Warehouse Associates

Ritsema Associates; Traverse City (MI); On-site; USD 23,419 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Year‑round work

Job summary

Ritsema Associates is seeking a Warehouse Associate in Michigan to support receiving, storage, and delivery of materials. You will help ensure timely material flow to job sites, guide tool and material handling, and contribute to efficiency and quality of finished work.

You will work with foremen, superintendents and the Warehouse Manager to maintain safe and productive daily operations at our Traverse City location.

Qualifications

• Basic math and measurement skills.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Detail‑oriented, dependable, and team‑focused.
• Ability to work safely in a fast‑paced construction environment.
• Must be able to operate vehicles and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in warehouse operations and represent the company professionally.
• Work with a team to support mutual goals and objectives.
• Help keep the warehouse clean and monitor the facility.
• Prioritize duties and adapt to changing workload and responsibilities.
• Manage inventory, label and store materials accurately.
• Operate forklift and move materials to and from jobsites.

Skills

Math skills

Communication

Detail orientation

Team player

Safety conscious

Tools

Forklift

Pallet jack

Job description

Ritsema Associates has been a pillar of excellence in the construction industry since 1955. With a legacy built on quality, integrity, and innovation, we have consistently set the benchmark for craftsmanship in commercial interiors construction. We’re proud to be 100% employee owned as well as recognized as one of West Michigan’s Best and Brightest Companies to Work For.

Benefits

• Paid holidays
• Paid time off and sick time
• 401(k) with company match
• Power and specialty tools provided
• Company provided uniforms
• Company paid training and development
• Year‑round work
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

Training and Growth

At Ritsema, we invest in developing skilled professionals who take pride in their craft. Our teams receive high‑quality training designed to build competence, confidence, and long‑term career growth. Training is delivered through a mix of on‑the‑job instruction, hands‑on workshops, and structured learning with our industry partners. If you’re ready to grow your skills, take on new challenges, and become one of the best in the commercial interiors industry, Ritsema is the place to do it.

Compensation

$17 – $22 per hour.

Purpose

The Warehouse Associate has a hand in all warehouse department activities in their specific location/office. They will be assisting in receiving, storage and delivery of materials and equipment so materials arrive at the correct destination on time. They will investigate new tools and materials in order to increase productivity, savings and quality of finished product. They work with Foremen, Superintendents and the Warehouse Manager to maintain efficient daily operations, as pushed by the manager.

Key Responsibilities

Warehouse Operations

• Assists in warehouse operations and represents the company in a positive and professional manner.
• Works as part of a team in support of mutual goals and objectives. Interacts positively and productively with other staff.
• Helps keep warehouse clean and monitors/maintains facility.
• Works independently to prioritize job duties and work under pressure, which involves changing responsibilities/work load and maintaining flexibility.

Team Management

• Assists manager with their work direction as a team.
• Participates in cost management operations that are outlined by the Warehouse Manager.

Tools and Materials Management

• Receives and oversees accurate inventory.
• Properly labels and stores all materials that are received for jobsites.
• Ensures accuracy of purchase orders and verifies and records incoming material and that appropriate levels of material inventory are maintained. Assures proper identification, quantity and location for materials.
• Assisting in monitoring and maintaining tools, equipment and company fleet (i.e. trucks, trailers, forklifts, generators, welders, etc.). Tracks and transfers tools to and from jobs using defined procedures/programs so that tools can be tracked to prevent loss from theft and maintain an accurate inventory of tools.
• Retrieving unused materials from jobsites to return back into the warehouse stock.
• Deliveries as needed while juggling multiple other priorities, which can change on a daily basis.
• Operates forklift and other equipment to move materials in and around the workspaces, and also to and from the warehouse.

Safety and Communication

• Adheres to safety program and monitors practices to ensure compliance with federal, state and local laws and regulations.
• Proper use of PPE will be required in the warehouse and off‑site.
• Ensures that all applicable safety measures are followed in area of responsibility.
• Strong communication skills to interact with internal and external customers, including employees with ability to provide work direction to other employees.

Qualifications

• Basic math and measurement skills
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Detail‑oriented, dependable, and team‑focused
• Ability to work safely and efficiently in a fast‑paced construction environment
• Must be able to operate vehicles and equipment and be eligible for auto insurance on company policies.
• Must be able to safely use all tools and equipment applicable to job (e.g. tools, hi‑lo, ladders, etc.)
• Manages and operates tools, equipment and company fleet.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs regularly.
• Frequent bending, kneeling, twisting, and climbing ladders.
• Comfortable working at heights and in various weather conditions.
• Must pass a pre‑employment physical and drug screen.

Travel Requirements

• Reliable transportation required to travel between job sites

Reports To: Superintendent

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.