Seasonal Warehouse Associate

Wayfair; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking detail-oriented individuals to join their logistics team. This role focuses on ensuring product quality through careful inspections and handling of furniture orders. The ideal candidate will thrive in a collaborative environment, where their input is valued and contributes to continuous improvement. If you are passionate about customer satisfaction and enjoy working in a dynamic setting, this opportunity offers a pathway to growth and development within a leading logistics network. Join a team dedicated to excellence and make a difference in customer experience.

Benefits

Referral bonus

myFlexPay - access earned wages

Company discount

Growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift up to 75 lbs unassisted and handle larger items with assistance.
• Experience in Distribution or Logistics is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform product inspections during the inbound process to identify damage.
• Unload, receive, and inspect inbound furniture orders.
• Monitor order management systems for accuracy.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Problem Solving

Work Ethic

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Scanning Technology

Job description

We are Wayfair; we deliver a best-in-class customer experience in the furniture and home space because of people like you, who are driven, determined, collaborative, and thrive in a fast-paced environment. In order to maintain our high level of delivery standards and meet our customer’s needs, the Wayfair Distribution team plays a key role in improving customer satisfaction and driving repeat business. We’ve been busy building a best-in-class logistics network that allows us to delight customers by speeding up deliveries, adding services, and reducing damage using our own physical, asset-based warehouses. We are looking for talented hard-working individuals to join our growing team – your professional home awaits you at Wayfair!

The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented and conscientious with a passion for protecting the customer. The primary role will be to perform product inspections during the inbound process to identify incoming damage or defects to prevent them from entering our network. This involves delicate unpackaging and repackaging to ensure no impact to the product or its protection. Flexibility is also important as this role and the department as a whole evolves over time to ensure customer satisfaction. The associate will also be a valued member of the team whose ideas and suggestions will be leveraged to continue improving the process. Quality is dedicated to continuous improvement and seeks associates who are thoughtful and take initiative to solve problems and escalate issues.

Hourly Pay

• $19.75/hour + $1.50/hour shift differential

Shift

• Wed-Sat 8a-6:30p
• Sun-Wed 8a-6:30p

Benefits

• Referral bonus
• myFlexPay - access your earned, unpaid wages ahead of your next paycheck.
• Wayfair company discount
• Growth opportunities (Conversions, Promotions, and more!)

What You'll Do

• Unload, receive, inspect, and prepare inbound furniture orders which will require manually moving large, heavy goods.
• Repeatedly bend, stretch, reach and lift up to 75 pounds unassisted and maneuver products 150+ pounds unassisted or via team lift.
• Use scan technology to document pertinent carton level information, including condition, quantity, and warehouse location of material.
• Proactively monitor order management systems to ensure that all orders have been received properly and that detailed descriptions are provided for any Overage/Shortage/Damage issues.
• Perform regular cycle counts to ensure inventory is accurate and up to date.
• Pick deliveries from inventory and stage them by truck and stop number.
• Unpack products and following inspections, wipe down and repackage products before being shipped to customers.
• Provide direct input into the existing user tools and make recommendations for improvements based on your everyday experience.
• Be a vocal contributor on the team.
• Work effectively with peers and managers.
• Identify the most efficient way to complete assigned tasks and ask clarifying questions when appropriate.
• Able to read and comprehend English to ensure your safety and the safety of those working around you.
• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned.

What You'll Need

• Must be comfortable repeatedly bending, stretching, reaching and lifting up to 75 lbs. unassisted and moving product 150+ lbs. unassisted or via team lift.
• Must be able to work on the warehouse floor 8 hours a day or more.
• Strong, consistent work ethic.
• Comfort with scanning technology.
• Experience in Distribution or Logistics is a plus.
• Able to read and comprehend English to ensure your safety and the safety of those working around you.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.