WAREHOUSE ASSOCIATE

Description

About Us:

Hardware Sales Inc is a third generation locally owned family company operating since 1962 and headquartered in Bellingham, WA. In addition to sales of hardware, tools, and all of the usual hardware store products, we are proud to provide our community with access to an extensive fleet of equipment rentals for both homeowners and contractors. Our Lawn Equipment Service Center is a certified repair center and offers a one-stop shop for purchasing, servicing and maintaining your lawn equipment.

Hardware Sales has worked hard to become one of the Pacific Northwest's premier hardware suppliers. Whether it's plumbing or electrical materials, automotive or garden supplies, housewares or hand trucks, hand or power tools, fasteners or fencing, padlocks or paint, cable or chain - we have them all, and much, much more! Hardware Sales is an award-winning business that fills several city blocks in Bellingham and offers over 68,000 items for sale to everyone from do-it-yourself homeowners to major contractors. What started in 1962 with three people, now has over 140 employees and covers a total of 37,000 square feet of retail and 50,000 Sq. Ft. warehouse In Bellingham, a 32,000 Sq. Ft. warehouse in Ferndale, WA, and a 55,000 Sq. Ft. warehouse in Whiteland, IN.

We are extremely proud of the customer service priority that has won us Cascadia Daily News Best Customer Service in 2022, in addition to winning Best Hardware Store more than once. Our reputation for having courteous and knowledgeable employees, the hundreds of years of hardware experience that our employees represent, and the extensive selection of tools, materials and supplies we carry make us one of a kind.

Job Summary:
We are seeking a dedicated Warehouse Associate to join our team. This role involves working closely with the Freight/Receiving department to manage, transport, and store goods across multiple warehouse locations. The Warehouse Associate will be responsible for ensuring the organization, accuracy, and flow of inventory from warehouses to the store, assisting customers with loading orders and play a key role in picking and packing orders for our industrial sales department or direct customers.. This is a physical role that requires the ability to lift and move heavy items.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Inventory Management & Organization:

   • Accurately organize, store, and maintain goods in designated warehouse locations.
   • Conduct regular inventory counts and report discrepancies.
   • Ensure that warehouse areas remain clean, organized, and compliant with safety standards.

2. Order Fulfillment:

   • Pick, pack, and prepare orders for the industrial sales department and direct customers.
   • Ensure orders are correctly labeled, packed, and ready for delivery or customer pickup.
   • Collaborate with the industrial sales team to meet specific order requirements and timelines.

3. Product Handling & Transportation:

   • Transport goods between warehouses and the store.
   • Assist with receiving shipments, inspecting goods for accuracy and damage.
   • Deliver products directly to customer vehicles when needed.

4. Customer Assistance:

   • Assist customers with loading orders into their vehicles.
   • Provide courteous and efficient service when interacting with customers during pickups or loadouts.

5. Collaboration & Coordination:

   • Work closely with store staff and other departments to manage product flow and ensure timely restocking.
   • Coordinate with the industrial sales team to prioritize urgent orders.

6. Equipment Operation:

   • Operate forklifts and other warehouse equipment safely and efficiently.
   • Obtain and maintain a valid forklift certification (training provided, if needed).

Qualifications

Job Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• A valid driver’s license is mandatory.
• Experience working in a hardware store or warehouse preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a customer-focused attitude.
• Ability to handle inventory, perform basic computer tasks for inventory management, and operate equipment.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a retail/warehouse environment.
• Attention to detail and good organizational skills.
• Basic math skills required for inventory management, measurements, and sales.
• Must be able to lift, push, and pull items weighing at least 50 pounds.
• Ability to work in a physically demanding environment, including climbing in and out of forklifts.
• Previous warehouse or logistics experience is a plus.

This position will require you to be on your feet throughout the day, as well as lifting, pushing, pulling, squatting, and bending. You should be able to lift 50 pounds from the ground as well as put heavy objects on shelves above your head. This job will require climbing ladders and going up and down stairs on a daily basis. This job will require you to be very organized and be able to identify differences in similar items with similar part numbers. Must be good with numbers.

This role is regular full-time, non-exempt, hourly position.

Hardware Sales is committed to the principles of equal employment. We are committed to complying with all federal, state, and local laws providing equal employment opportunities, and all other employment laws and regulations. It is our intent to maintain a work environment that is free of harassment, discrimination, or retaliation because of age (40 and older), race (including traits historically associated or perceived to be associated with race, which include, but are not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles such as afros, braids, locks, and twists), color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation (including transgender status, gender identity or expression), pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions), physical or mental disability (including obesity), genetic information (including testing and characteristics), veteran status, uniformed service member status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws. Hardware Sales is dedicated to the fulfillment of this policy in regard to all aspects of employment, including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, placement, transfer, training, promotion, rates of pay, and other compensation, termination, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.

Salary : $19 - $20