Warehouse Associate 1st Shift

<strong>Day shift hours Monday-Friday. Weekends off. Full-time and direct hire to the company with full benefits package and paid time off.<br><br></strong><em><strong>Würth Baer Supply Company</strong></em> <em>is one of the nation's leading specialty wholesale distributors to the woodworking industry, offering an extensive inventory of decorative and functional hardware, board & panel products, woodworking machinery, surfacing materials, tools and shop supplies. The company generates over $400M in annual revenue and operates 29 distribution locations across the Upper Midwest, Midwest, Ohio Valley, East, and Northeastern United States. Würth Baer Supply Company is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Würth Group, a €20B+ privately held company headquartered in Künzelsau, Germany, with 450+ companies in over 80 countries.<br><br></em>We are currently seeking a <strong>Warehouse Associate</strong>. This is a full-time, direct-hire position Monday-Friday day shift at our branch in <strong>Edison, NJ.<br><br></strong>We need someone with strong warehouse experience and willing to perform various warehouse duties as needed.<br><br><strong>Daily Duties Summary<br><br></strong><ul><li>Picking (primarily on foot with a cart), packing, shipping/receiving, loading/unloading, checking in materials, put-aways/stocking materials, forklift operation (sit-down propane), palletizing, skid wrapping, team and individual lifting, cleaning/general housekeeping, and other warehouse duties as needed.<br><br></li></ul><strong>Starting Pay: </strong>$20.00/HR<br><br><strong>Required Pre-Employment Screening:</strong> 14-Panel Drug Test. <strong>This includes testing for all forms of THC/Cannabis. Testing positive for THC will result in a failed drug test preventing employment. <br><br></strong><strong>Hours: </strong>8:00am-4:30pm ET Monday-Friday<br><br><strong>Location:</strong>50 National Rd, Edison, NJ 08817<br><br><strong>Interested? </strong>- Please submit a resume and application and you will be contacted by Human Resources if your resume meets our needs.<br><br><strong>ATTENTION:</strong> Do not contact us if you work for a staffing firm or temp agency. We do not outsource our staffing here. We only hire directly to the company.<br><br><strong>Role Responsibilities<br><br></strong><ul><li>Picking, packing, shipping/receiving, loading/unloading, checking in materials, put-aways/stocking materials, forklift operation (sit-down propane), palletizing, skid wrapping, team and individual lifting, cleaning/general housekeeping, and other warehouse duties as needed.</li><li>An essential function of this role requires employees to lift and lower packages that may weigh up to 70 pounds. Attention to safety is vital, the use of proper lifting and lowering techniques should be used at all times (adjust your body position to bend, stoop, stand, walk, turn, and pivot). You may also need to become accustomed to the fluctuating temperatures in which you will perform your duties. As this position is customer-facing, an excellent customer focus attitude is critical for success.</li><li>High School diploma or GED</li><li>1+ year of warehouse experience (receiving, picking, packing, shipping, loading/unloading trucks)</li><li>Good communication skills</li><li>Some Will Call experience a plus</li><li>Basic computer knowledge</li><li>Forklift experience<br><br></li></ul><strong>Role Characteristics<br><br></strong><ul><li>Stands for 3 to 4 hours at a time</li><li>Lifts up to 70 pounds</li><li>Withstands fluctuating temperature changes</li><li>Quickly learns new systems</li><li>Has an excellent work ethic</li><li>Excels in a quick-paced environment</li><li>Is okay with shifting job duties<br><br></li></ul><strong>We Offer The Following Employee Benefits<br><br></strong><ul><li>Competitive wages</li><li>A variety of excellent health insurance choices</li><li>Paid time off</li><li>Company matched 401(k)<br><br></li></ul>Equal Opportunity Employer

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