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FERGUSON

Warehouse Associate - Entry Level

Columbia, SC · On-site

$18/hr

Ferguson is currently seeking an entry level Warehouse Associate to join our team! Position Details ... The Company is an equal opportunity employer as well as a government contractor that shall abide by ...

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Project Coordinator

Columbia, SC

... Government and commercial customer base including fortune 100 companies and most state and federal ... South Carolina seeks an entry level resource in Project Coordination/Management of small to large ...

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Warehouse Associate - Entry Level

Columbia, SC • On-site

Ferguson Enterprises Inc.
Wholesale • 10K+ employees
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$18/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 6 days ago

Ferguson Waterworks rating

9.3

Company rating: 9.3 out of 10

Based on 14 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

14th of 430 rated retail wholesalers

Job description

Job Posting:

Since 1953, Ferguson has been a source of quality supplies for a variety of industries. Together We Build Better infrastructure, better homes and better businesses. We exist to make our customers' complex projects simple, successful, and sustainable. We proactively solve problems, adapt and grow to continuously serve our customers, communities and each other. Ferguson, a Fortune 500 company, is proud to provide best-in-class products, service and capabilities across the following industries: Commercial/Mechanical, Facilities Supply, Fire and Fabrication, HVAC, Industrial, Residential Trade, Residential Building and Remodel, Waterworks and Residential Digital Commerce. Ferguson has approximately 36,000 associates across 1,700 locations. Ferguson is a community of proud associates who operate with the shared purpose of building something meaningful. You will build a career that you are proud of, at a company you can believe in.

Ferguson is currently seeking an entry level Warehouse Associate to join our team!

Position Details:
  • Location: Onsite in Columbia, SC
  • Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8AM - 4:30PM
  • Starting Pay: $18 per hour, with potential for an increase based on experience
Responsibilities
  • Safely operate a stand-up forklift (order selector/cherry picker) to pull and prepare outbound customer orders.
  • Build, wrap, sort, and transport pallets and packages.
  • Use technology like RF devices to sort, scan, and prepare orders.
  • Accurately and timely receive, verify, stage and stock all incoming material.
  • Clean the workspace as you go and participate with the team in keeping our facility clean, safe, and accident free.
  • Must adhere to all safety regulations, including the correct usage of personal protective equipment (PPE). This includes wearing a safety harness with a maximum weight capacity of 400 lbs.
Qualifications
  • 0-3 years warehouse experience in shipping, receiving, delivery, or inventory management is preferred.
  • High attention to detail.
  • Comfortable in a fast paced, changing environment.
  • Positive demeanor, dependability, and strong work ethic.
  • Self-starter with ability to learn our systems quickly.
  • Continued focus on improving system efficiencies and business practices.
  • Ability to lift items that weigh up to 50lbs regularly.
  • Knowledge of safety regulations and procedures.

*Pre-employment drug and background screening required*

At Ferguson, we care for each other. We value our well-being just as much as our hard work. We are committed to a holistic approach towards benefits plans and programs that support the mental, physical and financial well-being of our associates. Our competitive offering not only includes benefits like health, dental, vision, paid time off, life insurance and a 401(k) with a company match, but our associates also enjoy additional meaningful and inclusive enhancements that are adaptable to their diverse situations and needs, including mental health coverage, gender affirming and family building benefits, paid parental leave, associate discounts, community involvement opportunities and more!

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Pay Range:

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$15.61 - $26.11

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Estimated Ranges displayed are Monthly for Salaried roles OR Hourly for all other roles.

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This role is Bonus or Incentive Plan eligible.

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Ferguson complies with all wage regulations. The starting wage may be higher in certain locations based on local or state wage requirements.

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The Company is an equal opportunity employer as well as a government contractor that shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-300.5(a), which prohibits discrimination against qualified protected Veterans and the requirements of 41 CFR 60-741.5(A), which prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability.

Ferguson Enterprises, LLC. is an equal employment employerF/M/Disability/Vet/SexualOrientation/Gender Identity.

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