Warehouse Associate I

Building Material Distributors, Inc.; Orange (CA); On-site; USD 26,139 - 37,229; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid time off

401(k)

Job summary

LightStyles is seeking a dependable Warehouse Associate in Orange, CA to support lighting and electrical product handling from receipt through delivery. You will load/unload, verify quantities, and organize inventory while adhering to safety and company procedures.

The role emphasizes accuracy, teamwork, and efficient order fulfillment in a fast-paced environment. This in-person position offers competitive hourly pay and benefits, with ESOP culture and opportunities for growth within an

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Warehouse experience preferred.
• Experience safely moving products using dollies, straps, or similar equipment preferred.
• Experience reading delivery paperwork and stocking inventory preferred.
• Proven work history of dependability and attention to detail required.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload lighting and electrical products onto and off delivery trucks.
• Work in the warehouse and assist with product movement at job sites as needed.
• Verify products received against packing lists and delivery paperwork.
• Inspect products for damage and report issues to management.
• Stock and restock inventory in proper locations.
• Prepare delivery trucks for loading and ensure route sequence alignment.
• Maintain accurate physical inventory and ensure orders are complete and correct.
• Follow safety policies and complete security procedures.

Skills

Safety-first mindset

Attention to detail

Dependability

Teamwork

Read delivery paperwork

Basic math

Organize tasks

Customer-focused

Overtime flexibility

Problem-solving

Team-oriented

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Warehouse experience preferred

Tools

Warehouse Management System (WMS)

RF scanner

Job description

We are looking for a dependable and detail-orientedWarehouse Associate to join our team. This hands‑on role is essential to keeping our gallery and warehouse operations running smoothly by ensuring products are received, organized, picked, packed, staged, loaded, and delivered safely and accurately.

As part ofBuilding Material Distributors, Inc. and its affiliated companies,LightStyles is proud to be part of an employee-owned organization through anEmployee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). Our culture is built on shared success, safety, service, teamwork, and a commitment to helping employees build rewarding long‑term careers.

What We Offer

At LightStyles, you’ll find more than a job — you’ll find an opportunity to grow your career in a team‑focused environment where safety, accuracy, customer service, and collaboration matter.

Eligible team members may enjoy:

• Competitive hourly pay
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Paid time off
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Company‑paid life insurance
• Long‑term disability coverage
• Flexible Spending Account benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discount
• Professional development and growth opportunities
• A collaborative, employee‑owned culture

Who We Are

LightStyles is part of Building Material Distributors, Inc. and its family of companies. BMD is a building solutions company driven by the purpose of building for life’s moments.

Behind every successful showroom experience is a strong warehouse team that helps ensure products are handled with care, inventory is accurate, orders are prepared correctly, and customers receive the right products at the right time.

What You’ll Do

The Warehouse Associate loads and unloads lighting and electrical products onto and off delivery trucks, verifies product quality and quantity against delivery paperwork, and safely organizes, picks, stocks, and prepares inventory for customers and delivery.

This position works under direct supervision and follows established warehouse processes, safety expectations, and company procedures. The ideal candidate is dependable, accurate, safety‑focused, and comfortable working in a fast‑paced warehouse environment.

Key responsibilities include:

• Load and unload lighting and electrical products onto and off delivery trucks
• Work in the warehouse and, when needed, assist with product movement at job sites
• Verify products received against packing lists and delivery paperwork
• Inspect products for damage and report damage, shortages, or concerns to management
• Sign and forward required documents to the office for processing
• Restock products using put‑away suggestions or movement sheets
• Maintain accurate physical inventory by stocking products in proper locations
• Accurately pick and pull stock from assigned areas according to customer orders
• Hand stack, palletize, label, prepare, pack, and secure products for shipment
• Verify customer orders are complete and accurate before staging or loading
• Prepare delivery trucks for loading by removing materials as needed
• Load products onto vehicles in route sequence using loading documents
• Count products and reconcile counts to support accurate inventory levels
• Process returned products by matching items with corresponding documents and returning products to proper bin locations
• Clean and maintain the warehouse and yard
• Empty kitchen and restroom trash as needed
• Complete security closing procedures, including locking the store and securing equipment
• Follow safe work practices and company safety policies and procedures
• Report to work as scheduled and work overtime as business needs dictate
• Work cooperatively with co‑workers and other departments to assist as needed
• Perform additional duties as assigned

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for a dependable, hardworking Warehouse Associate who takes pride in accuracy, safety, and teamwork. The ideal candidate is comfortable with physical work, able to follow detailed instructions, and committed to helping products move through the warehouse efficiently and correctly.

This role is a great fit for someone who understands that warehouse accuracy directly impacts the customer experience. Whether supporting a showroom sale, a builder order, a designer project, or a customer delivery, this position helps ensure LightStyles / Builders Source Gallery provides dependable service from product receipt through final fulfillment.

What You’ll Bring

• A safety‑first mindset and commitment to following company safety procedures
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Dependability and consistent attendance
• Ability to work effectively in a team‑centered, fast‑paced warehouse environment
• Willingness to learn warehouse processes and follow detailed instructions
• Ability to read delivery paperwork, packing lists, order documents, and standard written instructions
• Basic math skills, including measurements, weights, and product counts
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and complete warehouse tasks efficiently
• Customer‑focused approach when supporting deliveries, orders, the gallery, and internal teams
• Flexibility to work overtime as business needs dictate
• Problem‑solving mindset and willingness to support continuous improvement
• Team‑oriented approach and willingness to assist co‑workers and other departments as needed

Education and Work Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Warehouse experience preferred
• Experience safely moving products using dollies, straps, or similar equipment preferred
• Experience reading delivery paperwork and stocking inventory preferred
• Transferable experience working in a team‑centered, fast‑paced environment preferred
• Proven work history of dependability and attention to detail required

Licensing and Certification

• Forklift certification preferred
• Drivers License

Technology Skills

• Knowledge of warehouse‑related technology preferred
• Experience with a Warehouse Management System, or WMS, preferred
• Experience using an RF scanner preferred

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

This is a physically active warehouse position. Candidates must be able to pass a pre‑employment physical.

Physical requirements include heavy demands, including the ability to exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds frequently, and up to 20 pounds constantly to move objects. The position frequently involves standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, reaching, grasping, and lifting. The role may occasionally involve climbing, driving, talking, sitting, pushing, pulling, and typing.

This position frequently works around warehouse and outside environmental conditions, including activities occurring inside and outside of the warehouse, hot and cold temperatures, noise, and other potential hazards.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Location

• Orange, CA

Ability to Commute

• Orange, CA required

Work Location

• In person

BMD, Incand Companies is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. BMD, Inc makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

Job Type: Full‑time

Pay: $23.00 per hour

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Work Location: In person