Warehouse Associate - Cedar Rapids
About The Position
T&M Services is hiring a Warehouse Associate to support its Cedar Rapids warehouse, which serves commercial furniture projects, corporate relocations, and decommissions across the Midwest. Working alongside the Warehouse Manager, the role combines hands-on warehouse operations with computer-based inventory work, client communication, and furniture service support. The associate helps ensure products, information, and service needs are ready for crews and clients. The position involves receiving and organizing freight, preparing products for jobs, operating warehouse equipment, maintaining inventory records, responding to client questions, and assisting with furniture assembly and service needs. It is an active role with regular lifting, bending, reaching, standing, and walking, as well as computer work and client communication. Furniture and components weighing 50–75 pounds may need to be handled, using appropriate equipment and team assistance as needed. Essential duties must be performed safely, with or without reasonable accommodation. Crews start work by 7:00 AM, so punctuality and readiness for an early start are important. Freight schedules and project needs may change quickly, requiring organization and clear communication. Starting pay is $18.00–$22.00 per hour, plus benefits.
Requirements
- Proficiency operating a forklift.
- Prior experience operating an order picker.
- Valid driver's license.
- Computer proficiency, including accurate data entry and email, and the ability to learn and use inventory or warehouse management software.
- Strong communication and customer service skills, with confidence speaking directly with clients.
- Attention to detail when handling products, completing paperwork, and maintaining inventory records.
- Dependable, hands-on work ethic and ability to shift between physical work, computer tasks, and client needs.
- Ability to handle furniture and components weighing 50–75 pounds, using appropriate equipment and team assistance as needed.
- Ability to perform essential duties safely, with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Punctuality and readiness for an early start; crews begin by 7:00 AM.
Nice To Haves
- Furniture assembly, installation, repair, or service experience.
Responsibilities
- Receive, unload, inspect, and organize incoming furniture, freight, and materials; document shortages, damage, and discrepancies.
- Pull, stage, pack, and load products for installations, deliveries, relocations, and service work.
- Operate forklifts and order pickers to move, retrieve, and store products throughout the warehouse, following training, authorization, and safety requirements.
- Use computers and the Warehouse Management System to update inventory, enter receiving and shipping information, track product locations, and maintain accurate records.
- Communicate with clients by phone, email, and in person; answer questions, provide updates, and coordinate follow-up with the appropriate team member.
- Assist with furniture service work, including assembly, adjustments, minor repairs, and identifying or preparing replacement parts.
- Maintain miscellaneous parts, hardware, and service inventory by labeling and organizing bins, tracking usage, counting stock, and reporting replenishment needs.
- Coordinate with the Warehouse Manager and field crews to prepare products, tools, and parts for scheduled jobs and changing priorities.
- Keep staging areas, aisles, and workspaces clean and safe, including breaking down packaging and disposing of debris.
- Follow safety procedures, report equipment or product concerns promptly, and assist with other warehouse and operational duties as needed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
