Warehouse Associate – Entry Level

Job Description

Warehouse Associate – Entry Level | Ferguson Enterprises

The Tone:
This is a full-time, entry-level Warehouse Associate role at Ferguson Enterprises, a Fortune 500 company with approximately 36,000 associates across 1,700 locations. Ferguson is dedicated to “Build Better” infrastructure, homes, and businesses by making complex projects simple, successful, and sustainable for customers. This role is crucial to the company’s mission, ensuring the accurate and timely movement of essential supplies that support diverse industries. As a Warehouse Associate, you will be a key part of the supply chain, contributing directly to Ferguson’s commitment to best-in-class service and capabilities.

The TL;DR
• Role: Full Time
• Type: Full-time
• Pay: $16.39–$24.58 hourly
• Mission: Safely and efficiently manage material flow within the warehouse to support customer orders and maintain operational excellence.
• Tech Stack: RF devices

What You’ll Actually Do
• Order Preparation: Safely operate a stand-up forklift, including order selector or cherry picker models, to accurately pull and meticulously prepare outbound customer orders for efficient distribution.
• Material Handling: Diligently build, securely wrap, precisely sort, and carefully transport various pallets and packages across the warehouse, ensuring proper staging for next steps.
• Receiving & Stocking: Accurately and timely receive, meticulously verify, properly stage, and efficiently stock all incoming material, contributing to precise inventory management.
• Facility Maintenance: Consistently maintain a clean and organized workspace, actively collaborating with the team to uphold a safe, clean, and accident-free facility environment.
• Safety Compliance: Adhere strictly to all established safety regulations and procedures, including the correct and consistent usage of personal protective equipment (PPE), such as wearing a safety harness when required.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Entry-level warehouse operations knowledge, demonstrating a foundational understanding of material handling and storage principles.
• Experience: Must be at least 21 years of age. 0-3 years of warehouse experience in shipping, receiving, delivery, or inventory management is preferred.
• Skills: Valid state-issued driver’s license; ability to obtain a DOT Medical Card; high attention to detail; ability to lift items that weigh up to 50 lbs regularly; knowledge of safety regulations and procedures.
• Bonus: Comfortable working in a fast-paced, changing environment; positive demeanor, dependability, and strong work ethic; ability to learn new systems quickly; demonstrated focus on improving system efficiencies and business practices.