Warehouse Specialist

Warehouse Specialist – Fort Stewart, GA – Non‐Exempt – Full‐Time – Compensation: $24.11‐$24.11/hr

Benefits:
Tessera is proud to offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package to our eligible part‐time and full‐time employees. Full‐Time benefits of a Warehouse Specialist at Tessera include:
Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) retirement plan, Life & Short‐Term Disability Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts for both medical and dependent care, 11 paid federal holidays, accrual of 12 paid days of vacation at the start of employment, paid sick leave, Potential shared earning bonus, Tuition assistance is available after 1year of employment and potential scholarships for qualified dependents, Professional development, certifications, and training opportunities, Verizon wireless discount, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and an engaging wellness program.

Tessera is dedicated to “Creating Opportunities for People with Disabilities” by hiring and supporting individuals with disabilities as well as veterans with disabilities. We take pride in our purpose‐driven culture, our core values – Inclusion, Partnerships, Integrity – and our commitment to providing a safe and respectful work environment to our employees.

Tessera is seeking a dedicated and hardworking Warehouse Specialist with a can‐do attitude. This position is expected to start up November
01,2026.

• Unload and receive incoming freight, containers, and commercial trailers safely
• Loading and unloading of packages with the use of a forklift.
• Inspect incoming stock for structural damage, upholstery tears, or missing components; document and report discrepancies immediately
• Put away inventory into designated racking systems or staging lanes using forklifts, pallet jacks, or hand trucks
• Conduct routine cycle counts and physical inventory audits to maintain inventory accuracy
• Construct furniture units (e.g., desks, seating, cabinetry, shelving, or upholstered items) from flat‐packs or raw sub‐assemblies
• Interpret furniture instructions, blueprints, and assembly diagrams
• Assembling furniture units (such as desks, chairs, cabinets, or sofas) from flat‐packs raw components, or sub‐assemblies.
• Safely operate power and hand tools, including cordless drills, impact drivers, pneumatics, and hardware fasteners.
• Calibrate and align moving parts, such as drawer slides, cabinet hinges, leveling feet, etc.
• Perform quality checks on furniture pieces, addressing all cosmetic flaws, and verify structural stability.
• Pick and organize furniture pieces accurately based on active order manifests.
• Protect finished goods using heavy‐duty moving blankets, bubble wrap, corner protectors, and stretch film.
• Load and secure cargo inside transport vehicles utilizing load bars, tie‐down straps, and logistical tracks to entirely prevent shifting during transit.
• Maintain accurate driver logs, bills of lading, and delivery paperwork.
• Maintain a warehouse by breaking down cardboard, sweeping sawdust/debris, and properly storing tools.
• Adhere to all OSHA and company safety protocols, including the proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and safe lifting techniques.

• 1‐2 years of experience in warehouse operations, light manufacturing/product assembly preferred.
• Ability to obtain and maintain an in‐house forklift certification.
• Proficiency in using basic hand/power tools and comfort using digital inventory scanners or Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software, and Microsoft Office (specifically Excel).

Employees must have the ability to perform the following physical demands for extended periods of time with or without assistance. The physical demands of this position may be reasonably…