Smyrna, United States | Posted on 10/28/2026
Sonepar Vallen USA is seeking a dependable and detail-oriented Warehouse Associate to support daily warehouse and inventory operations in Smyrna, Tennessee.
The successful candidate will be responsible for receiving, inspecting, storing, picking, packing, and shipping merchandise while maintaining accurate inventory records and following warehouse safety procedures.
This position also involves assisting the inventory team with physical inventory counts, organizing warehouse materials, and supporting other warehouse functions as needed.
Key Responsibilities
- Receive, unload, inspect, and store incoming goods and merchandise.
- Pick, pack, label, and prepare orders for shipment.
- Load and unload products while ensuring safe handling procedures are followed.
- Maintain accurate inventory records using the company ERP system.
- Assist with physical inventory counts and daily inventory tasks.
- Identify and report discrepancies between inventory records and actual stock.
- Organize merchandise on shelves, racks, and designated storage areas.
- Operate warehouse equipment, including pallet jacks and forklifts, when authorized.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment by following 5S practices.
- Follow warehouse safety policies and use required protective equipment.
- Assist other warehouse departments as needed.
- Perform additional duties assigned by management.
Compensation and Employment
The marketplace pay rate is $17.50 per hour. This is a contract opportunity with the potential to transition into permanent employment.
Candidates must be comfortable working the assigned overnight schedule and completing weekday daytime training.
Requirements
- At least one year of relevant warehouse experience and/or training.
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred, but not required.
- Experience with receiving, shipping, picking, packing, loading, unloading, or inventory management.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to workplace safety.
- Basic computer skills and the ability to learn inventory management systems.
- Ability to read and understand work orders, safety instructions, and operating procedures.
- Basic mathematical skills, including counting and calculating quantities.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to lift up to 40 pounds without assistance.
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and perform other physical warehouse duties.
- Willingness to work the assigned overnight schedule and attend daytime training.
- Forklift or cherry picker experience is an advantage but is not required.
- Willingness to complete equipment certification if required.
- Competitive pay of $17.50 per hour.
- Contract-to-hire opportunity with the potential for permanent employment.
- Opportunity to gain warehouse and inventory management experience.
- On-the-job training for candidates who need to learn company systems and procedures.