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Warehouse Associate

Company: PrimeSource Building Products
Location: Various Locations (based on business needs)
Shift: Varies by location
Pay: Competitive hourly rate (based on experience and location)

Position Overview

PrimeSource Building Products is seeking dependable and safety-focused Warehouse Associates to support daily warehouse operations. This is a great opportunity to join a growing organization that values hard work, teamwork, and internal advancement.

Warehouse Associates play a critical role in the accurate handling, movement, and storage of materials while maintaining a clean and safe work environment. The ideal candidate is reliable, detail-oriented, and able to thrive in a fast-paced, team-driven operation. This role offers a clear career path for individuals interested in advancing within warehouse operations, logistics, and leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Safely operate warehouse equipment such as forklifts, reach trucks, order pickers, and pallet jacks (as required by location)
• Pick, pack, stage, and load orders accurately and efficiently
• Perform shipping and receiving activities, including verifying materials and documentation
• Utilize Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and RF scanners to track inventory and product movement
• Conduct routine inspections of equipment and report safety or maintenance concerns
• Maintain organization and cleanliness of work areas in accordance with safety standards
• Follow all company policies, procedures, and safety guidelines
• Collaborate with team members to meet productivity and operational goals
• Support additional warehouse tasks as assigned

Qualifications

• Prior warehouse or material handling experience preferred
• Experience using RF scanners and inventory systems strongly preferred
• Ability to operate material handling equipment (training provided where applicable)
• Strong attention to detail with a high level of accuracy
• Mechanical aptitude and basic troubleshooting skills a plus
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the workday
• Frequent bending, stooping, reaching, pushing, and pulling
• Ability to lift, carry, and move materials weighing up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation
• Ability to safely climb ladders or platforms as required by the role
• Ability to perform repetitive motions such as grasping, handling, and scanning
• Ability to work in a warehouse environment that may include varying temperatures, noise levels, dust, and machinery

Career Growth & Advancement

PrimeSource Building Products is committed to developing our people and promoting from within. Many of our leaders began their careers in warehouse operations.

Typical career progression may include:

• Warehouse Associate - Learn warehouse operations, safety practices, and inventory systems
• Warehouse Lead - Support daily workflow, train team members, and assist with operational coordination
• Warehouse Supervisor - Lead teams, manage performance, support safety and productivity initiatives, and partner with leadership to drive operational success

Advancement is based on performance, reliability, and alignment with PrimeSource's Blueprint values.

Why Join PrimeSource Building Products

• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits
• Career growth and advancement opportunities across warehouse operations and leadership roles
• Team-oriented culture built on PrimeSource's Blueprint values:
• Care - We look out for one another and work safely
• Winning Together - We succeed as a team
• Working Hard - We take pride in our work
• Working Smart - We focus on efficiency and accuracy
• Working Fast - We move with urgency to meet customer needs
• Commitment to safety, employee development, and operational excellence

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

PrimeSource Building Products, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. PrimeSource Building Products, Inc. is fully committed to equal employment opportunity (EEO) and maintaining a workplace free of discrimination and harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

PrimeSource Building Products, Inc. will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and complies fully with applicable federal, state, and local laws.