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Warehouse Associate Wickford Appliance | Valley Distribution Center| Full-Time | $18–$22 per hour
About Us Wickford Appliance is a family-owned appliance retailer that has served Rhode Island families for decades. We're growing!! Expanding our team and building on a reputation for service that our neighbors trust. If you're looking for a steady role with a company that's moving forward, we'd like to hear from you.
About the Role As a Warehouse Associate, you're at the center of getting appliances from our warehouse into our customers' homes. You'll receive and inspect incoming inventory, stage orders for delivery, keep the warehouse organized and safe, and work alongside our delivery teams to make sure every order goes out complete and undamaged.
What You'll Do
- Receive, unload, and inspect incoming appliance shipments for damage or discrepancies
- Stage and stage-check orders for daily delivery routes
- Move product safely using pallet jacks, hand trucks, and powered equipment
- Maintain accurate inventory records and assist with cycle counts
- Keep the warehouse clean, organized, and compliant with safety standards
- Support delivery crews with loading and pre-trip staging
- Assist with customer pickups at the warehouse as needed
What You'll Need/Required
- Clean Motor Vehicle Record (MVR)
- Valid driver's license
- Ability to lift and maneuver 50 lbs regularly, with team lifts for larger appliances
- 18 years of age or older
- Authorized to work in the United States
- Successful completion of a background check and pre-employment screening
Preferred
- DOT certification
- Forklift and/or clamp truck experience (certification available for the right candidate)
- Experience with inventory scanning systems or RF equipment
- Prior appliance, furniture, or big-box delivery warehouse experience
What We're Looking For
- Self-Motivated & Dependable
- Strong Organizational Skills
- Basic Computer Skills
- Warehouse experience a plus but willing to train the right person
Schedule
Monday–Saturday with availability of 7:00 AM–5:00 PM, with a possible Saturday/Monday rotation.
Benefits
- Medical / Dental / Vision
- Paid Time Off
- SIMPLE IRA Retirement Plan
- Employee discount on appliances
- Paid training and opportunity for advancement as we grow
Ready to apply? Submit your application today and join a Rhode Island team that's building something.
Wickford Appliance is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected status. Reasonable accommodations are available to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this role.
Pay: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $22