Warehouse Associate

CRL LIQUIDATION; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discount on eligible merch

Hands-on experience in liquidation

Team-oriented work environment

Local, family-owned business growth

Job summary

CRL Liquidation, a family-owned liquidation warehouse and retail business in Akron, OH, is seeking a Warehouse Associate to assist with shipping/receiving, loading/unloading trucks, palletizing, inventory counts, and overall warehouse maintenance. This is a hands-on, physically active role in a fast-paced environment requiring reliability and safety-consciousness.

The ideal candidate is dependable, teamwork-oriented, and able to adapt to daily priorities.

Qualifications

• Strong work ethic with reliable attendance.
• Punctual and able to maintain consistent attendance.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Ability to follow directions and complete tasks efficiently.
• Ability to count merchandise quickly and accurately.
• Open availability and flexibility based on business needs.
• Must pass a criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Safely load and unload incoming and outgoing trucks
• Receive, move, organize, and stage merchandise
• Load pallets and merchandise into customer vehicles
• Safely operate forklift and pallet jack
• Count merchandise quickly and accurately
• Maintain clean, safe warehouse work areas

Skills

Strong work ethic

Dependable

Punctual

Teamwork

Communication

Attention to detail

Follow directions

Customer interaction

Open availability

Safety-conscious

Lift up to 50 lbs

Tools

Forklift operation

Pallet jack

Job description

Full-Time | 40 Hours per Week | Open Availability Required

CRL Liquidation is a growing, family-owned liquidation warehouse and retail business serving resellers, small businesses, and local customers. Our inventory changes constantly and includes customer returns, overstock merchandise, casepack products, pallets, mystery boxes, and a wide variety of general merchandise.

We are looking for a dependable, hardworking Warehouse Associate who takes pride in doing the job correctly, works well as part of a team, and is willing to help wherever needed. Because we are a small family-owned business, every team member plays an important role in our daily operations and customer experience.

Position Summary

The Warehouse Associate will assist with shipping and receiving, loading and unloading trucks, building and organizing pallets, sorting inventory, completing accurate product counts, maintaining the warehouse, and loading customer purchases.

This is a hands-on, physically active position in a fast-paced warehouse environment. The ideal candidate is reliable, safety-conscious, organized, able to work efficiently, and comfortable adapting as daily priorities change.

Key Responsibilities

• Safely load and unload incoming and outgoing trucks
• Receive, move, organize, and stage merchandise throughout the warehouse
• Load pallets, mystery boxes, and other merchandise into customer vehicles
• Safely operate a forklift and pallet jack
• Sort, separate, organize, and process incoming inventory
• Build, wrap, label, and prepare pallets for sale or shipment
• Count merchandise quickly and accurately
• Assist with inventory organization and warehouse placement
• Inspect merchandise and identify damaged, incomplete, or incorrectly sorted products
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe warehouse work areas
• Break down cardboard, remove debris, and assist with general warehouse cleanup
• Follow all warehouse procedures and safety expectations
• Communicate effectively with management, coworkers, and customers
• Work cooperatively with the team to complete daily priorities
• Assist customers professionally and respectfully when loading purchases
• Perform additional warehouse duties as needed

Qualifications and Requirements

• Strong work ethic and willingness to stay productive throughout the workday
• Dependable, punctual, and able to maintain consistent attendance
• Strong teamwork and communication skills
• Ability to follow directions and complete tasks efficiently
• Ability to count merchandise quickly and accurately
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to safely operate a forklift and pallet jack
• Previous forklift or warehouse experience is preferred
• Reliable transportation to and from work
• Open availability and flexibility based on business needs
• Ability to work a full-time schedule of approximately 40 hours per week
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and constantly changing warehouse environment
• Comfortable interacting with and assisting customers
• Must be able to successfully complete a criminal background check in accordance with applicable laws

Physical Requirements

• Ability to regularly lift and move merchandise weighing up to 50 pounds
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods
• Ability to bend, reach, squat, push, pull, climb, and perform repetitive physical tasks
• Ability to safely move pallets, boxes, and merchandise using warehouse equipment
• Ability to work in a warehouse environment where temperatures may vary depending on the season

What We Offer

• Full-time employment with approximately 40 hours per week
• Employee discount on eligible merchandise
• Hands-on experience in the growing liquidation and reverse-logistics industry
• A team-oriented work environment
• The opportunity to grow with a local, family-owned business
• A workplace where dependable employees and strong performance are recognized and valued

Schedule

This is a full-time position requiring approximately 40 hours per week. Candidates must have open availability, including availability for varying shifts and weekends based on business needs.

CRL Liquidation is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, experience, performance, and business needs without regard to any status protected by applicable law.