DC Warehouse Associate- Part Time

Rio Grande; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

401(k) matching

Paid time-off (PTO)

Paid holidays

Life insurance

Disability (short/long-term)

Flexible spending account

On-site gym

Employee discounts

Travel/entertainment discounts

Job summary

Rio Grande is seeking a part-time DC/warehouse associate in Albuquerque, NM. The role includes stocking, picking, packing, and shipping to meet same-day shipping goals, with work across distribution center and light manufacturing.

You’ll join a collaborative team in a fast-paced environment focused on accuracy and steady productivity. Opportunities include forklift experience (training provided), strong attention to detail, and reliable attendance.

Qualifications

• Consistent work or school history
• Distribution Center/warehouse or manufacturing experience preferred
• Forklift experience a plus (training provided)
• Excellent interpersonal, collaborative, and self-management skills
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Experience using Microsoft Outlook for email / Basic computer skills
• Ability to meet required attendance standards
• Ability to work successfully within a team
• Rio Grande is a Metal Free operations environment
• Physical ability to lift 20 lbs. regularly and up to 50 lbs occasionally

Responsibilities

• Stock, pick, pack, or ship merchandise to meet our service-level agreement of same-day shipping for our customers
• Distribution Center and light Manufacturing work will be included. This role resources in multiple departments/teams
• Work in a dynamic team environment and make decisions as a group
• Communicate effectively, clearly, and consistently with your team
• Meet accuracy and productivity standards

Skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Outlook/Basic computer skills

Attendance reliability

Forklift experience

Forklift training provided

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

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DC Warehouse Associate- Part Time

DC Resource Team Regular Part-Time New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM, US

Distribution Center Associate-PT

The Opportunity:

Join our team of passionate, creative and enthusiastic associate partners!

This is a part-time position, approximately 16-30 hours a week. Both opening and closing shifts are a possibility. Rio Grande is open from 7 AM - 7 PM M-F, with occasional weekend hours.

Join a fun and fast-paced environment of creative, passionate and hard-working associates working together to power our warehouse. As the backbone of our entire business, you’ll ensure our valued customers receive what they need, all while earning a competitive salary and enjoying a wealth of perks from generous time-off to tuition reimbursement. We emphasize a healthy work/life balance with all of our associates to ensure you grow both professionally as well as personally. Ready to flex your skills? Come and see what makes Rio Grande different!

What You'll Do:

• Stock, pick, pack, or ship merchandise to meet our service-level agreement of same-day shipping for our customers
• Both Distribution Center and light Manufacturing work will be included. This role resources in multiple departments/teams.
• Work in a dynamic team environment and make decisions as a group
• Communicate effectively, clearly, and consistently with your team
• Meet accuracy and productivity standards

What You'll Need:

• Consistent work or school history that highlights your work ethic and commitment
• Distribution Center/warehouse and or manufacturing experience a plus
• Forklift experience a plus (training is provided)
• Excellent interpersonal, collaborative, and self-management skills
• Strong attention to detail, research, and problem-solving skills for continuous improvement
• Experience using Microsoft Outlook for email/Basic computer skills
• Ability to maintain or exceed productivity standard.
• Ability to meet required attendance standards
• Ability to work successfully within a team
• See mistakes as learning opportunities
• Be open to constructive feedback and discussion aimed at learning and improving
• Rio Grande is a Metal Free operations environment.

Physical Requirements:

• Lift 20 lbs. regularly and up to 50 pounds occasionally
• Stand, bend, stoop, lift, reach, twist, and walk regularly throughout your shift

The successful candidate will enjoy a rewarding, challenging, and principled work environment.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging :

Guided by our core values, Rio Grande is committed to treating all people with dignity and respect. We are an equal-opportunity employer with a zero-tolerance policy for harassment or discrimination of any kind. As an advocate for equity and equality, we hire, train, and promote qualified people of all backgrounds. We consider employment candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other underrepresented class. We value our associates and have won the yearly Healthiest Places to Work and Family Friendly Business awards on multiple occasions.

The Reward:

Rio Grande provides a generous benefit package for full-time (30+ hours a week) associates that includes:

• Medical plan with low premium rates and no high deductible (includes dental and vision) and telemedicine
• 401(k) matching program
• Paid time-off benefits, plus an additional seven paid holidays
• Paid life insurance and optional additional life insurance
• Long-term and short-term disability
• Flexible spending account
• On-site gym and company wellness program
• Employee discounts at Rio Grande
• Local and national discounts on various travel and entertainment
• Competitive compensation, including an opportunity to share in the profits

Our associates strive for joint accountability. We work together for the success of our stakeholders, and we provide a thoughtful, fun, and creative environment to support them. We encourage professional and personal development through a variety of training opportunities and a focus on promoting from within.

At Rio Grande, our employees are the heart of our more than 80-year legacy in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Our culture is guided by our 3R principles: Respect, Responsibility, and Results. We believe in a bias to action mindset that turns ideas into outcomes and in empowering employees to take initiative, grow through continuous learning, and making meaningful impacts every day.

Recognized as a 2025 Platinum Award Family Friendly Business, we promote a work-life balance, clear expectations, and a supportive environment, including quality benefits,robust wellness resources, and an onsite fitness facility. Through our employee recognition and community involvement, we celebrate individuality, foster belonging, and ensure everyvoice is valued.

A career at Rio Grande offers more than a job. You’ll join a work place where your contributions matter and your growth is supported. Your work will help shape the future of the company and support our customers and industry.

The Company:

Established in 1944, Rio Grande, a Berkshire-Hathaway manufacturer/distributor, has thousands of valued customers around the world. We are a principle-based company with a highly evolved team-based environment. We can show you how a profoundly effective organization lives these values every day. You can find our guiding principles, The 3 R’s, Respect, Responsibility and Results, on our website as well as information about our community support and how we protect the environment.

Within our 186,000 sq. ft., solar-powered facility, with covered parking, Rio Grande has sales, marketing, supply chain, IT and administrative offices, a climate-controlled distribution center with more than 40,000 items, and a comprehensive, well-equipped manufacturing operation. Manufactured products include jewelry-making equipment (from basic tools to highly sophisticated induction casting machines) and jewelry components—both die-struck and cast. Capabilities include CAD/CAM, casting, stamp and form, metal finishing, CNC machining, manual milling, tool & die and electronics/mechanical assembly.