Warehouse- 1st Shift

Pella Windows & Doors of the Carolinas and Southwest Virginia; Irmo (SC); On-site; USD 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Insurance (medical, dental, vision)

401(k)/ 401(k) matching

10 Paid Holidays

Vacation/ PTO

Life Insurance

Job summary

Pella Windows & Doors of the Carolinas and Southwest Virginia is seeking a Warehouse Associate in Irmo, SC. This role supports receiving, shipping, and inventory control while upholding safety and cleanliness standards.

You will work with a team to move, stage, and stock windows and doors, using forklifts and scanners to ensure accuracy. Qualified candidates have a high school diploma or equivalent, 1–2 years of warehouse experience, forklift certification or ability to obtain it, and the

Qualifications

• Forklift certification or ability to obtain.
• Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to lift 100+ lbs. and work in a physically demanding setting.
• Familiarity with handling large items such as windows and doors.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely receiving and shipping of materials.
• Maintain inventory integrity and stock locations.
• Adhere to safety, cleanliness, and company policies.
• Operate forklifts and cherry pickers to move products.
• Use warehouse scanners to track inventory accuracy.
• Identify and report damaged or nonconforming products.
• Support process improvements for safety and productivity.

Skills

Forklift certification

Communication

Organization

Problem solving

Teamwork

Physical fitness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

1–2 years warehouse experience

Tools

Warehouse scanners

Forklifts

Job description

Job Summary

The Warehouse Associate is responsible for ensuring timely and accurate receiving and shipping of materials, maintaining inventory integrity, and upholding safety and cleanliness standards. Success in this role requires hands-on warehouse experience, ability to work as a team, and strong initiative.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Always exhibits the highest standard of personal ethics and adheres to all Pella Carolina policies.
• Promotes a culture of safety and accountability by adhering to established protocols, proactively identifying potential risks, and fostering a workplace environment where safety is a shared priority.
• Safely handles large, heavy, and fragile windows and doors while maintaining accurate staging locations and storage.
• Inspects inbound and outbound products for visible damage and properly identifies and reports damage, held, returned, or nonconforming product.
• Regularly loads and unloads heavy material while working as a team to handle and organize windows and doors safely and efficiently.
• Operates forklifts and cherry pickers to move products and stage in correct locations.
• Uses warehouse scanners to track inventory and ensure accuracy of stock levels.
• Maintains a clean, organized, and hazard-free warehouse environment.
• Identifies, recommends, and helps implement process improvements that enhance safety, product quality, inventory accuracy, productivity, and customer service.

Requirements

• Forklift certification (or ability to obtain).
• Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to lift 100+ lbs. and work in a physically demanding setting.
• Familiarity with handling large, fragile items such as windows and doors.

Education And Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1–2 years of experience in a warehouse environment; experience with window and door products or building materials is a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation
• Insurance (medical, dental, vision)-First of the month after 30 days of employment
• 401(k)/ 401(k) matching- 100% of first 1% contributed and 50% of the next 5% after 1 year of employment
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Vacation/ PTO
• Life Insurance

About

Most people talk about culture, but we live and breathe it in all that we do. We care about our customers and our associates. We strive to provide a work environment that follows our beliefs:

• Culture- We are a team-oriented company. We believe in our employees and strive to improve the lives of those we serve.
• Benefits- Comprehensive benefit packages
• Growth- We believe in our employees and encourage them to grow both personally and professionally. As a company, we invest in our employees.
• Work-Life Balance- We take pride in our employees having a well work-life balance
• Our People- Here you will work side by side with very knowledgeable people in the industry and build relationships that last.

Check out our website and see if Pella will be a great fit for you!

Company Website

Pella Windows & Doors of the Carolinas and Southwest Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. The company does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or other protected statuses as applicable by local, state, and federals laws. Hiring decisions are based solely on qualifications and business needs.

If you are an individual with a disability, you may be entitled to a reasonable accommodation as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require a reasonable accommodation at any time during the application or employment process, please contact Human Resources and provide the position details and your requested accommodation.