Warehouse Associate

umistone; New York (NY); On-site; USD 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Employer Paid Basic Employee Life and

Employer Paid Long Term Disability

Flexible Spending Accounts

Voluntary Short-Term Disability

Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance

Voluntary Accident Insurance

Voluntary Critical Illness Insurance

Job summary

Construction Resources is seeking a Warehouse Associate to safely unload 20-foot ocean containers and handle large natural stone slabs. You will operate forklifts, cranes, and other equipment to unload, move, stage, and store materials while maintaining inventory accuracy and safety compliance.

The role involves a rotating Saturday schedule and requires attention to detail, teamwork, and knowledge of slab-handling procedures.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 2+ years warehouse experience in stone-related environment preferred.
• Experience unloading ocean containers with natural stone slabs strongly preferred.
• Forklift certification and crane/rigger training preferred, or ability to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Unload 20-foot ocean containers containing natural stone slabs (marble, granite, quartzite).
• Operate forklifts, cranes, and designated equipment to unload, move, stage, and store slabs.
• Inspect materials for damage and verify quantities and receiving information.

Skills

Forklift operation

Crane operation

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Inventory control

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Cranes

Job description

Warehouse Associate

At Construction Resources and its affiliated companies, we are more than a distributor-we are a trusted partner to designers, builders, remodelers, and homeowners. For over 50 years, we've delivered integrated solutions that help turn ideas into reality across residential, multi-family, and commercial projects.

Our success is built on collaboration, craftsmanship, and a commitment to excellence. Whether you contribute on the design floor, in operations, or in the field, you'll be part of a dedicated team that values people, quality, and continuous growth.

POSITION OVERVIEW

Seeking an experienced natural-stone professional who has worked as part of a trained crew unloading 20-foot ocean containers containing marble, granite, or quartzite slab bundles.

The Warehouse Associate plays a critical role in the safe and efficient operation of our warehouse, with a focus on natural stone slab handling and container receiving . This position is responsible for unloading, moving, staging, organizing, and storing large natural stone slabs and related materials using forklifts, cranes, and other warehouse equipment.

This position participates in a rotating Saturday work schedule based on warehouse staffing and operational needs.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work as part of a trained crew to safely unload 20-foot ocean containers containing bundled marble, granite, quartzite, and other natural stone slabs.
• Safely operate forklifts, cranes, and other designated warehouse equipment to unload, move, stage, and store large stone slabs.
• Follow established slab-handling procedures when lifting, separating, securing, and positioning bundled materials to prevent injury or product damage.
• Inspect incoming and outgoing materials for damage, verify quantities and receiving information, and report discrepancies.
• Load and unload flatbed, box, and other delivery trucks while safely handling heavy, oversized, and fragile materials.
• Maintain accurate inventory records and material locations and assist with cycle counts and physical inventories.
• Keep container receiving, slab storage, and general warehouse areas clean, organized, and free of safety hazards.
• Follow all company safety policies, equipment procedures, and applicable OSHA requirements.
• Collaborate with warehouse team members, supervisors, suppliers, and carriers to support efficient inbound and outbound operations.
• Participate in the rotating Saturday schedule as assigned based on business and staffing needs.

EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of 2 years of warehouse experience in a stone yard, distribution center, building materials environment, or similar setting.
• Experience working as part of a trained crew unloading ocean containers containing natural stone slab bundles strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience operating forklifts to safely transport large, heavy, or oversized materials-not solely palletized freight.
• Experience operating cranes or similar lifting equipment to safely move and position natural stone slabs or comparable oversized materials.
• Experience loading and unloading flatbed or box trucks with heavy materials.
• Previous experience with marble, granite, quartzite, natural stone, tile, or related building materials strongly preferred.
• Forklift certification and applicable crane/rigging training or certification preferred, or ability to obtain required certifications upon hire.
• Ability to work a rotating Saturday schedule as required.

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

• Knowledge of safe natural stone slab handling and container unloading practices.
• Strong safety awareness when working around heavy equipment, suspended loads, and high-value materials.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a coordinated warehouse team.
• Strong attention to detail when inspecting, receiving, staging, and storing materials.
• Ability to safely perform physical warehouse duties in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong teamwork, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Basic computer skills for inventory tracking and warehouse management systems.

New York Pay Transparency

$24 - $27 USD

BENEFITS

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Employer Paid Basic Employee Life and AD&D Insurance
• Employer Paid Long Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Voluntary Short-Term Disability
• Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary Accident Insurance
• Voluntary Critical Illness Insurance

EEO

At Construction Resources, our people are the driving force behind everything we do. Construction Resources is an equal opportunity employer that aspires to be the best in the business by building an associate experience that celebrates growth, development, and purpose.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to speak or hear. Th