer system operation
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