Seasonal Warehouse Associate - Store Fixtures

External Ocean State Job Lot•North Kingstown, RI

27d•Onsite

About The Position

The Seasonal Fixture Warehouse Associate supports new and remodeled stores throughout the Ocean State Job Lot chain by handling retail store fixtures through their warehouse lifecycle, from inbound receipt to outbound distribution. The role helps ensure fixtures are processed and delivered to stores accurately and on time. Work is seasonal, Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., at $24.00 per hour. The associate may work at warehouse locations in North Kingstown, Rhode Island (80%); Woonsocket, Rhode Island (20%); and, minimally, Old Saybrook, Connecticut. The position works primarily in a distribution center environment, which may involve temperature extremes, noise, conveyors and equipment, and exposure to outside weather conditions. Duties involve regular physical activity, including moving merchandise, lifting up to 50 pounds regularly, reaching and bending, and working at heights of 20 feet or more. Associates may need to remain stationary or continually move for up to 10–12 hours per day. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Requirements

High school degree or equivalent.
Excellent decision-making and communication skills.
Required English speaking, reading, and comprehension skills.
Written and verbal communication skills.
Above-average knowledge of WMS and labeling software to help troubleshoot.
Proficiency with Google tools, including Sites, Slides, Drive, Docs, and Sheets.
Basic math and English reading skills, legible handwriting, and good verbal and written communication skills.
Licensed to operate various electric pallet jacks, forklifts, stockpicker scissor lifts, and walkie stackers, or able to obtain licensing within the first 90 days through company-provided training.
Ability to use fine motor skills to operate power tools.
Successful completion of Powered Equipment Training, the Stacking Area Training Program, and the associate proficiency test.
Ability to perform physical activities including lifting and moving 50 pounds regularly; bending, lifting, stretching, and reaching below the waist and above the head; ascending and descending safely to heights of 20 feet or more; and remaining stationary or continually moving for up to 10–12 hours per day.

Nice To Haves

Previous material-handling equipment experience in a warehouse facility or similar experience.
Bilingual Spanish skills.

Responsibilities

Receive merchandise into the Warehouse Management System using an RF scanner in accordance with safety, quality, and productivity standards.
Unload trailers and containers using powered equipment.
Inspect items for damage, verify them against worksheets, and note discrepancies.
Perform Stacker functions, including put-aways, replenishment, pull combine, transfers, consolidations, full pallet pulls, stacking T-Racks, splitting and moving cases, and order picking.
Complete required records, reports, and logs accurately and on time, including daily productivity sheets.
Prepare fixtures for shipment to stores; build shippable pallets, transport pallets to shipping and wrapping machines, and load fixtures onto trucks.
Maintain a neat, orderly, and clean work area that meets or exceeds safety, quality, and productivity standards.
Support daily setup of the work area and equipment and maintain adequate supply levels.
Resolve Warehouse Management System issues and escalate them to the manager as needed.
Perform recovery, shipping, picking, and special-project functions accurately, productively, and safely.
Label and date merchandise with identification numbers, packing slip information, and category numbers.
Prepare orders in the directed quantities and inspect equipment daily to ensure it is in proper condition.
Follow company standard operating procedures, OSHA requirements, and established productivity, cleanliness, quality, and accuracy standards.
Perform other job duties and tasks as requested by supervisors or managers.