Warehouse Associate

About the role

The Warehouse Associate plays a crucial role in the efficient operation of Schumacher’s manufacturing process. This position is essential for ensuring that materials move smoothly between suppliers, the warehouse, and production/shipping departments, thereby facilitating timely order fulfillment.

Responsibilities

• Inventory Support & Accuracy
• Assist with receiving, labeling, storing, and organizing raw materials and finished wallpaper products.
• Support daily and weekly cycle counts to maintain inventory accuracy.
• Participate in end-of-month and end-of-year physical inventory counts as directed.
• Accurately record inventory movements in the Monday Board and related tracking tools.
• Report inventory discrepancies, damaged goods, or data errors promptly.
• Assist with inbound quality control (QC) checks to ensure materials meet specifications before acceptance.
• Warehouse Operations & Fulfillment
• Pick, stage, and prepare materials and finished goods for production or outbound shipping.
• Ensure orders are fulfilled accurately and efficiently according to production schedules and shipping timelines.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe warehouse areas to support efficient workflows.
• Support coordination between Warehouse, Production, and Shipping teams to prevent delays due to material availability or handling issues.
• Assist with loading, unloading, and internal movement of materials using appropriate equipment.
• Process Support & Continuous Improvement
• Follow established SOPs for inventory handling, safety, and system usage.
• Assist with the implementation of new tools or processes (e.g., barcoding, improved labeling, layout changes).
• Provide feedback to the Warehouse Lead on workflow challenges or improvement opportunities.
• Safety & Compliance
• Adhere to all safety protocols, including proper use of PPE and equipment.
• Participate in required safety and operational training.
• Report safety hazards or incidents immediately.

Qualifications

• Able to respond quickly to shifting order priorities and stay focused while working on multiple projects at once.
• Thrives in a target-driven environment and willing to do what it takes to meet deadlines.
• A great communicator and active contributor to larger team goals and processes.
• Enjoys the small team environment, high energy, and scrappy.
• Resourceful, a creative problem solver.
• Willing to pick up additional shifts as needed (overtime pay).
• Hightly organized, ability to keep workstation clean and tidy.
• Able to handle product with care.
• Able to utilize ladders and other small equipment.
• Able to lift a minimum of 60lbs, bend, squat, kneel, reach overhead, push and pull heavy boxes and containers, stand for long periods of time; this is a largely active role.
• Experience in receiving, counting materials and stocking materials is preferred.
• Experience working with ERP systems is preferred.
• Able to attend phone calls and email requests from inter-company and third-party customers.

Job Qualities

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills – Bi-lingual, Spanish-speaking capability preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1–2 years of warehouse, manufacturing, or inventory-related experience preferred.
• Basic familiarity with inventory systems or Monday software is a plus.
• Ability to perform physical tasks, including lifting, standing, and repetitive movement.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow procedures accurately.
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work well in a team-oriented environment.
• A team player, cooperative, a person who easily gains trust and supports peers.
• Has an all hands on deck mentality, and is willing to pitch in with multiple team members.
• Able to work well with others in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Corporate Annual Profit Sharing
• 401K Plan
• Dental Coverage
• Medical Coverage
• Prescription Drug Plan
• Vision Coverage
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• TELADOC
• 15 Days Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 10 Company Holidays
• Bereavement Leave
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• AFLAC Plans (Accident and Critical Illness Plans)
• Pet Insurance
• Short-Term Disability (STD)
• Long Term Disability (LTD)
• Parental Medical Leave
• Child Bonding Leave
• Employee Discount