Entry-Level Warehouse Associate: Forklift & Inventory

Ferguson; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 22,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Mental health coverage

Parental leave

Employee discounts

Job summary

Ferguson is hiring an entry level Warehouse Associate in Columbia, SC. You will operate a stand‑up forklift to pull and prepare outbound orders, build pallets, and use RF devices to sort and scan items. Starting pay is $18 per hour with potential increases based on experience.

Schedule is Mon–Fri, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM. Must meet safety guidelines and lift up to 50 lbs. Join Ferguson Enterprises to support diverse industries with reliable supplies and a strong benefits package.

Qualifications

• 0-3 years warehouse experience in shipping, receiving, delivery, or inventory management is preferred.
• High attention to detail.
• Comfortable in a fast paced, changing environment.
• Positive demeanor, dependability, and strong work ethic.
• Self-starter with ability to learn our systems quickly.
• Continued focus on improving system efficiencies and business practices.
• Ability to lift items that weigh up to 50lbs regularly.
• Knowledge of safety regulations and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a stand‑up forklift (order selector/cherry picker) to pull and prepare outbound customer orders.
• Build, wrap, sort, and transport pallets and packages.
• Use technology like RF devices to sort, scan, and prepare orders.
• Accurately and timely receive, verify, stage and stock all incoming material.
• Clean the workspace as you go and participate with the team in keeping our facility clean, safe, and accident free.
• Must adhere to all safety regulations, including the correct usage of PPE with max weight capacity of 400 lbs.

Skills

Warehouse experience

Attention to detail

Fast-paced environment

Dependability

Self-starter

Job description

Ferguson is hiring an entry level Warehouse Associate in Columbia, SC. You will operate a stand‑up forklift to pull and prepare outbound orders, build pallets, and use RF devices to sort and scan items. Starting pay is $18 per hour with potential increases based on experience.

Schedule is Mon–Fri, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM. Must meet safety guidelines and lift up to 50 lbs. Join Ferguson Enterprises to support diverse industries with reliable supplies and a strong benefits package.