Warehouse Associate Olympia Supply & Ace Hardware

Ace Hardware; Olympia (WA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health Insurance

401K with company match

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Employee Assistance Program

Employee discount

Job summary

Ace Hardware in Olympia is hiring a Full-Time Warehouse Associate to handle receiving, machinery operation, and inventory tasks. You will unload with a forklift, check shipments, and coordinate movement with the Receiving Clerk to support efficient store operations.

We value individuals who can work independently, stay organized, and deliver strong customer service. Benefits include health insurance, 401K, life insurance, and paid time off for full-time staff, with a community-focused team

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1-2 years of receiving experience preferred.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and work independently.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Basic computer knowledge and math skills required.
• Valid drivers license, clean driving record, and forklift certification.

Responsibilities

• Unload freight with a forklift.
• Inspect product for shortages, damage, and quality.
• Verify shipments against records, invoices, or orders.
• Report receiving discrepancies to relevant staff.
• Coordinate product movement with Inventory Coordinator and Receiving Clerk.
• Maintain cleanliness of the receiving area and yard.
• Assist customers on the floor and deliver to departments as needed.
• Attend training and stay certified for equipment use (forklifts, pallet jacks, baler).
• Place special orders and manage paperwork accordingly.

Skills

Receiving experience

Task prioritization

Interpersonal communication

Basic computer skills

Forklift certification

Valid driver1s license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Zebra gun

Job description

Ace Hardware - Full-Time Warehouse Associate Position

Are you a highly skilled individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys ensuring efficient operations? Do you have a passion for maintaining organization and cleanliness in a warehouse setting?

Ace Hardware, your local hardware store, is looking for a Full-Time Warehouse Associate to join our team. As a Warehouse Associate, you will play a crucial role in handling all functions related to receiving, operating machinery, and maximizing sales potential. Join us to learn valuable skills in inventory management and customer service.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Unload freight truck with forklift.
• Inspect all product for shortages, overages, damage, and quality.
• Examines contents and compares with records, invoices, or orders, to verify accuracy of shipment.
• Reports any receiving discrepancies to the Receiving Clerk, Store Manager and/or Buyer to rectify problems, such as damages, shortages, or nonconformance to specifications.
• Keeps careful invoice and packing slip documents and gives to Receiving Clerk/ Store Manager to file.
• Works closely with the Inventory Coordinator and Receiving Clerk to coordinate product movement or to issue instructions for shipping and delivery of materials.
• Follows company procedures regarding defective product including the return or discarding of said defective product properly.
• Pull all special orders utilizing Zebra guns and attach paperwork as needed.
• Notify customers when their items are ready or when orders are complete, based on their preferences.
• Delivers or routes products to appropriate departments or storage areas.
• Assemble any special orders that may need done prior to customer picking up and/or any items for delivery to customers.
• Attends all applicable training and is certified in use of appropriate equipment (including forklifts, pallet jacks, baler, etc.) needed for store or facility.
• General load outs of product for customers as well provide customer service on the floor as needed.
• Maintain cleanliness of the outside yard as well as keeping the receiving warehouse area clean and organized including backstock.
• Maintains courteous relationships with drivers and vendors.
• Follows and complies with all applicable health and sanitation procedures and adheres to safe work practices.
• Other related duties as assigned, which may include delivering product to customers.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• High school diploma or equivalent with 1-2 years of receiving experience
• Ability to prioritize tasks and work independently
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Basic computer knowledge and math skills
• Valid driver's license, clean driving record, and forklift operation certification

Benefits:

• Paid time off accrued for full time work
• Health Insurance: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescriptions
• 401K with company match for full time work
• Life insurance and short-term disability
• Employee Assistance Program to help with managing wellness and work-life balance
• Employee discount at affiliate Ace Hardware store

Location: 16607 | Olympia Supply

Join Ace Hardware today and be a part of a fun, dynamic team that values your hard work and dedication.

We are your local hardware store and we are a part of your community. Ace Hardware has over 5,000 stores around the world with the majority of those stores independently owned and operated by local entrepreneurs. These hard working men and women are part of the fabric of your community. They are small business owners who are local and loyal...just like it ought to be. While others have become large and impersonal, at Ace, we've remained small and very personal. That's why we say a visit to Ace, is like a visit to your neighbor.