Warehouse Associate

Overview CORT Tradeshow and Events is hiring immediately for Warehouse Associates in San Diego, CA! CORT Events provides furniture rental solutions to trade shows and events including festivals, weddings, corporate events, or even the Superbowl! 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 events, tradeshows, or transfers to other districts. The Warehouse Associate will be cross‑trained in all aspects of warehousing and may fill different roles based on daily business needs. Pay: $20 / hour Schedule: Typical schedule is Mon‑Fri 7am-3:30pm with occasional Saturdays. Flexibility is required to work outside of these hours during peak periods. What We Offer Hourly pay rate; weekly pay; paid training; opportunity to earn 40 hours a week plus occasional overtime 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 Loading and unloading trucks, ensuring no scratches or damage and correct item placement. Order fulfillment: pick, stage, and prepare items for customer delivery or district transfers. Furniture processing: clean, touch up, repair, or wrap furniture to ensure it is rental‑ready or properly protected for storage. Furniture assembly: assemble or disassemble furniture pieces as needed. Warehouse maintenance: maintain and clean the warehouse, including breaking down cardboard and dumping trash. Inventory control: perform cycle counts and maintain inventory accuracy, relocating products as needed. Inventory handling: tag, store, and organize products in the warehouse according to procedures. Safety and compliance: 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 High School Diploma or GED equivalent preferred. Reliable transportation. 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. 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. 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 for 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