Warehouse Associate - 4-Day Work Week

Candidate Source is hiring a Warehouse Associate for a temp-to-hire opportunity with a wholesale distributor of fire protection supplies in Richmond, VA. In this hands-on role, you'll receive shipments, manage inventory, pick and pack customer orders, and keep the warehouse running smoothly. The permanent schedule is Monday through Thursday, so you get 3-day weekends, every weekend.

Shift/Hours

• Schedule: Monday-Thursday, 2:30pm-1:00am (4-day work week, Fridays off)
• Training: 4-6 weeks on 1st shift (Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm) before moving to your permanent schedule
• Temp-to-hire, full-time, overtime eligible
• Pay: $18-$20/hr depending on experience

Job Duties

• Receive, count and verify incoming vendor shipments and customer returns
• Note and handle shipping discrepancies such as overages, shortages and damaged freight
• Pick, pack and audit customer orders using RF scanners or pick tickets
• Identify damaged, special-order and non-stock material and store it in the right locations
• Load and unload trucks using forklifts and other material handling equipment
• Complete shipping documentation for third-party carrier shipments
• Keep the warehouse clean, organized and safe

Job Requirements

• 1+ year of warehouse receiving and material handling experience
• Must be able to work Monday-Thursday, 2:30pm-1:00am after training
• Valid driver's license and ability to pass a driving record check
• Ability to pass a DOT physical and drug screen
• Able to frequently lift up to 100 lbs in a warehouse with limited climate control
• Forklift experience preferred
• Experience with fire protection, plumbing or pipe/valve/fitting products is a plus
• Strong attention to detail and basic math skills, including fractions and decimals
• Comfortable learning warehouse computer systems and RF scanners
• Able to read, write, speak and understand English

Why You'll Like This Job

• 3-day weekends. Work Monday-Thursday and keep Friday through Sunday for yourself.
• Paid day-shift training. You'll learn the job alongside the team before moving to your permanent schedule.
• Path to permanent. This is a temp-to-hire role with a long-established distributor.
• Overtime eligible, so you can earn more.
• Safety first. Safety training and protective equipment are provided.