Warehouse Associate

Richards Building Supply • Poughkeepsie, NY

44d • $18 - $20 • Onsite

About The Position

Our Warehouse team members are responsible for receiving materials in the warehouse, loading trucks, and processing inventory.

Richards Building Supply is seeking a Warehouse Associate for our Poughkeepsie, NY location.

1st Shift "core" hours are 7 AM to 4 PM, eligible for Over Time as needed

Exterior Building Material knowledge preferred

Requirements

• High School degree or GED.
• Ability to stand, bend, and twist throughout complete shift.
• Forklift experience preferred.
• Ability to communicate with co-workers, vendors, and customers (verbal and written)
• Must have basic math skills for inventory counts; and English verbal and written communication skills to be able to read purchase orders and communicate with team members.
• Positive attitude and team player.
• Adhering to all safety policies, including wearing safety harness and other required equipment.
• Work Monday through Friday and opportunity for overtime during the busy season.
• Must be able to continually lift 50-100 lbs. of material throughout the day. Some lifting over 100 lbs. will be required.
• Must have a clean driving record

Nice To Haves

• Exterior Building Material knowledge preferred
• Forklift experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Load trucks with material scheduled for the day’s deliveries within compliance of securing and distributing weight limits according to DOT regulations.
• Providing superior customer service
• Double checking all loads for accuracy and ensuring that they are thoroughly secured for delivery
• Providing warehouse support including shipping/receiving
• Pulling order for walk-in customers

Benefits

• 20 PAID DAYS OFF (includes PTO, Holidays and Family Focused Company Closure between Christmas and New Years).
• Bonus Incentive program as well as Holiday bonuses and other bonus opportunities!
• Competitive Hourly Rate with great OT potential during peak season hours.
• Flexible work/life balanced hours, home every night and typical schedule Monday-Friday 7:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M.
• Significant employer contributions towards monthly premiums for Medical, Dental, Vision, Group Life and AD & D benefit plans.
• Additional Voluntary benefit options available including Short Term and Long Term Disability coverage, Accidental Injury, Critical Illness and Cancer plans as well as additional Life and AD& D benefit policies.
• 401K program with a best in industry company match.
• Opportunity for career advancement
• Family owned, operated and focused company!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED