Warehouse Associate

About the role

Your Impact
As a Warehouse Associate at Wayfair, you are the engine of our logistics network, directly responsible for ensuring our customers receive their orders quickly and in perfect condition. We move large volumes of product, from small parcels to full-size furniture, and rely on your focus on speed, safety, and attention to detail to keep our supply chain moving.

Responsibilities

• Handling & Movement: Safely load, unload, and move large and small furniture orders and inventory of various sizes. This will involve manually lifting items up to 75 lbs. unassisted and maneuvering/team lifting products up to 150 lbs.
• Technology & Inventory: Utilize scanners, handheld devices (e.g., Nexus), and warehouse software to accurately track, process, and update inventory and order locations across all operational stages.
• Quality & Preparation: Perform comprehensive quality control tasks, which may include inspecting, assembling (deluxing), repackaging, labeling, and sorting products to prevent damage before shipping.
• MHE Operation: When certified, safely operate various Material Handling Equipment (MHE), such as order pickers, electronic pallet jacks, and reach trucks, often at high elevations.
• Safety & Teamwork: Strictly adhere to all safety procedures and guidelines and maintain a clean, organized work area (5S) to ensure safety and efficiency.

Requirements

• Physical Capability: The ability to stand, walk, bend, lift, and work a full shift (8+ hours a day) in a dynamic, non-climate-controlled warehouse environment. The ability to frequently lift and move merchandise up to 75+ lbs. unassisted. The ability to read and comprehend English to ensure your safety and the safety of those working around you.
• Equipment Experience: Minimum 6 months of cherry picker, order picker, or related MHE experience required. The ability to work at heights (up to 40ft) while handling large products.
• Experience (Preferred): Previous warehouse, logistics, or comparable experience is preferred. A High School Diploma or GED is also preferred.
• Technical Skills: Basic ability to use computers, tablets, and handheld inventory devices is essential.

Qualifications

The ability to read and comprehend English to ensure your safety and the safety of those working around you. The ability to work in a dynamic, non-climate-controlled warehouse environment. The ability to frequently lift and move merchandise up to 75+ lbs. unassisted. The ability to work at heights (up to 40ft) while handling large products. Previous warehouse, logistics, or comparable experience is preferred. A High School Diploma or GED is also preferred. Basic ability to use computers, tablets, and handheld inventory devices is essential.

Skills

Physical capability, equipment experience, technical skills.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, and paid time off based on role type. Safety first culture, growth opportunities, and competitive pay.

Pay

Hourly Base Pay: USD 17.00 - USD 17.75. The range listed is just one component of Wayfair’s total compensation package for employees. Depending on the position offered, shift premiums, bonuses, commissions, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a comprehensive suite of medical, financial, and additional benefits.

Schedule

Seasonal.