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Description

Job Title: Warehouse Associate - Temporary-to-Hire

FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt

Reports to: Operations Manager

Salary: $18.00-$22.00 per hour, plus full benefits eligibility

Date: 04/09/2026

Location: On-site, Monday through Friday, First Shift

Position Type: Temporary-to-Hire (expected duration of 4 months, with goal of permanent hire)

About BCD:

Come join our tight-knit team at BCD, where collaboration, innovation, and community are at the heart of everything we do. As a smaller business, we pride ourselves on fostering an inclusive environment where every voice is heard and valued. We believe in the power of teamwork to achieve goals, encourage creative solutions at every level, and have fun along the way.

BCD provides secure, reliable video storage solutions tailored to the needs of any project site. From small retailers monitoring foot traffic to large-scale smart cities deploying AI-based video analytics to improve safety, BCD partners with security integrators around the globe to create a safer world.

If you're passionate about contributing your skills, thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, and are eager to learn all aspects of warehouse and logistics operations, this role offers a unique opportunity to grow with the company and advance your career in operations.

Job Summary:

The Warehouse Associate is a critical, hands-on member of BCD's operations team, responsible for the efficient receipt, storage, and distribution of materials, equipment, and products. This role is essential to meeting production and delivery deadlines while maintaining a safe, organized, and professional warehouse environment.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, physically capable, collaborative, and eager to learn the full spectrum of warehouse and logistics operations. Applicants must have at least one year of warehouse or logistics experience and be 21 years of age or older to apply. This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to grow with the company and gain comprehensive exposure to all aspects of warehouse management.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Inspect and verify incoming shipments for accuracy and condition. 
• Safely unload, store, and organize materials and products in designated locations. 
• Accurately track and update inventory using NetSuite and RF Smart. 
• Conduct regular inventory cycle counts to maintain accuracy. 
• Pick, pack, and prepare customer orders for shipment according to specifications. 
• Ensure proper labeling, documentation, and packaging of outgoing shipments. 
• Operate forklifts and other warehouse equipment safely (must have forklift      license). 
• Adhere to all company policies, OSHA standards, and safety procedures. 
• Maintain a clean, organized, and hazard-free warehouse environment. 
• Communicate effectively with team members, management, and other departments to ensure smooth operations. 

Travel Requirements:

• None 

Physical Demands:

• Prolonged periods of standing, walking, bending, and stooping. 
• Frequent lifting and moving of materials up to 50 lbs. 
• Operating warehouse machinery and equipment safely. 
• Ability to navigate and work efficiently in a warehouse environment. 

Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package including:

• Student loan payment assistance 
• Retirement planning and 401(k) match
• Dental insurance
• Employee  assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Bereavement leave:
  • Immediate family members
  • Non-immediate family members
  • Pet bereavement leave
  • Reproductive loss leave
• Robust Paid holidays 
• Referral program
• Retirement plan with 401(k) matching up to 4%
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance
• Volunteer time off

Additional Notes / Opportunities:

• Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States for any employer 
• This is a temporary-to-hire position, expected to last approximately four months, with the goal of transitioning to permanent employment. 
• Candidates are eligible for full benefits from day one. 
• On-site work is required, Monday through Friday, first shift only. 
• This is a highly visible role for someone who wants to grow with the company, gain hands-on      experience, and learn all aspects of warehouse and logistics operations. 
• BCD values diversity and encourages applicants from all backgrounds to apply. 

Requirements

Required Skills & Abilities:

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in inventory and order processing. 
• Basic computer skills, including experience with inventory management systems. 
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced warehouse environment and meet deadlines.      
• Strong teamwork and communication skills. 
• Physical ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs and move materials throughout the warehouse. 
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, and perform repetitive tasks for extended periods. 

Required Education & Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent. 
• Minimum 1 year of warehouse, logistics, or inventory operations experience. 
• Applicants must be 21 years of age or older. 

Preferred Education & Experience:

• Experience with warehouse management systems (WMS). 
• Forklift certification. 
• Experience in shipping and receiving in an electronics, networking, or technology-focused warehouse is a plus.