Warehouse Associate

CORT • Capitol Heights, MD

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About The Position

CORT Furniture Rental is hiring a full-time Warehouse Associate to assist with warehouse operations, including loading and unloading trucks, processing furniture, and maintaining the warehouse. The role helps ensure furniture is rental-ready for delivery teams and supports an optimal customer experience. Associates are cross-trained in warehouse functions and may work in different roles according to daily business needs.

The position pays $18.50 per hour and is scheduled Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The role is 40 hours per week, with occasional overtime opportunities.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Must be physically able and willing to move furniture, including lifting 50 pounds or more regularly, or 100 pounds with a partner.
• Must be able to operate equipment such as RF scanners, pallet jacks, forklifts, and stand-up reach trucks.
• Must pass a drug screening as a condition of employment; the screening does not include THC.
• Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred.
• Previous warehousing experience preferred; candidates with more relevant experience receive priority consideration.
• Forklift Operator certification preferred; on-the-job certification is provided.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload trucks for daily routes, avoiding scratches or damage and placing items correctly.
• Pull and stage furniture for the next day's deliveries accurately and efficiently.
• Clean, touch up, and repair furniture so it is rental-ready.
• Maintain and clean the warehouse, including breaking down cardboard and disposing of trash.
• Perform cycle counts, maintain inventory accuracy, and relocate products as needed.
• Participate in safety meetings and daily warm-ups, and comply with safety regulations.
• Assist drivers with deliveries when needed.
• Participate in special projects and perform other assigned tasks.

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Paid training
• Occasional overtime opportunities
• Promote-from-within culture
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance available on the first of the month after the hire date
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Paid vacation
• Paid sick days
• Paid holidays
• Company-paid disability insurance
• Company-paid life insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee discounts and perks

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed