Warehouse Associate

This is a union Warehouse Associate position located in Somerset, NJ. It is full-time with a shift starting at 1:30 PM. The starting pay is $20-21/hour.

About the role

The Warehouse Associate is responsible for accurately selecting, packing, and preparing products for shipment while maintaining high standards for efficiency, safety, and cleanliness in daily warehouse operations.

Responsibilities

• Accurately pick products based on order requirements within the Warehouse Management System (WMS).
• Verify correct item numbers, quantities, labels, and expiration dates.
• Pack, bag, tag, or label orders as required to prepare them for shipment.
• Ensure outgoing shipments are complete, correct, and properly documented in WMS.
• Assist with receiving tasks, including counting products, checking packing slips, and inspecting for damage or shortages.
• Rotate stock properly and place items in appropriate storage locations.
• Move products using pallet jacks or other non-forklift equipment.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area, including aisles, equipment, and storage areas.
• Perform repack or re-box tasks according to training and instructions.
• Repair or recoup damaged goods as needed.
• Auxiliary tasks include inventory accuracy, cycle counts and aisle assessments, operating warehouse equipment safely, charging equipment batteries, cutting wire to specified lengths, pulling and staging pipe, identifying wire types, and supporting general warehouse tasks.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Forklift experience preferred.
• Warehouse experience preferred.
• Ability to read, count accurately, write legibly, and perform basic math.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow safety-focused instructions.
• Ability to multitask and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines.
• Flexibility to perform a variety of warehouse tasks as needed.
• Ability to lift up to 100 lbs with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and reach for extended periods.

Benefits

As a union Warehouse Associate, you’ll benefit from a comprehensive, employee-first benefits package designed to support your health, financial security, and long-term growth. Our union-backed benefits go beyond the basics—providing stability, strong protections, and meaningful perks that reward your hard work and commitment. Benefits include:

• Union-provided medical, dental, and vision insurance with no employee deductions (only standard copayments)
• Weekly pay 10 paid holidays plus 4 floating holidays
• Vacation and sick time
• Union annual wage increases
• Annuity (retirement savings plan)
• FICA reimbursement after 2 years of employment
• Shift differential
• Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
• Company-issued boot allowance
• Company-provided PPE and apparel
• Continual education opportunities
• Longevity awards with pay increases
• Maternity and bereavement

Why Turtle?

Founded in 1923, Turtle is a fourth-generation, family-owned, and three-generation women-owned business, and one of the nation’s largest independent electrical and industrial distributors. Headquartered in Clark, NJ, our Electrical Distribution division operates 14 branches spanning from coast to coast. It is a significant force in the engineering and procurement of power distribution, automation, lighting, and energy projects, offering integrated services for the industrial and construction markets. Turtle Integrated provides on-site MRO procurement, cost-saving, and spend analytics across the US and in Canada, Puerto Rico, and Mexico.

What to do next

You can begin by filling out our application online. If you want to learn more about Turtle, please visit our website www.turtle.com or our LinkedIn: @Turtle. Turtle is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.