Warehouse Associate

Warehouse Associate – Manahawkin, NJ - Full-Time & Part-Time Opportunities Available

How you’ll make a meaningful impact as a Warehouse Associate:

Our success relies on the positive, can-do attitude of each member of the Avalon team. The Warehouse Associate role is integral to receiving, storing, and distributing material and products in order to create an exceptional customer experience.

Compensation & Schedule:

Compensation: This role pays $18.00 per hour, paid bi-weekly with an increase after 6 months

Schedule:

Full-Time: 40 hours/5 days – Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm - occasional Saturdays as needed.

Part-Time: Flexible scheduling available. Applicants must provide availability at time of application. Weekend availability may be required based on business needs.

Joining Avalon Flooring brings the following perks and benefits to support you in your personal and professional journey:

• Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP), funded 100% by Avalon Flooring
• 401(k) to help you invest in your future
• Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA, Life/Disability insurance - multiple options available
• Paid time off: 5 sick days, 10 vacation days and 6 paid holidays to support work life balance
• Consistent hours to support work/life balance
• On the job training / career development and advancement opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program/Behavioral Health Support through Quantum
• Employee store discounts and more perks
• Safe and clean climate-controlled work environment

Here is what you can expect in your role as Warehouse Associate – also known as responsibilities:

• Pick customer orders
• Receive and consolidate inbound material
• Safely complete outbound warehouse tasks, like unloading, loading, sorting, labeling, and packing, with high quality and attention to detail
• Check picking labels for accuracy and inspect items for defects or damages
• Ensure products are packed and shipped correctly to exceed customers' expectations for quality and delivery speed
• Drive an electric forklift and reach truck
• Meet or exceed productivity and accuracy standards
• Maintain a safe and clean warehouse
• Follow all safety rules
• Act professionally and remain focused
• Perform other duties as assigned by leadership team

What You Bring to the Table:

• Must be 18 years of age
• Able to read and comprehend safety instructions and communicate effectively in English to support workplace safety and efficiency
• Ability to follow detailed instructions
• Ability to operate warehouse equipment and machinery
• Meet requirements for safety, quality, productivity, behavior, and attendance
• Must be comfortable using inventory computer software
• Basic math skills, ability to count, add, and subtract numbers quickly and accurately
• Ability to identify colors, sizes, quantity, label, and SKU information
• Ability to work independently without close supervision
• Ability to receive feedback and work well in a team environment
• Responsible for any additional duties assigned

Physical demands

In performing the job of a Warehouse Associate, the employee must stand and walk for an 8 hour shift. Additionally, the position requires frequent grasping, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, and handling of fragile packages that typically weigh up to 80lbs. and occasionally weigh up to 100lbs. with hands and arms. Moderate hand-eye coordination, near vision, far vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, adjusting focus and hearing.

Working Environment

The job will be performed entirely in the warehouse where conditions can range from warm to cool. The job will be performed around warehouse machines and equipment with a moderate level of noise. Employee must be able to work in a high-volume, high-demand environment while meeting strenuous customer deadlines. Employee must be able to change priorities or job duties as needed and interact with employees at all levels.

Why you’ll love working with us:

We are committed to cultivating an environment where our team members love where they work and respect their colleagues as well as one that creates and maintains an inclusive work environment for all employees. We support diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. We focus on our people first and demonstrate behaviors that represent our employee focused workplace that provides opportunities for growth and advancement within the company. Visit our really career page or navigate to www.avalonflooring.com to obtain more information on our team!

All offers of employment are contingent upon clean background check

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• This position requires heavy lifting, what weight you are comfortable lifting on a consistent basis?

Experience:

• Warehouse: 2 years (Required)
• Forklift: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18