Warehouse Associate II

Parksite

South Windsor (CT)

On-site

USD 22,000 - 30,000

Full time

33 hours ago
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Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Program to secure your future
Company-Paid Life Insurance
Health, Dental, Vision, and FSA plans
Paid Holidays
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Positive work environment
Referral bonus incentives

Job summary

Parksite is seeking motivated Warehouse Associates for our growing distribution operations. This hourly, non-exempt role offers training, overtime eligibility, and the chance to work with voice-picking systems and forklifts in a fast-paced warehouse.

As part of an employee-owned company, you’ll gain skills in inventory control, receiving, shipping, and safety procedures, with paths for advancement across our distribution network.

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED preferred.
  • Minimum 3 months of warehouse experience or equivalent training.
  • Training provided for candidates new to warehousing.
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Basic English reading/writing and basic math.

Responsibilities

  • Use voice-picking to accurately pick, pack, and prepare orders.
  • Receive, inspect, and store inbound merchandise; verify with POs.
  • Operate sit-down forklifts and related equipment after training.
  • Maintain inventory accuracy through counts and labeling.
  • Maintain a clean, safe work environment and follow safety policies.
  • Collaborate with team to meet productivity goals.

Skills

Basic English reading/writing
Basic math
Strong organizational skills
Ability to work independently
Dependable

Education

High school diploma or GED
Warehouse experience or equivalent training

Tools

Voice-picking system
Infor/CSD/WMS
Forklift training

Job description

Warehouse Associate

Join Our Dynamic Distribution Team
Overview

Parksite and Atlantic plywood, a 100% employee-owned company, is seeking motivated and detail-oriented Warehouse Associates to join our growing distribution operations. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals who thrive in a fast-paced environment and want to build a career in the wholesale building materials industry. Whether you're an experienced warehouse professional or new to the field, we offer comprehensive training, competitive benefits, and real opportunities for advancement.

Why Join Our Team?
Build Your Career in a Thriving Industry
  • Work with industry-leading building materials and products
  • Gain valuable skills in warehouse operations, inventory management, and logistics
  • Opportunity to operate multiple types of forklifts and advanced warehouse technology
  • Employee ownership through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
Comprehensive Benefits Package
  • 401(k) Program to secure your financial future
  • Company-Paid Life Insurance
  • Health, Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending Insurance Plans
  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Positive Work Environment with supportive team members
  • Bonus Incentives for employee referrals
Professional Development
  • Comprehensive forklift training and certification
  • Training on state-of-the-art voice-picking systems
  • Warehouse Management System (WMS) experience with Infor/CSD platforms
  • Safety training and OSHA compliance education
What You'll Do

As a Warehouse Associate, you'll play a critical role in our daily operations, ensuring products are received, stored, and distributed efficiently and safely. This is a non-exempt, hourly position eligible for overtime in accordance with applicable law.

Shipping & Order Fulfillment
  • Use voice-picking technology to accurately pick, pack, and prepare customer orders
  • Assemble and verify orders for accuracy and quality before shipment
  • Load outbound shipments and process orders using the Infor/CSD/WMS platform
Receiving & Inventory Control
  • Unload and inspect inbound merchandise for accuracy and quality
  • Check in products against purchase orders and apply SKU labels
  • Move, sort, and store materials in designated locations for efficient retrieval
Forklift & Equipment Operation
  • Safely operate sit-down forklifts, reach trucks, and cherry pickers after successful completion of company-provided training and OSHA-required certification
  • Transport, stack, and store pallets following all safety guidelines
Inventory Management
  • Assist with physical inventory and scheduled cycle counts
  • Identify and report inventory discrepancies
  • Maintain organized storage areas to support operational efficiency
Safety & Housekeeping
  • Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment
  • Wear required PPE including steel-toed boots, safety glasses, and gloves
  • Follow all safety policies and report hazards or equipment issues immediately
  • Work safely in indoor, outdoor, hot, and cold environments
General Responsibilities
  • Follow company policies and supervisor instructions
  • Collaborate with team members to meet productivity goals
  • Perform additional duties as assigned
  • Maintain a positive, customer-focused attitude
What You Bring
Required Qualifications:
Education & Experience
  • High school diploma or GED preferred
  • Minimum 3 months of warehouse experience or equivalent training/education
  • Training provided for candidates new to warehousing
Skills & Abilities
  • Basic English reading and writing skills sufficient to understand safety instructions, labels, and operating procedures. Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division)
  • Strong organizational skills with attention to detail
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Dependable, punctual, and safety-focused
Physical Requirements

The physical requirements represent the essential functions of the role. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions, in accordance with applicable law.

