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Lavalette Carpet and Tile

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Operations Associate

Lavalette, WV · On-site

$14 - $18/hr

... Associate to join our team. This is a hands-on position that combines warehouse operations ... Communicate professionally with customers, builders, contractors, and installers Customer Service ...

NorthEastern

WV

The position is responsible for ensuring efficient contract execution, mitigating institutional risk, and advancing the continuous improvement of contracting processes and systems. The Associate ...

Core and Main LP

Manufacturing Associate

Mount Clare, WV · On-site

... contractors across municipal, non-residential and residential end markets, nationwide. With over 370 locations across the U.S., the company provides its customers local expertise backed by a national ...

Coreandmain

Manufacturing Associate

Mount Clare, WV · On-site

... contractors across municipal, non-residential and residential end markets, nationwide. With over 370 locations across the U.S., the company provides its customers local expertise backed by a national ...

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What is a contractor associate?

Contractor Associates are professionals who support the operations of a contractor or contracting business. Their responsibilities often include assisting with project management, coordinating with clients and subcontractors, managing documentation, and ensuring compliance with regulations. They play a key role in facilitating communication and helping projects run smoothly from start to finish. Contractor Associates may work in various sectors such as construction, engineering, or facilities management, depending on the employer’s focus.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a contractor associate, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Contractor Associate, you need strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and knowledge of contract management processes, often supported by a relevant bachelor’s degree. Familiarity with contract management software, Microsoft Office Suite, and possibly certification in contract administration (such as NCMA’s Certified Federal Contracts Manager) is typical. Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving abilities help build effective relationships with vendors and internal teams. These skills ensure accurate, compliant contract execution and efficient collaboration, which are critical for organizational success.

What are some common challenges faced by contractor associates when managing multiple projects simultaneously?

Contractor Associates often juggle several projects at once, which can present challenges such as prioritizing tasks, tracking project progress, and ensuring clear communication among stakeholders. Time management is crucial, as is staying organized with documentation, contracts, and deadlines. Collaborating effectively with contractors, clients, and internal teams helps prevent miscommunications and ensures that projects are completed on time and within budget.

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Operations Associate

Lavalette, WV • On-site

Lavalette Carpet and Tile
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$14 - $18/hr

Full-time

PTO

Posted 6 days ago

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Job description

Job Overview:

Lavalette Carpet and Tile is looking for a dependable, organized, and customer-focused Operations Associate to join our team. This is a hands-on position that combines warehouse operations, flooring material preparation, deliveries, inventory management, customer service, and in-store sales and estimating. The ideal candidate is someone who enjoys working with people, can stay organized in a fast-paced environment, and isn’t afraid to get their hands dirty when needed.

Key Responsibilities:

Flooring & Warehouse Operations:

  • Prepare flooring materials for installation, including measuring and cutting carpet
  • Pull, stage, organize, and label flooring materials for upcoming installations
  • Load and unload flooring materials
  • Maintain an organized and clean warehouse
  • Receive incoming shipments and verify quantities and materials
  • Monitor inventory and report shortages or discrepancies
  • Help maintain accurate inventory records
  • Assist installers and sales staff with material needs

Deliveries:

  • Deliver flooring materials to job sites and customers
  • Safely load and secure materials in company vehicles
  • Verify materials before leaving the store to ensure the correct products and quantities are being delivered
  • Communicate professionally with customers, builders, contractors, and installers

Customer Service & Sales:

  • Greet and assist customers in the showroom
  • Help customers select flooring products based on their needs, budget, and project
  • Answer questions about flooring products, installation, and availability
  • Measure and prepare estimates for residential flooring projects
  • Enter customer information and project details accurately
  • Follow up with customers on estimates and pending projects
  • Coordinate with sales staff and installers to ensure projects move smoothly
  • Provide a professional, friendly customer experience from initial inquiry through installation

Qualifications:

  • Previous flooring, construction, warehouse, delivery, or retail experience is preferred but not required
  • Strong customer-service and communication skills
  • Comfortable working with measurements and basic math
  • Ability to learn flooring products and estimating procedures
  • Organized and able to manage multiple tasks
  • Reliable and punctual
  • Valid driver’s license and good driving record
  • Able to lift and move flooring materials and work on your feet throughout the day
  • Comfortable using a computer, tablet, email, and basic office software
  • Must be willing to learn how to measure, estimate, cut, stage, and prepare flooring materials

What We’re Looking For:

We’re looking for someone who takes ownership of their work. The right person will be someone who sees that something needs to be done and takes care of it without always being asked. You should be comfortable switching between helping a customer in the showroom, preparing carpet for an installation, checking inventory, loading a delivery, and helping the sales team with an estimate.

A strong work ethic, reliability, attention to detail, and a positive attitude are more important to us than having years of flooring experience.

Schedule:

Full-time, Monday–Friday, with occasional Saturday hours as needed.

Compensation:

Competitive hourly pay based on experience and qualifications. Opportunities for bonuses and advancement may be available based on performance.


Why Work With Us?

Lavalette Carpet and Tile is an established local flooring company serving residential customers, builders, contractors, and commercial clients.

This position offers the opportunity to learn the flooring business from the ground up and develop skills in sales, estimating, warehouse operations, inventory management, logistics, and customer service.

If you’re dependable, motivated, enjoy working with people, and want a position where you can learn and grow, we’d like to meet you.