Retail Warehouse Associate

Quality Talent Group; Lockport (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Paid time off

Advancement opportunities

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k)

Employee discounts

Job summary

Quality Talent Group is seeking a Retail Warehouse Associate to support daily warehouse operations, prepare products, and maintain inventory accuracy. The role emphasizes safety, efficiency, and delivering quality merchandise to customers.

Responsibilities include receiving, storing, assembling, and staging furniture, operating forklift and related equipment, and assisting with cycle counts alongside a focus on a positive customer experience.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift and move up to 100 lbs (with assistance as needed).
• Experience in warehouse, retail, or material handling preferred.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Reliable and safety-focused.

Responsibilities

• Receive, move, store, assemble, and prepare furniture.
• Operate warehouse equipment safely (forklifts, pallet jacks, lifts, dollies).
• Inspect and prepare merchandise to meet quality standards.
• Load, unload, organize, and stage inventory.
• Perform minor repairs, touch-ups, and repackaging.
• Assist with inventory tracking, cycle counts, and audits.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized workspace.
• Support a positive customer experience.

Skills

Lifting up to 100 lbs

Warehouse experience

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Reliability

Job description

Retail Warehouse Associate

Overview

Since 1945, our client has built a strong foundation through teamwork, efficient systems, and a commitment to continuous improvement. Their passion is reflected in every action, with a focus on earning the trust and loyalty of both employees and customers every day.

Join the client as a Retail Warehouse Associate, supporting daily warehouse operations, product preparation, inventory handling, and ensuring merchandise is ready for customers. This role plays a key part in maintaining efficiency, safety, and quality standards.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Paid time off
• Advancement opportunities
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) plan
• Employee discounts

Qualifications

• Ability to lift and move up to 100 lbs (with assistance as needed)
• Experience in warehouse, retail, or material handling preferred
• Strong attention to detail
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Reliable and safety-focused

Key Responsibilities

• Receive, move, store, assemble, and prepare furniture
• Operate warehouse equipment safely (forklifts, pallet jacks, lifts, dollies)
• Inspect and prepare merchandise to meet quality standards
• Load, unload, organize, and stage inventory
• Perform minor repairs, touch-ups, and repackaging
• Assist with inventory tracking, cycle counts, and audits
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized workspace
• Support a positive customer experience