Warehouse Associate

About the Company

What began in Nick Tacony’s basement as a post‑war start‑up company 80 years ago has grown into an internationally recognized global products company with 8 locations, 300+ employees, and sales in over 100 countries. Operating under experienced third‑generation family leadership, Tacony Corporation (“Tacony”) distributes, manufactures, wholesales, and markets diverse and innovative products in the sewing, home floor care, and commercial cleaning marketplaces. The company seeks individuals who enjoy their work, value teamwork, and want to be part of a growth‑oriented, people‑first organization dedicated to its customers, mission, and vision.

Responsibilities

• Pack, seal, label, and affix proper postage to items being shipped, using hand tools, power tools, postage meter, computer, and similar devices as needed.
• Examine shipment contents and compare with records (such as manifests or orders) to verify accuracy of incoming and outgoing shipments.
• Record shipment data—including weight, charges, space availability, damages, and discrepancies—for record‑keeping purposes.
• Determine shipping method for materials based on shipping procedures, routes, and rates.
• Contact carrier representatives to arrange and issue instructions for shipping and delivery of materials.
• Pull shipments from pick tickets.
• Communicate with established representatives to resolve problems such as damages, shortages, or non‑conformance to specifications.
• Deliver or route materials to departments using hand‑trucks, conveyors, sorting bins, or fork trucks as needed.
• Assist with inventory control and cycle counting as assigned.
• Cross‑train to work in all areas of the distribution process.

Requirements

• High school diploma required.
• Experience in a manufacturing/distribution environment and understanding of general manufacturing processes and flows (preferred).
• Strong attention to detail, positive attitude, team spirit, and willingness to learn.
• Completion of forklift training and certification.
• Ability to stand, walk, kneel, or crouch for long periods and lift up to 70 pounds.
• Ability to bend, stoop, twist, pull, walk, stretch, reach, or lift overhead.

Benefits

• Performance‑based incentives.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision programs with Health Savings Account (HSA) or Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options.
• On‑site workout center.
• Company‑paid life insurance.
• Generous paid time off (PTO) program, including paid holidays and a volunteer day.
• Rich 401(k) plan with employer matching contributions.