Warehouse Inventory Associate

CORT; California (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation, sick days, and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Job summary

CORT Furniture Rental seeks a Warehouse Inventory Associate to maintain inventory accuracy and support warehouse operations at our Paramount, California facility, with monthly travel to Glendale, Fountain Valley, and Corona locations.

The role requires detail-oriented individuals skilled in Microsoft Excel and inventory systems, able to perform audits, cycle counts, receiving, loading, and quality control while keeping a safe, organized warehouse environment.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and inventory systems.
• Experience conducting cycle counts and resolving discrepancies.
• Experience with inventory management systems and maintaining accurate records.
• Forklift certification preferred; on-the-job training provided.
• High school diploma or GED is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain inventory records and reporting using Excel and V2 systems.
• Conduct inventory audits and cycle counts across warehouse and outlets.
• Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies, including barcode issues.
• Travel monthly to Glendale, Fountain Valley, and Corona locations for counts.
• Receive, stock, and organize incoming inventory; load/unload as needed.
• Inspect, prepare, and balance furniture and electronics for rental readiness.
• Support deliveries and other duties to ensure smooth operations.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Inventory management systems

Cycle counts

Data analysis

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

V2 systems

RF scanners

Pallet jacks

Forklifts

Stand-up reach trucks

Job description

Overview

CORT Furniture Rental is hiring immediately for a full-time Warehouse Inventory Associate!

The Warehouse Inventory Associate is responsible for maintaining inventory accuracy and supporting efficient warehouse operations. This role conducts inventory audits and cycle counts, resolves inventory discrepancies, manages product movement, and assists with receiving, loading, and quality control activities. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and proficient in Microsoft Excel and inventory management systems, with the ability to support multiple locations and maintain accurate inventory records.

This position is primarily based at our warehouse in Paramount, California, and requires monthly travel to our Glendale, Fountain Valley, and Corona Furniture Outlet locations to conduct inventory cycle counts.

Pay

Pay: $18 - $21 / hour depending on experience. This position is also eligible for CORT's Performance Sharing Plan (PSP) bonus plan.

Schedule

Schedule: Standard is Monday-Friday, 7AM to 3:30PM; some flexibility or overtime may be required.

What We Offer

• Hourly pay rate; weekly pay; paid training; 40-hours/week with occasional overtime opportunities
• Promote from within culture
• Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision) available on the first of the month after your hire date
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Paid vacation, sick days, and holidays
• Company-paid disability and life insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee discounts and perks

Responsibilities

• Utilize Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, and V2 systems to maintain inventory records and reporting.
• Perform inventory audits, cycle counts, and reconciliations to ensure inventory accuracy across warehouse and outlet locations.
• Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies, including barcode and product identification issues.
• Travel monthly to three Furniture Outlet locations to conduct inventory counts.
• Pull, stage, load, unload, and relocate products to support delivery and warehouse operations.
• Receive, verify, stock, and organize incoming inventory.
• Inspect, clean, test, repair, and prepare furniture and electronics to ensure products are rental-ready.
• Maintain housewares inventory and support daily operational product pulls.
• Process scrap furniture and update inventory records following customer pickups and returns.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized warehouse environment while participating in safety initiatives.
• Assist with deliveries, special projects, and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 18 years of age or older
• Reliable transportation
• High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, spreadsheets, and data analysis; experience with macros is a plus
• Experience with inventory management systems and maintaining accurate inventory records
• Experience conducting cycle counts, inventory audits, and resolving inventory discrepancies
• Previous warehousing experience preferred; priority consideration will be given to candidates with more and relevant experience
• Forklift Operator certification preferred; on-the-job certification provided
• Physically able and willing to move furniture; ability to lift 50+ pounds on a regular basis or 100 pounds with a partner
• Able to operate equipment such as RF scanners, pallet jacks, forklifts, and stand-up reach trucks
• Must pass drug screening (does not include THC) as a condition of employment

About CORT

CORT, a part of Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway, is the nation's leading provider of transition services, including furniture rental for home and office, event furnishings, destination services, apartment locating, touring and other services. With more than 100 offices, showrooms and clearance centers across the United States, operations in the United Kingdom and partners in more than 80 countries around the world, no other furniture rental company can match CORT's breadth of services.

For more information on CORT, visit https://www.cort.com .

Working for CORT

For more information on careers at CORT, visit https://careers.cort.com/

This position is subject to a background check for any convictions directly related to its duties and responsibilities. Only job-related convictions will be considered and will not automatically disqualify the candidate. Pursuant to the Fair Chance Hiring Ordinance for participating locations, CORT will consider all qualified applicants to include those who may have criminal history records. Check your city government website for specific fair chance hiring information.

CORT participates in the E-Verify program.

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the US. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment Visa at this time.

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