What are the responsibilities and job description for the Warehouse Associate - Order Picker position at Shades of Light,LLC?
Warehouse Associate - Order Picker (FT)
Hours/Days Required: 5:00am-3:30pm Monday-Thursday
Company Overview
Shades of Light is one of the fastest-growing e-commerce brands in the $800 billion home furnishings market. We strive to inspire our customers to distinguish their unique style with a highly curated selection of hand-picked and exclusive designs. Shades of Light started from humble beginnings in 1986 as a small, single retail location in historic Richmond, Virginia selling unique, high-style lighting designs. Since that time, the company has grown to become a national, multi-channel retailer of lighting and other home decor products, including rugs, furniture, mirrors, fans, and wall décor. True to its heritage though, the company has remained singularly focus on its curated collection of high-style products and unique lighting designs, many of which are produced in-house by the company’s own staff of highly trained artisans.
Job Summary
Shades of Light is looking for an associate to join our Distribution Center team as a Forklift Operator. This individual would be responsible for the operation of an industrial lift truck (order picker/cherry picker) to efficiently move products to and from the racking system as directed by the DC Leadership Team while following safety protocol at all times.
Job Requirements
- Operate an industrial forklift (cherry picker) to move product between the warehouse floor and storage racks.
- Complete all necessary pre and post checks prior to operating or getting off the lift to ensure all safety protocols are being followed.
- Identify, dispose appropriately of, and alert management to any defective or damaged items.
- Communicate all safety issues and concerns you may observe to your supervisory or management team.
- Use a tablet and picklist to identify items in the racks and verify all information matches prior to pulling the item for distribution.
- Assist with all basic cleaning duties as needed to make sure the warehouse is operating in safe, clean, and orderly way.
- All other duties as assigned by management.
Basic Qualifications:
- High school, GED, or equivalent diploma
- 1 year of prior warehouse associate or forklift operator experience preferred.
- Ability to stand, bend, and lift up to 50lbs independently without accommodation.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- Comfortability working in a fast-paced environment.
- Comfortability using basic computer programs and software, prior WMS experience is preferred.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
Benefits
We offer an attractive benefits package including:
- Medical with Health Savings Account
- Dental
- Vision
- 401(k) plan with company match
- Paid time off
- 7 Paid holidays
- $200 referral bonus, and more!
**Shades of Light is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status**
