Warehouse Associate

Instrata; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stable, full-time opportunity

Opportunity for growth

Collaborative, team-focused environment

Job summary

A growing technology integration firm in Richmond, Virginia, seeks a dependable Warehouse Associate to manage job-specific materials and ensure efficient operations. You will handle incoming and outgoing shipments, track materials, and drive local deliveries. Ideal candidates have a high school diploma and at least 2 years of related experience. This full-time position offers opportunities for hands-on learning and growth in logistics and project coordination within a team-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of distribution, logistics, or warehouse experience preferred.
• Experience with shipping, receiving, inventory, and delivery driving required.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record (CDL Class A or B a plus).

Responsibilities

• Receive, inspect, and verify incoming materials against purchase orders.
• Prepare and package outbound shipments accurately and efficiently.
• Drive a small box truck to deliver and pick up materials locally.
• Maintain accurate records of inventory, deliveries, and returns.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Strong communication skills in English

Ability to safely operate delivery vehicles

Team-oriented mindset

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

About The Role

Are you organized, dependable, and comfortable working hands‑on in a fast‑paced warehouse environment? We’re looking for a proactive Warehouse Associate to support our Low Voltage Technology Integration operations. In this role, you’ll manage job‑specific materials, coordinate closely with Purchasing and Project Managers, and ensure every part moves accurately from receipt to delivery. You’ll also handle local deliveries, operate warehouse equipment, and help keep operations running safely and efficiently. If you take pride in staying organized and keeping projects supplied and on schedule, this role is for you.

What You’ll Do – Keep Materials Moving. Support Projects Seamlessly.

• Receive, inspect, and verify incoming materials against purchase orders
• Record and track serial numbers for applicable equipment
• Identify and resolve discrepancies in coordination with Purchasing
• Prepare and package outbound shipments accurately and efficiently
• Organize and label materials by project to ensure accurate allocation
• Track and release materials to Project Managers and technicians
• Coordinate with Purchasing on shortages or urgent needs
• Ensure timely staging and delivery of materials to job sites
• Track and process RMAs for defective or unused materials
• Log returned job site materials and manage redistribution or vendor returns
• Coordinate credits and reconciliation with Purchasing
• Drive a small box truck to deliver and pick up materials locally
• Load and unload materials using pallet jacks
• Communicate delivery updates to project teams
• Assist with manual labor and materials staging
• Support technicians and project teams with material movement
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safety‑compliant warehouse
• Maintain accurate records of inventory, deliveries, and returns
• Provide regular updates to Purchasing and Project Management
• Ensure warehouse operations align with project schedules and requirements

What You Bring

• High School Diploma or GED required
• 2+ years of distribution, logistics, or warehouse experience preferred
• Experience with shipping, receiving, inventory, and delivery driving
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record (CDL Class A or B a plus)
• Must be 21+ years of age (insurance requirement)

Skills & Abilities

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to safely operate delivery vehicles and warehouse equipment
• Comfortable using smartphones and GPS navigation
• Strong communication skills in English
• Team‑oriented mindset with a strong work ethic
• Ability to adapt priorities based on business needs

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift and move up to 75 lbs
• Frequent standing, bending, lifting, and twisting
• Ability to sit in a truck for extended periods
• Climb in and out of truck cabins and move skids with pallet jacks
• Travel required for local deliveries
• Schedule flexibility for 5:00 AM – 5:00 PM shifts, Monday–Friday (overtime as needed)
• Exposure to indoor and outdoor working conditions

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a growing technology integration team
• Play a key role in supporting successful project execution
• Work in a collaborative, team‑focused environment
• Gain hands‑on experience across logistics, operations, and project coordination
• Stable, full‑time opportunity with room to grow

Ready to Take Ownership of the Warehouse and Keep Projects Moving?

If you’re dependable, detail‑oriented, and ready to contribute to a high‑performing operations team, we’d love to hear from you.