Warehouse Staff/Sales Associate

Veneer Technologies Inc; Newport (NC); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays & PTO

Christmas week after 6 months

Medical & dental & vision

Disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Volunteer program

401(k) plan

Job summary

Impulse Trading Co. is seeking a Warehouse/Sales Associate to assist customers, support daily warehouse operations, and help with sales. A solid understanding of lumber and plywood is preferred, along with a friendly, knowledgeable, and efficient approach to customer service.

The role includes loading/unloading materials, potential local deliveries (no CDL required), and operating a forklift. A High School Diploma and good communication skills are required.

Qualifications

• Customer-focused approach with ability to communicate clearly and help customers receive materials efficiently.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for interacting with customers and coworkers.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide friendly, knowledgeable, and efficient service to customers, assisting with product selection, orders, and general inquiries.
• Assist customers with loading and retrieving materials while ensuring orders are accurate and fulfilled efficiently.
• Option to run local deliveries to our customers in the company truck. No CDL required.
• Safely operate a forklift to load, unload, and move materials throughout the warehouse.
• Assist with unloading incoming deliveries and properly organize and store materials within the warehouse.
• Operate the cash register and accurately process customer purchases and payments.
• Assist with inside sales by providing basic product information, pricing, and availability for lumber, plywood, and related products.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe warehouse and customer-facing area.
• Communicate effectively with customers, sales staff, and other team members to ensure orders are completed accurately and customer needs are met.
• Follow established safety procedures and properly use required personal protective equipment when handling materials and operating equipment.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support daily operations.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Forklift operation

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Description

Impulse Trading Co. offers a competitive benefits package designed to support our employees and their families, including:

• 6 paid holidays and paid time off (PTO)
• Paid Christmas week after 6 months of employment
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,000 per year
• Paid Volunteer Program
• 401(k) retirement plan

Impulse Trading Co. is seeking a Warehouse/Sales Associate who will assist customers, help with sales, and support daily warehouse operations. The ideal candidate has a general understanding of lumber and plywood, enjoys working with customers, and can provide friendly, knowledgeable, and efficient service.

Essential duties and responsibilities:

• Provide friendly, knowledgeable, and efficient service to customers, assisting with product selection, orders, and general inquiries.
• Assist customers with loading and retrieving materials while ensuring orders are accurate and fulfilled efficiently.
• Option to run local deliveries to our customers in the company truck. No CDL required.
• Safely operate a forklift to load, unload, and move materials throughout the warehouse. On-site training will be provided if you do not currently have a forklift certification.
• Assist with unloading incoming deliveries and properly organize and store materials within the warehouse.
• Operate the cash register and accurately process customer purchases and payments.
• Assist with inside sales by providing basic product information, pricing, and availability for lumber, plywood, and related products.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe warehouse and customer-facing area.
• Communicate effectively with customers, sales staff, and other team members to ensure orders are completed accurately and customer needs are met.
• Follow established safety procedures and properly use required personal protective equipment when handling materials and operating equipment.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the daily operations of the company.

Requirements

• Ability to work a 40-hour work week, Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 4:30pm, with occasional Saturdays from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. as needed.
• Ability to safely climb and move up and down ladders as needed.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact professionally and effectively with customers and coworkers.
• Customer-focused approach with the ability to communicate clearly, answer questions, and help customers receive the right materials efficiently.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record.
• Basic computer skills and the ability to learn and use company software and systems.
• Good mechanical aptitude and the ability to work comfortably with tools and equipment.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
• Ability to maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Reliable, self-motivated, and conscientious with a strong commitment to quality work and attendance.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience:

Must have High School Diploma.

Language Ability:

Ability to speak, read and understand English. Ability to communicate effectively with managers and employees.

Math Ability:

Ability to add, subtracts, multiply and divide in all units of measure.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved instructions.

Computer Skills:

Basic

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to follow safety procedures and use appropriate personal protective equipment in order to work near moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to vibration. The employee is occasionally required to work in both hot and cold temperatures.

The noise level in the work environment is usually low, although work in high noise areas may be required.

Physical Demands:

Ability to safely lift and move materials weighing up to 50 pounds, with the ability to lift 20 pounds frequently.

Who We Are.

Impulse Trading Co. is a leading lumber and plywood distribution center with a focus on products designed for custom sport-fishing yachts and home building trades. Impulse Trading Co. is committed to providing our customers with the best possible products and services. This year, we are looking to further our selection of marine-grade products and accessories, as well as expanding into the home building industry.

Veneer Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and At-Will Employer

Veneer Technologies, Inc. provides equal employment and advancement opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, age (40 and over), sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, religion, national origin, ethnic background, military service, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Employment with Veneer Technologies, Inc. is at-will, meaning either the employee or the Company may end the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause or notice, as permitted by law. Nothing in this posting creates a contract of employment or modifies the at-will relationship.

Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or hiring process may contact Human Resources for assistance.