Warehouse Logistics Associate
About The Position
T&M Services is a commercial furniture installation and logistics partner serving the Midwest. The Des Moines warehouse supports commercial furniture projects, corporate relocations, and decommissions. Working alongside the Warehouse Manager, the Warehouse Logistics Associate combines hands-on warehouse work with computer tasks, client communication, and furniture service support. The role helps keep products, information, and service needs moving so crews and clients have what they need. This is an active, varied position involving receiving and organizing incoming goods, preparing products for jobs, maintaining inventory and service parts, assisting with furniture service work, and communicating with clients. The role includes 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 begin work by 7:00 AM, and punctuality and readiness for an early start are important. Freight schedules and project needs can change quickly. The position offers experience across warehouse operations, logistics, service, and customer support, with opportunities to grow skills. Starting pay is $18.00–$22.00 per hour, plus benefits.
Requirements
- Proficiency operating a forklift is required; comply with training, authorization, and safety requirements for equipment use.
- Prior experience operating an order picker is required.
- A valid driver’s license is required.
- 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 is helpful.
Responsibilities
- Receive, unload, inspect, and organize 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.
- Use computers and the Warehouse Management System to update inventory, enter receiving and shipping information, track product locations, and maintain accurate records.
- Communicate professionally 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; label and organize bins, track usage, count stock, and report 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
