Warehouse Specialist

Compensation and Benefits

Team members earn $20.50 to $23.00 per hour base pay (including shift differentials and premiums) plus up to $2.46 per hour incentive pay based on performance.

Benefits include:

• 401(k) retirement savings plan with fully vested matching contribution and quarterly/annual discretionary contributions
• Health coverage (medical, dental, vision) and disability insurance up to 26 weeks short‑term and long‑term
• Life insurance for you and dependents
• Paid time off: vacation, sick time, holidays (up to 24 vacation hours pro‑rated in the first year, up to 48 sick hours, up to 9 holidays)
• Weekly pay incentive opportunities based on performance
• Dock‑to‑Driver program: CDL license and training paid by the company
• Tuition reimbursement, employee recognition program, merchandise discounts (Weber, Traeger, Yeti, Craftsman, DeWalt, etc.)
• Employee Assistance Program (free visits to therapists and lawyers, financial guidance, elder and childcare support, entertainment ticket assistance)
• Adoption cost reimbursement
• Comprehensive benefits provided in compliance with applicable plans and policies

As a Warehouse Specialist at the Fredericksburg distribution center, you will work within a values‑driven culture to service Ace Retailers by warehousing merchandise and fulfilling orders, ensuring safety and efficiency.

• Receiving: Unload freight with forklift or power equipment, process product via RF scanner onto dock, prepare for stocking.
• Stocking: Use RF scanner to resupply bins, maintain inventory, prepare freight for order picking while on foot or with reach lift.
• Order Filling: Use voice‑collect headset to select and stage merchandise, complete orders efficiently via foot or forklift.
• Shipping: Operate forklift or power equipment to load product onto outgoing trailers strategically.

Shift availability is varied. Safety is our number one priority; all team members receive extensive safety training and contribute to a safety‑centric culture.

• Minimum age 18 years
• Ability to walk or stand for extended periods
• Ability to stoop, squat, kneel regularly, and lift/carry up to 50 lbs
• Active safety champion, contributing to a safety‑centric culture
• Highly motivated, detail‑oriented, and self‑starter

Pay range for this position starts as listed in the posting but could be higher based on education, experience, and market conditions. The position description is not exhaustive; duties may change according to business needs.

Ace Hardware Corporation is committed to promoting equal employment opportunities and to preventing discrimination related to race, religion, color, sex (including sexual harassment), gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, disability, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other covered category under applicable law.