Warehouse Associate (Otsego - 1st Shift)

Overview

You love the physical nature of working in a warehouse and being part of team! Come, discover a warehouse career that's designed to be different.

As a Warehouse Associate with Room & Board, you take pride in working as part of a team to keep our customers' products flowing in and out of our 700,000+ sq. ft. distribution center. You'll enjoy the physical nature of the role, the camaraderie of the team, and a strong respect for the care and integrity of our American-made furniture products.

In this role, you'll work as part of a team to unload inbound deliveries from our vendor partners, making sure everything finds its spot in our facility. You'll also pick orders from racks, making sure products are securely wrapped and ready for their outbound adventure. You will also use a computerized inventory system to help keep our inventory on point and our inventory game strong!

Schedule: Monday through Friday - 6:30AM to 3:00PM with occasional paid overtime

Job Location: 6651 Queens Ave NE, Otsego, MN 55330

We offer our Warehouse Associates:

• Salary: $21.00 - $23.00 / hour ($43,680 - $47,840/ year)
  Starting pay based on experience/qualifications. Guaranteed 40-hour workweek, plus occasional paid overtime.
• Benefits that focus on holistic well-being. The whole person matters, not just the one who shows up for work. That's why we invest in holistic well-being that supports and encourages you to live a full life. Besides a competitive paycheck, we offer several awesome perks to help you thrive in every aspect of life. Picture this: three weeks of paid vacation, a generous 401(k) match, profit-sharing, and a whole bunch of cool extras. We're talking about benefits that cover you from head to toe - physically, emotionally, and financially.
• Meaningful work. We create a meaningful work experience by empowering everyone to contribute, taking pride in everything we do, and making the world sustainable, inclusive, and beautiful.
• A culture of respect. We sustain a culture of respect by relying on our shared values, building supportive and kind teams, and ensuring all voices are heard and celebrated.

To view our benefits in detail and to learn more about our culture, please visit our career site at

The qualities you'll bring as a Warehouse Associate:

• You thrive working in a productive environment where quality is valued over speed.
• You take pride in your work and appreciate being empowered to solve problems and make things right.
• You pay attention to the details in a job well done. If issues arise, you take time to resolve them.
• You work well independently and also value the camaraderie of a team.
• You hold yourself accountable and appreciate being part of a team comprised of the same.
• You bring a safety-first mindset.

Additional Requirements to be a Warehouse Associate:

• While this is a physical role, it takes as much finesse as stamina to be effective. To successfully perform this role, you must be able to load/lift/carry heavy items (up to 100+ lbs.) while climbing, balancing, kneeling, crouching, walking, etc. At times, loading/lifting/carrying larger items with a warehouse partner and appropriate support equipment as required.
• Ability to operate dollies, order pickers, pallet jacks, and hand trucks. Prior experience preferred, but training provided.
• Must be comfortable working at heights up to 24 feet, including the safe use of lift equipment (e.g., Order Picker, Rider Jack Truck, Standing Forklift) while maintaining balance and stability.
• Pass all pre-employment tasks, including a physical abilities test.
• Ability to provide proof of identity and legal work authorization upon hire.

Application Deadline: This Warehouse Associate position will remain open until filled; there is no specified deadline.

Room & Board is a modern furniture and home decor retailer committed to creating beautiful, well-made products while providing exceptional customer service. Our mission is to help people create homes they love through timeless designs, sustainable practices, and a focus on quality craftsmanship. To view our benefits in detail and to learn more about our culture, please visit our career site at

Room & Board is an equal employment opportunity employer. Our policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or staff member on the basis of age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, disability, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. We also prohibit harassment of applicants and staff members based on any protected category, characteristic or status. It is also our policy to comply with all applicable state, federal and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

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