Warehouse Associate

Turtle; Franklin (NJ); On-site; USD 27,552 - 28,929; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Union benefits

Weekly pay

Paid holidays

Vacation and sick time

Union wage increases

Annuity

HRA

Boot allowance

PPE provided

Continual education opportunities

Longevity awards

Maternity and bereavement

Job summary

Turtle is seeking a Warehouse Associate in Somerset, NJ to join our team. The role involves accurately selecting, packing, and preparing products for shipment while upholding safety, efficiency, and cleanliness in daily warehouse operations.

Candidates should have a High School diploma, basic math ability, and attention to detail. Forklift experience is preferred, with responsibilities including use of WMS, inventory checks, and safe operation of warehouse equipment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to read, count accurately, write legibly, and perform basic math.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow safety-focused instructions.
• Ability to multitask and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines.
• Forklift experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Select, pack, and prepare products for shipment.
• Verify item numbers, quantities, labels, and expiration dates.
• Pack, bag, tag, or label orders for shipment.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area in the warehouse.
• Assist with receiving tasks and inventory accuracy.

Skills

Attention to detail

Basic math

Reading & counting

Safety awareness

Multitasking

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

WMS (Warehouse Management System)

Forklift experience

Pallet jack operation

Job description

Title: Warehouse Associate

Location: Somerset, NJ

Type: Full-time

Shift: Monday – Friday, 1:30 pm start

Pay: Starting at $20–21/hr

Union Position:

About the Role

The warehouse associate is responsible for accurately selecting, packing, and preparing products for shipment while maintaining high standards for efficiency, safety, and cleanliness in daily warehouse operations.

Responsibilities

• Pick products based on order requirements using the Warehouse Management System (WMS).
• Verify correct item numbers, quantities, labels, and expiration dates.
• Pack, bag, tag, or label orders as required to prepare them for shipment.
• Ensure outgoing shipments are complete, correct, and properly documented in WMS.
• Assist with receiving tasks, including counting products, checking packing slips, and inspecting for damage or shortages.
• Rotate stock properly and place items in appropriate storage locations.
• Move products using pallet jacks or other non‑forklift equipment.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area, including aisles, equipment, and storage areas.
• Perform repack or re‑box tasks according to training and instructions.
• Repair or recoup damaged goods as needed.
• Assist with inventory accuracy, including cycle counts and aisle assessments.
• Operate warehouse equipment safely and follow all OSHA and company safety procedures.
• Charge equipment batteries and perform basic equipment upkeep.
• Cut wire to specified lengths according to customer and production requirements.
• Pull and stage pipe in specified quantities.
• Identify different wire types to fulfill customer orders correctly.
• Spool various wire sizes onto reels using wire‑cutting machinery.
• Correctly select, measure, and cut wire to customer specifications.
• Support general warehouse tasks such as trash removal, replenishing supplies, snow removal, and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Forklift experience preferred.
• Warehouse experience preferred.
• Ability to read, count accurately, write legibly, and perform basic math.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow safety‑focused instructions.
• Ability to multitask and work efficiently in a fast‑paced environment with tight deadlines.
• Flexibility to perform a variety of warehouse tasks as needed.
• Ability to lift up to 100 lbs with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and reach for extended periods.

Benefits

• Union‑provided medical, dental, and vision insurance with no employee deductions (only standard copayments)
• Weekly pay
• 10 paid holidays plus 4 floating holidays
• Vacation and sick time
• Union annual wage increases
• Annuity (retirement savings plan)
• FICA reimbursement after 2 years of employment
• Shift differential
• Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
• Company‑issued boot allowance
• Company‑provided PPE and apparel
• Continual education opportunities
• Longevity awards with pay increases
• Maternity and bereavement

Turtle is proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

Turtle is a fourth‑generation, family‑owned, and three‑generation women‑owned business, and one of the nation’s largest independent electrical and industrial distributors.