Warehouse Associate

KDS Strategic Search Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO days

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k soon

Job summary

KDS Strategic Search Group is helping a family-owned, stable and fast-growing company find an experienced commercial Warehouse Associate with plumbing industry experience. You will handle order picking, loading, receiving, and inventory tasks while upholding safety standards.

This is a full-time permanent role with a swing shift. You will work with ERP systems, forklifts, and pallet jacks to ensure accurate, timely fulfillment and high-quality service for customers.

Qualifications

• Prior warehouse experience in a plumbing supply or wholesale distribution environment is required.
• Strong understanding of plumbing products, sizes, and materials.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and remain on your feet for extended periods.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Experience using ERP or inventory systems preferred.
• Forklift experience or willingness to obtain certification.
• Warehouse setting with temperature and noise variability.
• Strict adherence to safety standards is required.

Responsibilities

• Pick and stage customer orders using manual pick tickets and ERP systems.
• Verify item numbers, sizes, quantities, and descriptions.
• Inspect products for damage and ensure proper packaging.
• Load delivery vehicles safely and efficiently.
• Maintain a clean, organized warehouse and rotate inventory using FIFO.
• Receive, inspect, and verify inbound shipments; stage material for sales orders.
• Double-check outbound orders for accuracy; escalate issues.
• Follow warehouse safety procedures and operate equipment safely.

Skills

Warehouse experience

Plumbing products knowledge

Lift 50 lbs

Attention to detail

ERP or inventory systems experience

Forklift experience/certification

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

ERP/inventory software

Job description

This is a great company and role for the right candidate. A Family-Owned, extremely stable, and fast-growing company is looking for an experienced commercial Warehouse Associate with experience working in the plumbing industry.

This company is looking to interview and hire immediately.

Position Type:

Full-time Permanent/Swing shift

Reports to:

Warehouse Associate

Compensation:

Strong hourly rate plus overtime!!!

Benefits:

• Benefits: Strong PTO days + Medical. Dental, Vision and 401k soon

Responsibilities

Order Picking and Loading

• Pick and stage customer orders using manual pick tickets and ERP systems.
• Verify item numbers, sizes, quantities, and descriptions.
• Inspect products for damage and ensure proper packaging.
• Load delivery vehicles safely and efficiently.

Warehouse Organization

• Maintain a clean, organized, and accessible warehouse.
• Rotate inventory using FIFO practices.
• Clearly label and store products to support efficient picking.

Receiving and Inventory Put-Away

• Receive, inspect, and verify inbound shipments against packing slips.
• Identify and report discrepancies or damaged materials.
• Unload trucks and place inventory in designated locations.
• Stage inbound material tied to specific sales orders with proper labeling.

Quality Control

• Double-check outbound orders for accuracy and completeness.
• Escalate recurring issues to management.

Safety

• Follow all warehouse safety procedures.
• Safely operate equipment such as pallet jacks, forklifts, and hand trucks.
• Complete daily equipment checks and report issues.
• Use required PPE and report safety hazards immediately.

Required Qualifications

• Prior warehouse experience in a plumbing supply or wholesale distribution environment is required.
• Strong understanding of plumbing products, sizes, and materials.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and remain on your feet for extended periods.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Experience using ERP or inventory systems preferred.
• Forklift experience or willingness to obtain certification.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Warehouse setting with temperature and noise variability.
• Physical work including standing, walking, bending, and lifting.
• Strict adherence to safety standards is required.