Warehouse Associate

The Affinity Group; Brea (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The Affinity Group in California is seeking a hands-on Warehouse/Facilities Associate to oversee warehouse operations and help support the sales team. The role requires maintaining building and equipment in excellent condition and occasionally working evenings or weekends.

You will manage inventory, prepare samples, coordinate deliveries, and assist at vendor fairs and trade shows, while ensuring clean, organized spaces and accurate paperwork.

Qualifications

• High School Degree required.
• Inventory levels must be kept current for product and supplies.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite preferred.
• Office and warehouse floors should be clean and organized.

Responsibilities

• Oversee warehouse duties including building maintenance, cleanliness, and availability of supplies and product samples.
• Order samples and manage inventory; maintain client equipment and supplies.
• Support sales activities (transfer and release of samples and POS, vendor fairs, sales trainings, and food shows).

Skills

Communication skills

Inventory management

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

BROAD FUNCTION AND SCOPE OF POSITION:

The position is primarily accountable for managing the warehouse and supporting sales reps. The primary requirement is to always keep the building and equipment in excellent condition. Some evenings and weekends will be required with this position. Communication skills a must.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Warehouse duties include but are not limited to: Building maintenance; all areas clean and free of debris; Keeping supplies, product samples.
• Order samples, manage inventory. Maintain client equipment and supplies.
• Other duties in support of sales would include but are not limited to: Transfer and release of samples and POS, assistance at; Vendor Fairs, Sales Trainings and Food Shows.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• High School Degree
• Warehouse/Office inventory levels kept current (product and supplies)
• Warehouse and Forklift experience preferred, but not required
• Floors free of debris and shelves stocked in neat, organized manner.
• All areas of the office and warehouse are cleaned and maintained including restrooms and kitchen.
• All property outside of the building, including parking lot, dumpster area, patio, and grass areas clean.
• Supplies for building maintained and replenished.
• Deliveries to be checked in and signed for
• Paperwork to appropriate person
• Product pick-up and transport to warehouse.
• Samples pulled, tagged, and dated.
• Notify appropriate person of sample arrival.
• All samples rotated according to freshness codes.
• Assist in all functions of sales support as required (requests to be made through Marketing Director and Market EVP)
• Experience with Microsoft office suite.

COMPETENCIES:

• Accountability and Ownership – Takes full responsibility for maintaining warehouse organization, equipment condition, inventory accuracy, and completion of assigned tasks with minimal supervision.
• Organization and Inventory Management – Maintains a clean, orderly, and well-stocked warehouse, ensuring accurate tracking, rotation, and availability of samples, supplies, and equipment.
• Attention to Detail – Ensures accuracy in receiving deliveries, tagging, dating, and rotating samples, as well as maintaining proper documentation and inventory levels.
• Collaboration and Sales Support – Works closely with sales and marketing teams to support events, sample distribution, and promotional activities, contributing to overall sales effectiveness.
• Communication Skills – Clearly and effectively communicates with internal teams regarding inventory status, sample arrivals, and operational needs to ensure smooth workflows.
• Reliability and Work Ethic – Demonstrates dependability, flexibility, and willingness to work evenings or weekends as needed to support warehouse operations and sales events.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; lift heavy materials; walk; sit; use hands; work long hours
• The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.

Pay range:$28 per hour to $33.

The Affinity Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.