Warehouse Associate

CORT Events provides furniture rental solutions to trade shows and events including festivals, weddings, corporate events, and major events like the Super Bowl.

About the role

The Warehouse Associate assists with various warehouse operations, including loading and unloading trucks, processing furniture, and maintaining the warehouse. This role ensures that furniture is rental-ready for events, tradeshows, or transfers to other districts. The Warehouse Associate will be cross-trained in all aspects of warehousing and may fill different roles based on daily business needs.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload trucks, ensuring no scratches or damage and correct item placement.
• Pick, stage, and prepare items for customer delivery or district transfers (order fulfillment).
• Clean, touch up, repair, or wrap furniture to ensure it is rental-ready or properly protected for storage.
• Assemble or disassemble furniture pieces as needed.
• Maintain and clean the warehouse, including breaking down cardboard and dumping trash.
• Perform cycle counts and maintain inventory accuracy, relocating products as needed.
• Tag, store, and organize products in the warehouse according to procedures.
• Participate in safety meetings, perform daily warm-ups, and ensure compliance with safety regulations.
• Assist drivers on deliveries when needed.
• Participate in special projects and other tasks as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent preferred.
• Reliable transportation.
• Previous warehousing experience preferred; priority consideration will be given to candidates with more and relevant experience.
• Forklift Operator certification preferred; on-the-job certification provided.
• Physically able and willing to move furniture; ability to lift 50+ pounds on a regular basis or 100 pounds with a partner.
• Able to operate equipment such as RF scanners, pallet jacks, forklifts, and stand-up reach trucks.
• Must pass drug screening (does not include THC) as a condition of employment.

Benefits

• Hourly pay rate; weekly pay.
• Paid training.
• 40 hours/week with occasional overtime opportunities.
• Promote from within culture.
• Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision) available on the first of the month after hire date.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Paid vacation, sick days, and holidays.
• Company-paid disability and life insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Employee discounts and perks.

Pay

$24 / hour depending on experience.

Schedule

Schedule will vary based on the needs of the business; weekends are required.

About CORT Events

CORT, a part of Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway, is the nation's leading provider of transition services, including furniture rental for home and office, event furnishings, destination services, apartment locating, touring, and other services. With more than 100 offices, showrooms, and clearance centers across the United States, operations in the United Kingdom, and partners in more than 80 countries around the world, no other furniture rental company can match CORT's breadth of services.

This position is subject to a background check for any convictions directly related to its duties and responsibilities. Only job-related convictions will be considered and will not automatically disqualify the candidate. CORT participates in the E-Verify program. Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the US; sponsorship is not available at this time.