Warehouse Associate

Richelieu Hardware Ltd; Lincoln Park (NJ); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group insurance program

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

401(K) with employer matching

Paid vacation time

Job summary

A leading hardware distributor is seeking a Warehouse Associate in Lincoln Park, NJ. The position involves managing inventory, ensuring quality control, and maintaining a safe working environment. Candidates should have related experience, excellent communication skills, and a high school diploma preferred. With competitive hourly rates and benefits like a group insurance program and 401(K) matching, this role emphasizes a balanced work environment with opportunities for career development.

Qualifications

• Related experience in a similar position.
• Must have an excellent driving record free of violations.

Responsibilities

• Handle inventory as a warehouse helper.
• Sort and organize merchandise for easy location.
• Maintain quality control standards by checking items.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service skills

Forklift operation

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Weekdays-dayshift

Company Overview

Richelieu is a leading North American distributor, importer, and manufacturer of specialty hardware and complementary products. Our products are targeted to an extensive customer base of kitchen and bathroom cabinet, storage and closet, home furnishing and office furniture manufacturers, door and window, residential and commercial woodworkers, and hardware retailers including renovation superstores. Richelieu offers customers a broad mix of high-end products sourced from manufacturers worldwide. With over 150,000 product offerings, 112 locations in North America, and a state-of-the-art field force that passionately serves over 110,000 customers, Richelieu continues to stand in the forefront of a dynamic and ever-changing industry.

Since 1968, Richelieu has understood the significance and impact of a strong set of Core Values. Richelieu stands behind these Five Core Values that serve as the guiding principles of everything we do: Customer Focus, Innovation, Performance, Respect/Integrity/Ethics, and Ownership.

Our Mission: to enable our customers to profitably grow their businesses through the design and creation of exceptional kitchens, closets, and storage spaces.

Our Opportunity

We are currently seeking a Warehouse Associate to join our team of professionals.

Being a member of the Richelieu team means that you are part of something bigger than just yourself. As a growing and winning international organization that places emphasis on its people and culture, its career development opportunities, and the realization that healthy living is in part achieved by the proper balance of work and home, we are excited to be a company that our employees are passionate about! More can be found out about us at Richelieu.com as well as Richelieu YouTube.

Key Responsibilities

The Warehouse Associate will report to the Warehouse Supervisor and work with other members of the warehouse team to increase company profitability and customer satisfaction. Duties may include keeping material organized and ready to ship, ensuring correct items and quantities are packaged in the most efficient manner, and selecting warehouse merchandise to replace items sold. He/she will represent the company in a highly professional, safe, and cost-effective manner that complies with all safety and other applicable regulations.

• Handle inventory as a warehouse helper, shipping and receiving helper, or traffic helper
• Sort and organize merchandise so that it can be easily located
• Keep records of items received and damaged merchandise returned
• Tag and place inventory as it is received from vendors
• Maintain quality control standards by checking items as they come in
• Check product against orders for accuracy
• Ensure all orders leave the facility in a manner consistent with Richelieu Core Values
• Select the most efficient and cost-effective packaging option
• Safely operate forklifts and other warehouse equipment as required
• Maintain a safe driving record free of violations
• May perform occasional showroom counter duties
• Maintain proficiency in computerized systems and other technologies as required
• Follow company policies and procedures
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment
• Other duties as assigned
• Hours of operation are Monday - Friday from 8:00am to 5:00pm
• This position requires lifting/pushing/carrying items up to or more than 50 pounds, working around fumes, airborne particles, or toxic chemicals
• Other duties as needed

What We Are Looking For

Related experience in a similar position

• Excellent communication, interpersonal and customer service skills
• Excellent driving record free of violations
• High School diploma preferred
• Must be able to operate (or be trained to operate) a forklift

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive market-based hourly rate
• Group insurance program (medical, dental, vision, life, disability, etc.)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with employer matching
• 401(K) with employer matching
• Paid vacation time, sick days, and holidays

We are an equal opportunity employer.