Warehouse Associate (1st Shift)

About Empire Office

Empire Office is the largest commercial furniture dealer in the world, with over 80 years of experience and more than 565 full-time employees across the country. We are the preeminent Steelcase dealer in the United States and support a list of more than 500 manufacturers. We partner with best-in-class architects, designers, brokers, craftsmen and manufacturers to deliver proven workspace solutions. With creative and cost-effective results, we address business challenges and activate brands.

Overview

Empire Office is seeking a Warehouse Associate (1st Shift) in our Secaucus, NJ warehouse to join our team. Responsible for assisting in a variety of warehouse duties, including shipping and receiving, unloading and loading trucks, fulfilling purchase orders, moving merchandise to the appropriate storage area, keeping track of inventory, conduct cycle counts as required, writing reports about shipments and inventory levels, putting labels on goods, keeping the warehouse clean and organized, replenishing work supplies, properly maintaining all shipping and receiving records, and following company policies.

Key Responsibilities

• Tracks and logs all product inventory, ensuring there are no discrepancies or losses.
• Schedule incoming deliveries.
• Accepts deliveries of company products and stores them accordingly. (Unload, Tag, and Store)
• Inspects all orders being received, checking for damage, defective parts, and missing items.
• Process receiving documents and freight/vendor claims.
• Reports and returns damaged products.
• Process incoming returns, damages, and incorrect material. (Customer)
• Receives customer and client orders.
• Packs and ships orders for delivery. (Pulls, Packs, Stage, and Load)
• Inspects all orders being shipped, checking for damage, defective parts, and missing items.
• Assemble furniture if needed.
• Ensure all outgoing product has the proper paperwork.
• Orders and restocks new supplies.
• Operates forklift, order picker or other machinery required for transporting large orders and heavy products.
• Ability to perform other warehouse duties, receiving, delivery, etc.
• Addresses and resolves any complaints about products, shipping speeds, or damaged items.
• Uses WMS (Warehouse Management Software) programs to monitor inventory and balance accounts.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe warehouse. All isles must be clear and free.
• Reports to warehouse supervisor or management to alert them of any issues with shipping or receiving.
• Follow established processes, evaluate, and propose enhancements to processes that improve profitability and customer experience.
• Other duties or projects as assigned.
• Carry out tasks as assigned by the warehouse supervisor / manager.

Skills & Qualifications

** COVID Vaccination or Valid Exemption Required for all offers of employment **

• High school diploma or GED is required
• Must speak fluent English
• Must be able to work day shift hours (Monday - Friday, 7 am - 3:30 pm)
• Must be certified to operate forklifts, order pickers, and other machinery used for moving and transporting products
• Must have experience with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and other inventory management software used by the company
• Possesses strong organizational skills
• Process-driven.
• Strong problem-solving & communication skills
• Is detail-oriented and capable of noticing small errors on orders or defective aspects of products
• Maintains physical stamina and strength required to move heavy equipment and product weighing up to 75 pounds
• Works well with others
• Exhibits strong communication skills, essential for working with other employees and with customers
• Strong computer skills including but not limited to Hedberg, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office, and Microsoft Outlook
• Demonstrates the alertness and physical dexterity required to operate heavy machinery
• Must be capable of managing time effectively and multi-tasking as necessary
• Demonstrates familiarity with all warehouse safety precautions/company policies and is able to observe these at all times

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Warehouse: 1 year (Required)

Language:

• English (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Secaucus, NJ 07094 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20 - $23