Warehouse Support Associate

Job Description

Overview: We are seeking a dedicated and hardworking Warehouse Associate to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for various tasks within our warehouse, including unloading semi-trucks, operating a forklift, stacking and sorting items, taking product photos, assisting customers with purchases, and lifting heavy items.

We sell LVP flooring, baseboard and casing, interior doors, water heaters and other building products.  Experience with the basics of home construction is preferred, but not required.  Sales skills and speaking to customers are often a daily part of the job.

Responsibilities:

• Unload incoming shipments from semi-trucks and verify the accuracy of received products.
• Safely operate a forklift to move, stack, and organize inventory within the warehouse.
• Sort and organize items according to established procedures to maintain efficient inventory management.
• Take high-quality product photos for online listings and maintain an organized inventory database.
• Assist customers with inquiries, purchases, and product recommendations in a friendly and helpful manner.
• Maintain a clean and organized warehouse environment, adhering to safety guidelines at all times.
• Participate in periodic inventory counts and assist with reconciliation as needed.
• Assembling prehung doors (use of nail guns, miter saw, screw gun)
• Perform other warehouse duties as assigned by the supervisor or management team.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous experience in a warehouse or logistics environment preferred, but not required.
• Valid forklift operator certification or willingness to obtain certification.
• Ability to lift and move heavy objects safely, following proper lifting techniques.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Basic computer skills and familiarity with inventory management systems is a plus.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift and carry objects weighing up to 75 pounds.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, and reach for extended periods.
• Comfortable working in varying temperatures within the warehouse environment.