Warehouse Associate

Company Overview

Richelieu is a leading North American distributor, importer, and manufacturer of specialty hardware and complementary products. Our products are targeted to an extensive customer base of kitchen and bathroom cabinet, storage and closet, home furnishing and office furniture manufacturers, door and window, residential and commercial woodworkers, and hardware retailers including renovation superstores. Richelieu offers customers a broad mix of high-end products sourced from manufacturers worldwide. With over 130,000 product offerings, 106 distribution centers, 2 manufacturing plants, and a state-of-the-art field force that passionately serves over 100,000 customers, Richelieu continues to stand in the forefront of a dynamic and ever-changing industry.

Since 1968, Richelieu understands the significance and impact of a strong set of Core Values. Richelieu stands behind these Five Core Values that serve as the guiding principles of everything we do: Customer Focus, Innovation, Performance, Respect/Integrity/Ethics, and Ownership.

These values are what allow us to achieve Our Mission: to enable our customers to profitably grow their businesses through the design and creation of exceptional kitchens, closets, and storage spaces.

Our Opportunity We are currently seeking a Warehouse Associate to join our team of professionals in our Pittsburgh location. This is a Monday through Friday, day shift only position.

Being a member of the Richelieu team means that you are part of something bigger than just yourself. As a growing and winning international organization that places emphasis on its people and culture, its career development opportunities, and the realization that healthy living is in part achieved by the proper balance of work and home, we are excited to be a company that our employees are passionate about! More can be found out about us at Richelieu.com as well as Richelieu YouTube . Key Responsibilities The Warehouse Associate will report to the Warehouse Manager and work with other members of the warehouse team to increase company profitability and customer satisfaction. Duties may include keeping material organized and ready to ship, ensuring correct items and quantities are packaged in the most efficient manner, and selecting warehouse merchandise to replace items sold. He/she will represent the company in a highly professional, safe, and cost-effective manner that complies with all safety and other applicable regulations.

Handle inventory as a warehouse helper, shipping and receiving helper, or traffic helper
Sort and organize merchandise so that it can be easily located
Keep records of items received and damaged merchandise returned
Tag and place inventory as it is received from vendors
Maintain quality control standards by checking items as they come in
Check product against orders for accuracy
Ensure all orders leave the facility in a manner consistent with Richelieu Core Values
Select the most efficient and cost-effective packaging option
Safely operate forklifts and other warehouse equipment as required
Maintain a safe driving record free of violations
May perform occasional showroom counter duties
Maintain proficiency in computerized systems and other technologies as required
Follow company policies and procedures
Maintain a safe and clean work environment
Other duties as assigned
Hours of operation are Monday - Friday, day shift only
Occasionally required: lifting/pushing/carrying items up to or more than 50 pounds, working around fumes, airborne particles, or toxic chemicals
What We Are Looking For Related experience in a similar position
Excellent communication, interpersonal and customer service skills
Excellent driving record free of violations
High School diploma preferred
Must be able to operate a forklift
Compensation and Benefits Competitive market-based hourly rate
Group insurance program (medical, dental, vision, life, disability, etc.)
Employee Stock Purchase Plan with employer matching
401(K) with employer matching
Paid vacation and holidays
Physical Demands/Work Environment: Occasionally required: lifting/pushing/carrying items up to or more than 50 pounds, working around fumes, airborne particles, or toxic chemicals
Frequently required: walking, climbing, balancing, bending, stooping, kneeling or crawling, talking or hearing, utilization of visual acuity to operate equipment, read technical information, and/or use a keyboard, working in high, precarious places
Continuously required: standing, utilization of hand and finger dexterity