Warehouse Associate

Overview CORT Furniture Rental is hiring immediately for full-time Warehouse Associates in Wallingford, CT ! The Warehouse Associate is responsible for assisting with various warehouse operations, including loading and unloading trucks, processing furniture, and maintaining the warehouse. This role ensures that furniture is rental-ready for delivery teams, contributing to an optimal customer experience. The Warehouse Associate will be cross-trained in all aspects of warehousing and may fill different roles based on daily business needs. Pay: $18/ hour Schedule: Monday-Friday, 6am - 2:30pm; some flexibility or overtime may be required What We Offer Hourly pay rate; weekly pay; paid training; 40-hours/week with occasional overtime opportunities Promote from within culture Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision) available on the first of the month after your hire date 401(k) retirement plan with company match Paid vacation, sick days, and holidays Company-paid disability and life insurance Tuition reimbursement Employee discounts and perks Responsibilities Load and unload trucks for daily routes, ensuring no scratches or damage and correct item placement. Pull and stage furniture for the next day's deliveries, ensuring accuracy and efficiency. Clean, touch up, and repair furniture to ensure it is rental-ready. Maintain and clean the warehouse, including breaking down cardboard and dumping trash. Perform cycle counts and maintain inventory accuracy, relocating products as needed. Participate in safety meetings, perform daily warm-ups, and ensure compliance with safety regulations. Assist drivers on deliveries when needed. Participate in special projects and other tasks as assigned. Qualifications 18 years of age or older Reliable transportation High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred Previous warehousing experience preferred; priority consideration will be given to candidates with more and relevant experience Forklift Operator certification preferred; on-the-job certification provided Physically able and willing to move furniture; ability to lift 50+ pounds on a regular basis or 100 pounds with a partner Able to operate equipment such as RF scanners, pallet jacks, forklifts, and stand-up reach trucks Must pass drug screening (does not include THC) as a condition of employment. About CORT CORT, a part of Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway, is the nation's leading provider of transition services, including furniture rental for home and office, event furnishings, destination services, apartment locating, touring and other services. With more than 100 offices, showrooms and clearance centers across the United States, operations in the United Kingdom and partners in more than 80 countries around the world, no other furniture rental company can match CORT's breadth of services. For more information on CORT, visit Working for CORT For more information on careers at CORT, visit This position is subject to a background check for any convictions directly related to its duties and responsibilities. Only job-related convictions will be considered and will not automatically disqualify the candidate.Pursuant to the Fair Chance Hiring Ordinance for participating locations, CORT will consider all qualified applicants to include those who may have criminal history records. Check your city government website for specific fair chance hiring information. CORT participates in the E-Verify program. Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the US. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment Visa at this time. EEO/AA Employer/Vets/Disability Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis; there is no set deadline to apply to this position. When it is determined that new applications will no longer be accepted, due to the positions being filled or a high volume of applicants has been received, this job advertisement will be removed. #J-18808-Ljbffr CORT