Warehouse Associate- Receiving & Centralized Distribution

Cole Hardware; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a family-owned business that has been a staple in the San Francisco Bay Area since 1920! As a Warehouse Associate, you will play a crucial role in our internal distribution center, ensuring that products are received and distributed efficiently. This position offers a dynamic work environment where you will interact with a supportive team, operate essential equipment, and uphold our commitment to outstanding customer service. With competitive wages and a range of benefits, including medical and dental coverage, this is an excellent opportunity for those looking to grow in a vibrant workplace. If you are passionate about contributing to a community-focused company, we invite you to apply!

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Commuter Benefits

Employee Discounts

Vacation Time

Sick Time

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of prior receiving experience preferred.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for receiving and distributing products accurately.
• Maintain organization and cleanliness of the receiving area.

Skills

Prior Receiving Experience

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Computer Literacy

Math Operations

Ability to Operate Equipment

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Hand Truck

Pallet Jack

Inventory Computer System

Job description

Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.

Warehouse Associate- Receiving & Centralized Distribution

We are a VERY local, family-owned business serving the San Francisco Bay Area since 1920. Cole Hardware is especially known for our outstanding customer service, our commitment to the communities we operate within, and our leadership in social and environmental efforts. Fun fact: we were the first green-certified hardware store in the nation! If you are passionate about your career and about contributing to a company you can believe in, consider joining our team.

About the Job: Warehouse Associate- Receiving & Centralized Distribution

Our Downtown store's warehouse serves as Cole Hardware's internal "distribution center", receiving high volume shipments and facilitating distribution to our five stores. As a warehouse associate, you'll be responsible for all functions and paperwork relating to receiving and distributing product. This position operates pallet jacks, hand trucks, and other equipment safely and correctly. The warehouse associate must maximize sales potential through effective and proper procedures for receiving all products entering the store, including verifying actual products against packing slips and confirming product integrity. The warehouse associate must initial and code invoices, log invoices, and distribute them to appropriate departments. This position is responsible for maintaining accurate receiving records, organization, and cleanliness of receiving area and trash areas.

• Receives all products for the store, inspecting for shortages, overages, damage, and quality using a handheld device or inventory computer system
• Examines contents and compares with records, invoices, or orders, to verify accuracy of shipment.
• Reports any discrepancies to the supervisor to rectify problems, such as damages, shortages, or nonconformance to specifications.
• Keeps careful invoice files and records and follows established procedures
• Works closely with the buying team and store management to make arrangements for shipping and delivery of materials.
• Follows merchandise pricing and tagging procedures
• Delivers or routes products to appropriate departments or storage areas.
• Attends all applicable training and is able to use or is certified in the use of appropriate equipment (including pallet jacks, hand trucks, etc.) needed for the store or facility.
• Maintains courteous relationships with drivers and vendors.
• Follows and complies with all applicable health and sanitation procedures and adheres to safe work practices.
• Operates all equipment safely and correctly.
• Assist on the sales floor as needed
• Assist with stocking
• Assist with store services: key copy, assembly, woodcuts, glass cut, and others.
• Other related duties as assigned

Required knowledge, skills, and abilities

High school diploma or equivalent and 1-2 years prior receiving experience; or an acceptable combination of education and experience.
Ability to prioritize and multi-task.
Ability to work independently yet have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with other team members and Store leadership.
Knowledgeably communicate with vendors over email.
Ability to understand proper retail receiving.
Ability to perform simple math operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division).
Must be computer literate.
Ability to operate hand truck, pallet jack, and other equipment
Able to move and handle boxes/totes of merchandise and fixtures throughout the store, which entails walking, standing, bending, and performing all functions as set forth
Able to stand for long periods & ability to lift to 50 lbs

Wage Range: $19.00 - $20.00/hour

Our Company

Our store is a fun and invigorating place to work. It is a fast-paced, demanding environment with an excellent staff and hundreds of customers daily. Your primary responsibility at Cole Hardware is to “create positive dinnertime conversation” with every interaction you have. Your job demands that you always operate professionally, with enthusiasm and goodwill toward our customers and your coworkers. You must be a self-starter, an independent individual.

Why Cole Hardware?
Cole Hardware offers our industry's strongest benefits and compensation packages: Medical, Dental, 401 (k) Retirement, Commuter Benefits, Employee discounts, Vacation, and much more. In addition, we offer great opportunities for growth.

Cole Hardware offers a family-friendly environment with opportunities for growth and great benefits, including vacation and sick time, medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, commuter benefits, an outstanding employee discount, and more!

Cole Hardware is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to making employment decisions based on merit. We want to have the best available person in every job. Company policy prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, creed, sex, religion, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, or sexual orientation, including all classes protected by federal, state, or local laws. All such discrimination is unlawful and will not be tolerated. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.