Warehouse Operations Associate I - Parts
About The Position
Visual Comfort & Co. is a resource for decorative and architectural lighting, ceiling fans, system controls, and automated shading solutions. The Warehouse Operations Associate I works in the Distribution department and collaborates with other warehouse departments as needed. The role involves receiving and processing incoming and outbound shipments, preparing orders, maintaining departmental inventory accuracy, operating warehouse equipment, and ensuring quality in the work area. The position follows a Monday–Friday schedule, 7:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m., with availability for a flexible schedule—including weekends, early mornings, and late evenings—if needed. The stated compensation is $21.62 per hour. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States; employment-based immigration sponsorship and assistance with other immigration sponsorship or benefits are not offered.
Requirements
- 1–3 years of previous experience in a warehousing environment.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Proficiency navigating JDE, RDS, DSI, SQL, and Microsoft Office programs.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and changing priorities.
- Ability to achieve results independently and through others by fostering teamwork and cooperation.
- Exceptional communication across email, chat, and phone.
- Availability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, early mornings, and late evenings, if needed.
- Must be authorized to work in the United States; employment-based immigration sponsorship and assistance with other immigration sponsorship or benefits are not offered.
- Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.
Nice To Haves
- Associate degree preferred.
Responsibilities
- Receive and process incoming and outbound shipments.
- Prepare orders.
- Maintain inventory accuracy in the department.
- Operate warehouse equipment.
- Ensure quality in the work area.
- Coordinate daily warehouse activities involving receiving, storage, and shipping.
- Monitor workflow and productivity, identify bottlenecks, and implement process improvements.
- Assist supervisors with scheduling and allocating labor and equipment resources.
- Handle complex shipping and receiving tasks, including high-value or sensitive shipments, and resolve issues promptly.
- Collaborate with procurement, logistics, customer service, and other warehouse departments to meet deadlines.
- Work effectively with others to accomplish organizational goals and identify and resolve problems.
- Adhere to Visual Comfort Company Values and maintain commitment, dependability, punctuality, and adherence to the agreed-upon schedule.
Benefits
- Structured training program, ongoing education, and career advancement opportunities.
- Vacation accrual and paid time off.
- Seven paid holidays per year and two floating holidays.
- Competitive compensation plan.
- Company covers the majority of employee medical premiums; vision and dental coverage is available beginning the first of the month following the start date.
- Company-provided life insurance and short-term disability coverage.
- 401(k) plan with company matching up to 4%, available beginning the first of the month following the hire date.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
