Warehouse Associate

Foundation Building Materials; Union Square (NJ); On-site; USD 26,174 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k) plan with company match

Job summary

Foundation Building Materials is seeking a full-time warehouse associate in Union Square, New Jersey. The role involves providing excellent customer service, maintaining warehouse operations, and adhering to safety protocols.

Candidates should have experience in building supply warehousing and forklift operation, as well as a high school diploma or GED. The position offers a competitive hourly wage of $19-$20 and a robust benefits package, including medical, dental, and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• Building supply warehouse experience strongly preferred.
• Forklift experience is required.
• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide service to customers entering the warehouse.
• Perform minor building maintenance when necessary.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized warehouse environment.
• Attend and participate in all required training programs.
• Occasional operation of forklift or similar equipment for multiple hours.

Skills

Customer Service

Product Knowledge

Forklift Operation

Warehouse Maintenance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Responsibilities and Qualifications

• Customer Service & Product Knowledge
  • Provide service to customers entering the warehouse
  • Maintain a high level of customer focus in producing quality products and services
  • Maintain a full understanding of all products by identification, weight, and size
• Warehouse Operations & Maintenance
  • Perform minor building maintenance when necessary
  • Receive, organize, and move incoming materials and load outgoing materials
  • Allocate and move material to its correct place and always ensure an orderly warehouse
  • Maintain packing specifications, and make suitable skids/pallets, etc
  • Participate in monthly and/or annual physical inventories
• Safety
  • Maintain a clean, safe, and organized warehouse environment
  • Follow all safety protocols and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements to maintain a safe working environment
  • Use proper lifting techniques
  • Wear appropriate personal protective equipment, safety shoes and clothing
• Trainings
  • Attend and participate in all required company training programs
• Physical Requirements
  • Frequent use of hands and arms for equipment operation, grasping and manipulation
  • Occasional operation of forklift or other similar equipment for multiple hours a day
  • Occasional pushing, pulling, lifting or carrying approximately 100 lbs. utilizing proper lifting procedures
  • Additional physical requirements may be needed as duties are assigned
• Miscellaneous
  • Support our values in the stated areas of Safety, Customer Focus, Teamwork, Integrity and being a Company of Choice for both employees and customers
  • Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Building supply warehouse experience strongly preferred
• Forklift experience is required
• High school diploma, general education degree (GED), or equivalent work experience and/or training

Compensation and Benefits

Reports To: Branch Manager

Base: $ 19 - 20 per hour

Job Type: Full-Time

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• HSA/ FSA plans
• Voluntary Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
• Critical illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Coverage
• Legal Insurance Plan
• Generous 401(k) plan with company match
• A career path designed with you in mind

Equal Opportunity Employer

Foundation Building Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals, including those with disabilities. We value diversity and inclusion and are dedicated to creating a workplace where all employees feel respected and empowered. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, merit, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state and local laws, we provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to help them perform the essential functions of their job. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process or while employed, please contact Human Resources at [e-mail].