Warehouse Associate

About the role

The Warehouse Associate is responsible for receiving materials in the warehouse, loading trucks, and processing inventory. This position also serves as a key resource for inventory accuracy initiatives, including cycle counting activities, inventory investigations, and assisting with the planning and execution of annual physical inventories.

Responsibilities

• Continually lift 50-100 lbs. of material throughout the day.
• Lift trucks with material scheduled for the day’s deliveries within compliance of securing and distributing weight limits according to DOT regulations.
• Provide superior customer service.
• Double check all loads for accuracy and ensure they are thoroughly secured for delivery.
• Provide warehouse support including shipping/receiving.
• Pull orders for walk-in customers.
• Must have a clean driving record.
• Perform routine cycle counts and investigate inventory discrepancies to maintain inventory accuracy.
• Aid in inventory control processes, including stock verification, adjustments, and location audits.
• Support and help coordinate the company's physical inventory counts, ensuring accurate documentation and reconciliation of inventory variances.
• Maintain organized inventory locations and ensure products are properly labeled and stored.
• Utilize inventory management systems to record inventory movements and transactions.
• Partner with warehouse leadership to identify and resolve inventory issues and improve inventory accuracy.

Requirements

• Able to lift 50-100 lbs. throughout the day, some lifting over 100 lbs. may be required.
• Ability to stand, bend, twist through complete shift.
• Forklift experience desired.
• Ability to communicate with co-workers, vendors, and customers (verbal and written).
• Positive attitude and team player.
• Adhere to all safety policies, including wearing safety harness and other required equipment.
• Work Monday through Friday and opportunity for overtime during the busy season.
• Previous inventory control, cycle counting, or inventory management experience preferred.
• Experience assisting with physical inventory counts and inventory reconciliation.
• Ability to accurately analyze inventory discrepancies and perform basic inventory reporting.
• Experience using warehouse management systems (WMS), RF scanners, or inventory software preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining inventory accuracy.

Qualifications

• High School degree or GED.

Benefits

• 20 PAID DAYS OFF (includes PTO, Holidays and Family Focused Company Closure between Christmas and New Years).
• Bonus Incentive program as well as Holiday bonuses and other bonus opportunities!
• Competitive Hourly Rate with great OT potential during peak season hours.
• Flexible work/life balanced hours, home every night and typical schedule Monday-Friday 7:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M.
• Significant employer contributions towards monthly premiums for Medical, Dental, Vision, Group Life and AD & D benefit plans.
• Additional Voluntary benefit options available including Short Term and Long Term Disability coverage, Accidental Injury, Critical Illness and Cancer plans as well as additional Life and AD& D benefit policies.
• 401K program with a best in industry company match.
• Opportunity for career advancement.

Schedule

Monday through Friday, 7:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M.

Contact Information

To apply, submit your resume today to join our exciting and growing family. Req ID #ZR West Allis Richards Building Supply is a wholesale building material distributor serving 15 states with over 65 locations! As a family owned, operated and focused company, Richards Building Supply has spent nearly 50 years building a thriving and profitable organization, as well as invaluable business relationships. Richards stocks a comprehensive line of products such as residential and commercial roofing, siding, windows, decking, soffit, doors, molding, rainware, cabinets, and more! Learn more about us here: https://www.richards-supply.com/about. Terms and Conditions / Privacy Policy: https://www.richards-supply.com/privacy-policy/. Richards Building Supply believes in hiring military veterans at any level for any position. We know your service trained you in many of the areas we value, such as; leadership, teamwork, performance, integrity, and safety. If your experience matches our requirements, we want you to apply today. It’s more than a job, it is your Career!