Warehouse Associate - Quick Hire!

Ferguson is a reputable and established Fortune 500 company that has been a trusted source of quality supplies since 1953. With a legacy spanning over six decades, Ferguson serves a broad spectrum of industries including Commercial/Mechanical, Facilities Supply, Fire and Fabrication, HVAC, Industrial, Residential Trade, Residential Building and Remodel, Waterworks, and Residential Digital Commerce. The company prides itself on its ability to simplify complex projects, making them successful and sustainable for its customers. Ferguson employs approximately 36,000 associates across 1,700 locations, fostering a dynamic community of dedicated professionals committed to building better infrastructure, homes, and businesses. Ferguson is dedicated to proactive problem-solving, continuous growth, and service excellence, aiming to support customers, communities, and employees alike with superior products, service, and capabilities. Ferguson is currently seeking a Warehouse Associate to join their team in a full-time capacity. The position offers a stable Monday through Friday schedule with shifts from 7am to 4pm or 8:30am to 5pm and starts at $21.50 per hour or higher depending on experience. This role is crucial within the warehouse operations, ensuring that outbound customer orders are accurately pulled and prepared using Teknology such as RF devices and safely operating a stand-up forklift (order selector/cherry picker). The Warehouse Associate will be responsible for building, wrapping, sorting, and transporting pallets and packages, as well as receiving, verifying, staging, and stocking incoming materials efficiently. Maintaining a clean, safe, and accident-free work environment is an essential aspect of this role, in accordance with all safety regulations, including the proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE). The ideal candidate has 3-5 years of warehouse experience in shipping, receiving, delivery, or inventory management and is comfortable in a fast-paced and changing environment. The role also may involve some driver duties, adding a layer of versatility to the position. Candidates must display a high attention to detail, a positive demeanor, dependability, and a strong work ethic. Ferguson values self-starters who are quick to learn systems and contribute towards improving system efficiencies and business practices. Physically, the role requires the ability to lift items weighing up to 50 pounds regularly. Ferguson supports its associates through comprehensive benefits that cater to mental, physical, and financial well-being, including health, dental, vision insurance, paid time off, life insurance, and a 401(k) with company match, alongside progressive benefits such as mental health coverage, gender affirming and family-building benefits, paid parental leave, associate discounts, and community involvement opportunities. The company is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive, diverse, and supportive workplace for all associates.
  • Must be at least 18 years old
  • Valid state issued license is required
  • Ability to lift items that weigh up to 50lbs regularly
  • Must adhere to all safety regulations
  • Pre-employment drug and background screening required
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