  • Ability to regularly lift up to 50 lbs. and occasionally up to 90 lbs.
  • Ability to stand, walk, bend, and reach for extended periods
  • Comfortable working in indoor/outdoor environments, including hot and cold conditions
  • Ability to safely operate warehouse equipment and machinery
Pre-Employment Requirements
  • Ability to pass pre-employment physical, drug screen, and background checkAuthorization to work in the United States
Preferred Qualifications

The following is a plus but not required - we're willing to train motivated candidates!

  • Forklift operation experience (sit-down, cherry picker, reach truck)
  • Voice-picking system experience
  • Lumber or building product industry experience
  • Receiving and shipping experience
  • Inventory control experience
  • WMS (Warehouse Management System) familiarity
  • Previous experience in a distribution or warehouse environment
Work Environment

This position is in a warehouse distribution center with the following conditions:

Physical Demands & Work Environment
  • Frequent use of hands and feet for grasping, lifting, securing loads, and operating equipment controls
  • Regular lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling up to 50 lbs.; occasional lifting up to 90 lbs.
  • Frequent pushing and pulling of truck side-curtain walls and use of winches and ratchet straps for load securement
  • Extended periods of standing and walking during scheduled shifts. Frequent bending, twisting, reaching, gripping, and handling materials such as pallets, panels, lumber, straps, and tools
  • Occasional climbing, squatting, and kneeling to complete assigned tasks
  • Extended operation of forklifts, including frequent mounting and dismounting during picking, staging, and loading
  • Ability to work at varying heights when placing or retrieving product from racking
  • Maintain balance, depth perception, and spatial awareness while operating forklifts in tight aisles and around moving equipment
  • Exposure to bright lights, loud noise, dust, fumes, and varying temperatures, including hot and cold environments
Schedule
  • Full-time position
  • Day shift schedule (typical warehouse hours)
  • Flexibility to work overtime during peak periods as needed
About Our CompaniesParksite

Parksite is a premier sales, marketing, and distribution company serving the building industry with a focus on both interior and exterior products. We supply top fabricators and building material dealers with category-leading products for residential, commercial, and remodeling markets. Our unique marketplace niche is education. We identify products with distinctive applications and educate architects, builders, and designers on their value. This approach has made us an industry leader with each product line we represent. We combine marketing expertise and industry knowledge to create demand for our supplier business partners. We help build brands.

Atlantic Plywood Corporation (APC)

Since 1974, Atlantic Plywood Corporation has delivered the highest quality and best value to our customers. This philosophy has helped us grow into a regional industry leader, distributing a wide range of quality hardwood plywood and panel products throughout the Eastern United States. Our many satisfied customers know that Atlantic Plywood offers not only dependable products and services but also a convenient, cost-effective partnership that helps their business grow.

Career Growth Opportunities

Starting as a Warehouse Associate opens doors to advancement within our organization:

  • Lead Warehouse Associate - mentor new team members and coordinate daily operations
  • Inventory Control Specialist - focus on accuracy and efficiency improvements
  • Warehouse Supervisor - manage teams and operations
  • Shipping/Receiving Coordinator - oversee logistics and transportation
  • Forklift Trainer - become certified to train other operators
  • Logistics & Operations Management - advance into leadership roles
  • CDL License - Potential to earn CDL License through company-sponsored training for qualified employees.
Ready to Build Your Future with Us?

Join a team where your hard work is recognized and rewarded. As a Warehouse Associate, you'll gain valuable skills, work with quality products, and become part of an employee-owned company that invests in your success.

We are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building diverse and inclusive teams.

Qualifications are a guide, not a checklist. If you think you can make an impact here, we want to hear your story.

All warehouse positions require adherence to safety protocols, OSHA regulations, and company procedures. Associates must be able to work in varying environmental conditions and operate equipment safely.

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