Warehouse Associate

Wayfair; California (MO); On-site; USD 27,207 - 29,962; Part time

Job summary

Wayfair is looking for a Warehouse Associate in California to support our logistics network. Your role will involve safely handling large volumes of furniture from loading to delivery, ensuring quick and safe customer delivery.

The ideal candidate should possess strong physical capabilities, be able to frequently lift up to 75 lbs, and be comfortable using technology for inventory management. Join us for an opportunity to thrive in a supportive and dynamic workplace.

Qualifications

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, lift, and work a full shift in a dynamic warehouse environment.
• Frequent lifting and moving merchandise up to 75+ lbs.
• Basic ability to use computers and handheld inventory devices.

Responsibilities

• Safely load, unload, and move heavy furniture orders.
• Utilize scanners to track and process inventory.
• Perform quality control tasks such as inspecting and sorting products.

Skills

Physical Capability

Ability to use scanners and handheld devices

Comprehension of English

Education

High School Diploma or GED (preferred)

Job description

Overview

Warehouse Associate
Location: COI, CA | Job Type: Seasonal | Pay: $19.75 - $21.75

As a Warehouse Associate at Wayfair, you are the engine of our logistics network, directly responsible for ensuring our customers receive their orders quickly and in perfect condition. We move large volumes of product, from small parcels to full-size furniture, and rely on your focus on speed, safety, and attention to detail to keep our supply chain moving. This is a fast-paced, high-energy environment where you’ll be cross-trained across various fulfillment functions, giving you diverse experience in every step of the process—from inbound receipt to preparing final-mile deliveries.

Responsibilities

• Handling & Movement: Safely load, unload, and move large and small furniture orders and inventory of various sizes. This will involve manually lifting items up to 75 lbs. unassisted and maneuvering/team lifting products up to 150 lbs.
• Technology & Inventory: Utilize scanners, handheld devices (e.g., Nexus), and warehouse software to accurately track, process, and update inventory and order locations across all operational stages.
• Quality & Preparation: Perform comprehensive quality control tasks, which may include inspecting, assembling (deluxing), repackaging, labeling, and sorting products to prevent damage before shipping.
• Safety & Teamwork: Strictly adhere to all safety procedures and guidelines and maintain a clean, organized work area (5S) to ensure safety and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Physical Capability:
  • The ability to stand, walk, bend, lift, and work a full shift (8+ hours a day) in a dynamic, non-climate-controlled warehouse environment.
  • The ability to frequently lift and move merchandise up to 75+ lbs. unassisted.
• Able to read and comprehend English to ensure your safety and the safety of those working around you.
• Experience (Preferred): Previous warehouse, logistics, or comparable experience is preferred. A High School Diploma or GED is also preferred.
• Technical Skills: Basic ability to use computers, tablets, and handheld inventory devices is essential.

Assistance For Individuals With Disabilities

Wayfair is fully committed to providing equal opportunities for all individuals, including individuals with disabilities. As part of this commitment, Wayfair will make reasonable accommodations to the known physical or mental limitations of qualified individuals with disabilities, unless doing so would impose an undue hardship on business operations. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, please let us know by completing our Accomodations for Applicants form.

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About Wayfair Inc.

Wayfair is one of the world’s largest online destinations for the home. Whether you work in our global headquarters in Boston, or in our warehouses or offices throughout the world, we’re reinventing the way people shop for their homes. Through our commitment to industry-leading technology and creative problem-solving, we are confident that Wayfair will be home to the most rewarding work of your career. If you’re looking for rapid growth, constant learning, and dynamic challenges, then you’ll find that amazing career opportunities are knocking.

No matter who you are, Wayfair is a place you can call home. We’re a community of innovators, risk-takers, and trailblazers who celebrate our differences, and know that our unique perspectives make us stronger, smarter, and well-positioned for success. We value and rely on the collective voices of our employees, customers, community, and suppliers to help guide us as we build a better Wayfair – and world – for all. Every voice, every perspective matters. That’s why we’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic.

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