Warehouse - Associate

SSA Group, LLC•Columbia, SC

20d•$13 - $14•Onsite

About The Position

SSA Group is seeking a Warehouse Associate to work at Riverbanks Zoo & Garden. The role supports daily warehouse operations and helps Food & Beverage locations stay stocked by filling daily requisitions. The associate follows established procedures for inventory, storage, and distribution, maintains a clean and safe work environment, and complies with applicable health and safety regulations. The position requires flexibility to work varied hours and days, including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed, and the physical ability to stand for extended periods and handle boxes weighing 10–35 pounds. No previous experience is required, and applicants of all education backgrounds are eligible.

Requirements

Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills, combined with the ability to stay organized.
Ability to remain flexible in a fast-paced environment.
A team-oriented, personable, professional, upbeat, energetic approach and initiative.
Physical ability to stand for extended periods and lift, move, and handle boxes weighing 10–35 pounds as required.
Ability to work varied hours and days, including nights, weekends, and holidays, as needed.
No previous experience required; all education backgrounds are eligible.

Responsibilities

Perform daily warehouse duties under the direction of the Warehouse Management Team.
Work with Food & Beverage locations to ensure they are properly stocked and fill daily requisitions.
Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
Follow established control procedures for cataloging, inventory control, bulk storage, and distribution of materials, equipment, and supplies, and assist in maintaining the supply system.
Assist with receiving, storing, and distributing supplies and equipment in large, centralized warehousing operations.
Ensure compliance with applicable health and safety regulations.
Promote an inclusive and supportive approach within the Brand team and continue networking across units.
Focus on removing barriers and empowering growth and opportunity for team members at all levels.
Lead by example through sustainability and conservation efforts, applying knowledge of these efforts in business operations and providing opportunities to teach unit staff as appropriate.
Engage with SSA and the unit in community activities and opportunities to give back.
Perform other tasks as necessary.

Benefits

Zoo membership.
Flexible hours.
Meal plans and employee discounts at applicable locations.
Partial same-day pay availability and an on-demand pay program that provides access to a portion of earned wages before payday.
Eligible for overtime pay.
Participation in a 401(k) program with a 15% company match, subject to age, service, hours-worked, and enrollment-period eligibility conditions.
Tuition discount through a partner college.
Up to 8 hours of bereavement leave.
Holiday pay at 1.5 times the regular rate for hours worked on Christmas Day and Thanksgiving Day.
Paid sick leave in accordance with applicable state and local laws, with accrual terms varying by location.