Warehouse Associate

Warehouse AssociateThe Warehouse Associate supports daily operations in a small wholesale distribution warehouse by accurately preparing orders, organizing inventory, and loading delivery trucks. This role ensures products are picked, packed, and staged correctly while maintaining a safe, clean, and efficient work environment. It is a contract-to-hire opportunity for individuals seeking long-term employment and growth within a warehouse operation.ResponsibilitiesPick and prepare wholesale and customer orders for shipment or pickup with a high level of accuracy.Load trucks for local deliveries in a safe and efficient manner.Perform inventory putaway and maintain organized storage of products throughout the warehouse.Assist with inventory accuracy and stock management, including counts and adjustments as needed.Operate a sit-down forklift to move, stage, load, unload, and put away inventory.Support shipping and receiving activities, including staging incoming and outgoing products.Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment by following warehouse safety and housekeeping standards.Contribute across multiple operational functions within a smaller warehouse environment as business needs require.Essential SkillsProven experience operating a sit-down forklift safely in a warehouse environment.Ability to move, stage, load, unload, and put away inventory using a sit-down forklift.Experience accurately picking and packing customer and wholesale orders.Ability to prepare orders for pickup and delivery according to established procedures.Experience with inventory management, including putaway and maintaining inventory organization and accuracy.Ability to read and communicate in English to follow instructions, labels, and safety information.Ability to work in a warehouse environment and perform physical warehouse duties, including frequent walking, lifting, and moving products.Ability to lift up to 50 pounds on a regular basis.Bilingual communication skills is a plus.Reliability to work a consistent Monday through Friday first-shift schedule.Additional Skills & QualificationsPrior experience in wholesale, distribution, or general warehouse operations.Familiarity with shipping and receiving processes, including truck loading and unloading.Comfort working in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy in order fulfillment and inventory handling.Why Work Here?This opportunity offers a stable, contract-to-hire path with the potential for long-term employment in a smaller, collaborative warehouse setting. You will enjoy a consistent first-shift, Monday-through-Friday schedule with limited weekend overtime, supporting work-life balance. The role provides competitive hourly compensation and the chance to contribute across multiple operational functions, building a broad set of skills in a supportive and hands-on environment.Work EnvironmentThis is an onsite role in a small, fast-paced wholesale distribution warehouse. The position involves regular use of warehouse equipment, including sit-down forklifts, and requires frequent walking, lifting, order picking, inventory movement, and truck loading. The standard schedule is Monday through Friday on first shift, from approximately 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM, with occasional weekend overtime based on business demand. The environment emphasizes safety, organization, and teamwork while working around active material handling equipment and physical warehouse operations.Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Perth Amboy, NJ.Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $19.00 - $21.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)