Warehouse Associate

CORT USA; Secaucus (NJ); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Paid training

Overtime eligibility

Health insurance

Job summary

CORT Tradeshow and Events is seeking a Warehouse Associate in Secaucus, NJ to support daily warehouse operations and ensure furniture is rental-ready for events. You will load/unload trucks, fulfill orders, and perform furniture processing and assembly tasks.

The role requires physical fitness, reliability, and the ability to lift heavy items; weekend work is required. Training is provided and benefits are available.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent preferred.
• Reliable transportation is required.
• Previous warehousing experience preferred; priority given to more relevant experience.
• Forklift Operator certification preferred; on-the-job certification provided.
• Physically able to move furniture and lift 50+ pounds regularly or 100 pounds with a partner.
• Able to operate RF scanners, pallet jacks, forklifts, and stand-up reach trucks.
• Must pass drug screening (does not include THC) as a condition of employment.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload trucks, ensuring no damage and correct item placement.
• Pick, stage, and prepare items for customer delivery or district transfers.
• Clean, touch up, repair, or wrap furniture to ensure it is rental-ready or protected for storage.
• Assemble or disassemble furniture pieces as needed.
• Maintain and clean the warehouse and manage waste.

Skills

Reliable transportation

Warehousing experience

Drug screening

Able to lift 50+ pounds

RF scanners

Pallet jacks

Forklifts

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

RF scanners

Pallet jacks

Forklifts

Stand-up reach trucks

Job description

Overview

CORT Tradeshow and Events is hiring immediately for Warehouse Associates in Secaucus, NJ!

CORT Events provides furniture rental solutions to trade shows and events including festivals, weddings, corporate events, or even the Superbowl! The Warehouse Associate is responsible for assisting with various warehouse operations, including loading and unloading trucks, processing furniture, and maintaining the warehouse. This role ensures that furniture is rental-ready for events, tradeshows, or transfers to other districts. The Warehouse Associate will be cross-trained in all aspects of warehousing and may fill different roles based on daily business needs.

Pay: $18 / hour

Schedule: Schedule will vary based on the needs of the business, weekends are required

What We Offer

• Hourly pay rate; weekly pay; paid training; opportunity to earn 40 hours a week plus occasional overtime
• Promote from within culture
• Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision) available on the first of the month after your hire date
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match

• Paid vacation, sick days, and holidays
• Company-paid disability and life insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee discounts and perks

Responsibilities

• Loading and Unloading Trucks: Load and unload trucks, ensuring no scratches or damage and correct item placement.
• Order Fulfillment: Pick, stage, and prepare items for customer delivery or district transfers.
• Furniture Processing: Clean, touch up, repair, or wrap furniture to ensure it is rental-ready or properly protected for storage.
• Furniture Assembly: Assemble or dissemble furniture pieces as needed.
• Warehouse Maintenance: Maintain and clean the warehouse, including breaking down cardboard and dumping trash.
• Inventory Control: Perform cycle counts and maintain inventory accuracy, relocating products as needed.
• Inventory Handling: Tag, store, and organize products in the warehouse according to procedures.
• Safety and Compliance: Participate in safety meetings, perform daily warm-ups, and ensure compliance with safety regulations.
• Assist drivers on deliveries when needed.
• Participate in special projects and other tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent preferred
  
• Reliable transportation
• Previous warehousing experience preferred; priority consideration will be given to candidates with more and relevant experience
• Forklift Operator certification preferred; on-the-job certification provided
• Physically able and willing to move furniture; ability to lift 50+ pounds on a regular basis or 100 pounds with a partner
• Able to operate equipment such as RF scanners, pallet jacks, forklifts, and stand-up reach trucks
• Must pass drug screening (does not include THC) as a condition of employment

About CORT Events

CORT, a part of Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway, is the nation's leading provider of transition services, including furniture rental for home and office, event furnishings, destination services, apartment locating, touring and other services. With more than 100 offices, showrooms and clearance centers across the United States, operations in the United Kingdom and partners in more than 80 countries around the world, no other furniture rental company can match CORT's breadth of services.

For more information on CORTEvents, visit www.CORTevents.com.

Working for CORT Events

For more information on careers at CORT, visit https://careers.cort.com/

This position is subject to a background check for any convictions directly related to its duties and responsibilities. Only job-related convictions will be considered and will not automatically disqualify the candidate. Pursuant to the Fair Chance Hiring Ordinance for participating locations, CORT will consider all qualified applicants to include those who may have criminal history records. Check your city government website for specific fair chance hiring information.

CORT participates in the E-Verify program.

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the US. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment Visa at this time.

EEO/AA Employer/Vets/Disability

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis; there is no set deadline to apply to this position. When it is determined that new applications will no longer be accepted, due to the positions being filled or a high volume of applicants has been received, this job advertisement will be removed.