Warehouse Associate

Description

We are inspired Placemakers who enhance the built environment with a focus on brand and culture. Across multiple studios, Elements provides a comprehensive portfolio of products and services for the interior built environment. We combine our interiors expertise with construction capability and the collaborative, cross-functional process of human-centered design. This holistic approach to the built environment creates a seamless experience and exceptional results for our clients.

This position is with our studio, Slate: A premier commercial Steelcase furniture dealer. We are a dynamic, high-performing team that thrives in a collaborative environment, committed to crafting inviting and memorable spaces that reflect our clients' visions and foster long-term customer loyalty. We celebrate creativity and innovation, ensuring that every project not only meets but exceeds expectations.

Elements Core Values:

we before me | stay curious | know your impact | bring it | own your craft | enjoy the ride

As a Warehouse Associate in our Slate studio, you will play a key role in keeping our operations running smoothly by receiving and inspecting deliveries, organizing inventory, and staging materials for our installation teams. This is a hands-on, physically active role in a fast-paced warehouse environment where attention to detail and teamwork are essential. You’ll have the opportunity to learn new skills, support multiple teams, and make a visible impact every day.

If you are organized, adaptable, and ready to be the backbone of our studio, we would love to meet you!

• Receive, verify, and inspect incoming shipments against purchase orders and invoices, reporting any damaged or missing items promptly.
• Organize, label, store, handle, and transport materials safely, including fragile or hazardous items, in designated warehouse locations following warehouse procedures.
• Prepare outgoing shipments by picking, packing, and labeling materials accurately according to project and customer requirements.
• Operate warehouse equipment safely, including forklifts, pallet jacks, and hand trucks.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe warehouse by managing inventory layout, keeping aisleways clear, and supporting efficient studio operations.
• Collaborate closely with warehouse and installation teams to manage priorities, adapt to changing schedules, and keep materials moving efficiently.
• Deliver materials to job sites as needed using company vehicles, including 24-foot box trucks and cargo vans.
• Stay informed by reviewing the warehouse calendar and regularly checking email and Microsoft Teams for schedules, priorities, and updates.
• Follow all safety policies and regulations while in the warehouse, including wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE) such as safety vests and work boots at all times.

• 2+ years of prior warehouse, shipping/receiving, or inventory experience and a high school diploma or equivalent, with furniture installation experience highly preferred.
• Highly organized, with strong time management skills and the ability to prioritize effectively in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and a strong customer-service mindset to support internal teams.
• Comfortable with physical tasks, including lifting up to 50 lbs, staging materials, unloading deliveries, and occasional site work.
• Reach forklift experience (preferred) and willingness to obtain certification through company training.
• Basic computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Teams, etc.), plus a willingness to learn new software systems that support inventory management and order processing (e.g., Snap…