Warehouse Assistant

JOIN OUR TEAM
Are you looking to join a great team with a company that has successfully been in business for over 35 years? Contract Associates has great benefits; competitive salary and benefit package (Health/Dental/Vision, HRA & FSA, Life& Disability Insurance), generous PTO & paid holidays, 401k with employer match. We offer a professional environment with growth opportunities and training. If this sounds like a place you would like to work, please contact us regarding the following opportunity.

Position Overview

The Warehouse Assistant receives, stores, and distributes material, tools, equipment, and products within the Contract Associates Warehouse by performing the following duties:

• Assist warehouse manager with shipping and receiving, unloading trucks.
• Assist with moving materials and items from receiving or storage areas to shipping or to other designated areas.
• Assist with sorting and placing materials or items on racks, shelves, or in bins according to predetermined sequence such as size, type, style, color, or product code.
• Assist in ensuring warehouse is accessible and safe for internal and external customer traffic.
• Assist with assembling customer orders, places orders on pallets or shelves, or relocating orders to a holding area.
• Assist with marking materials with identifying information using appropriate method.
• Assist with opening bales, crates, and other containers.
• Maintain warehouse cleaning checklist, by keeping all areas of the warehouse clean (removing all trash, sweep, dusting, mopping, vacuum, and wipe down).
• Assist with organizing warehouse and work area for orderliness.
• Required to attend all staff and department meetings.
• Other duties as assigned by warehouse manager.

Skills and Certifications

• Must possess or be able to obtain forklift certification; current certification preferred.
• Possess a valid driver’s license and have a clean driving record.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Must be able to lift 50-100 lbs throughout the day.
• Maintain and use appropriate tools.
• Maintain personal protective equipment (PPE) - steel-toe work boots, gloves, and safety glasses - at all times.
• Professional, pleasant, and courteous demeanor must be exhibited to all internal and external customers at all times.
• Must adhere to Environmental and Safety guidelines at all times.

Company Description

Contract Associates is a minority woman-owned contract office furniture dealership with locations in Albuquerque, New Mexico and El Paso, Texas. Founded over 35 years ago, Contract Associates has set itself apart by being the best provider of office furniture and architectural products in New Mexico, El Paso, Texas, and Northeastern Arizona. We are a coveted Best-In-Class dealer for Haworth, one of only 25 dealers in North America (out of 200 Preferred Dealers). In addition to awards from our manufacturers, we have received many regional and national awards, and most importantly, awards from our customers. We pride ourselves on providing our clients with service experiences and product solutions that exceed their expectations.

Additional Information

Competitive Wage, Benefits Package (Health/Dental/Vision, HRA & FSA, Life & Disability Insurance), Generous PTO & Holidays, 401k

Contract Associates provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, pregnancy, protected military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Contract Associates expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment or discrimination based on any of the characteristics mentioned above.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $14.00 - $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• What is your salary requirement?

Experience:

• Warehouse: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Forklift Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: Multiple Locations