General Warehouse Associate – Lumber and Sheet Goods Department

Richelieu Hardware is a market leader in the distribution of specialty hardware, woodworking supplies, and specialty construction products, serving furniture manufacturers, cabinetmakers, renovation superstore chains, and purchasing groups. We are currently seeking a General Warehouse Associate to join our Lumber and Sheet Goods Department. The successful candidate will assist with general warehouse duties efficiently and accurately.

Responsibilities include the following (other duties may be assigned as needed):

• Provide superior customer service and retrieve orders.
• Assist in gathering materials to build loads/orders.
• Assist truck drivers to load various building supplies onto trucks for delivery.
• Operate the forklifts once training and certification has been achieved.
• Help unload transport trucks with product.
• Utilize Warehouse Management System (WMS) software for inventory tracking and order processing.
• Practice proper material handling techniques to ensure minimal damage to inventory.
• Keep the workspace area clean and presentable in appearance.
  
  

Qualifications:

• Current Forklift Certification.
• Good knowledge of safe working procedures.
• Detail oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Ability to perform at a high level in a fast paced, demanding work environment.
• Professional, courteous, and punctual with a focus on customer service.
• Must have a positive attitude and be a team player.
• Completion of High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 1-2 years previous warehouse work experience.
• Good communication, organizational, time management and mathematical skills.
• Dependable and reliable.
• RF Scanner and WMS software experience preferred.
• Experience and knowledge in building materials.
  
  

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Moving frequently, standing and walking.
• Frequent reaching, holding, and grasping with hands when loading and unloading product.
• Frequent pushing, pulling, kneeling, bending, and squatting.
• Frequent lifting of up to 50 lbs. Occasional lifting of up to 115 lbs.
• Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions.
  
  

Job Type: Full-time

Expected Hours: 40 per week

Schedule: 8-hour shift Monday to Friday