Warehouse Associate

Richards Building Supply Co.; West Allis (WI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20 paid days off (PTO/Holidays)

Bonus incentive program

Overtime potential

Flexible schedule

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401K with company match

Career advancement opportunities

Family owned and operated

Job summary

Richards Building Supply Co. in West Allis, WI is hiring a Warehouse Associate to receive materials, process inventory, and load trucks. You’ll help with cycle counts and annual inventories while maintaining accuracy across locations and labeling.

The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and attention to detail in a fast-paced warehouse environment, with opportunities for overtime during busy seasons.

Qualifications

• High School degree or GED required.
• Able to stand, bend, twist through shift.
• Forklift experience preferred.
• Communicate with coworkers, vendors, and customers.
• Safety policies must be adhered to.

Responsibilities

• Receive materials and process inventory.
• Load trucks and ensure loads are secured per DOT rules.
• Perform cycle counts and investigate discrepancies.
• Maintain organized inventory locations and labeling.
• Use inventory systems to record movements.

Skills

Forklift experience

Communication

Safety awareness

Team player

Attention to detail

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Warehouse management systems

RF scanners

Job description

Our Warehouse team members are responsible for receiving materials in the warehouse, loading trucks, and processing inventory. This position will also serve as a key resource for inventory accuracy initiatives, including cycle counting activities, inventory investigations, and assisting with the planning and execution of annual physical inventories.

Richards Building Supply Co. is searching for a Warehouse Associate for our West Allis, WI location.

Responsibilities

• Must be able to continually lift 50-100 lbs. of material throughout the day. Some lifting over 100 lbs. will be required.
• Load trucks with material scheduled for the day’s deliveries within compliance of securing and distributing weight limits according to DOT regulations.
• Providing superior customer service.
• Double checking all loads for accuracy and ensuring that they are thoroughly secured for delivery.
• Providing warehouse support including shipping/receiving.
• Pulling order for walk-in customers.
• Must have a clean driving record.
• Perform routine cycle counts and investigate inventory discrepancies to maintain inventory accuracy.
• Assist with inventory control processes, including stock verification, adjustments, and location audits.
• Support and help coordinate the company's physical inventory counts, ensuring accurate documentation and reconciliation of inventory variances.
• Maintain organized inventory locations and ensure products are properly labeled and stored.
• Utilize inventory management systems to record inventory movements and transactions.
• Partner with warehouse leadership to identify and resolve inventory issues and improve inventory accuracy.

Qualifications

• High School degree or GED.
• Ability to stand, bend, twist, through complete shift.
• Forklift experience desired.
• Ability to communicate with co‑workers, vendors, and customers (verbal and written).
• Positive attitude and team player.
• Adhering to all safety policies, including wearing safety harness and other required equipment.
• Work Monday through Friday and opportunity for overtime during the busy season.
• Previous inventory control, cycle counting, or inventory management experience preferred.
• Experience assisting with physical inventory counts and inventory reconciliation.
• Ability to accurately analyze inventory discrepancies and perform basic inventory reporting.
• Experience using warehouse management systems (WMS), RF scanners, or inventory software preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining inventory accuracy.

Benefits

• 20 PAID DAYS OFF (includes PTO, Holidays and Family Focused Company Closure between Christmas and New Years).
• Bonus Incentive program as well as Holiday bonuses and other bonus opportunities!
• Competitive Hourly Rate with great OT potential during peak season hours.
• Flexible work/life balanced hours, home every night and typical schedule Monday-Friday 7:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M.
• Significant employer contributions towards monthly premiums for Medical, Dental, Vision, Group Life and AD & D benefit plans.
• Additional Voluntary benefit options available including Short Term and Long Term Disability coverage, Accidental Injury, Critical Illness and Cancer plans as well as additional Life and AD& D benefit policies.
• 401K program with a best in industry company match.
• Opportunity for career advancement.
• Family owned, operated and focused company.