Warehouse Operative

DC Warehouse Associate 1

Emser Tile LLC, a nation-wide industry leader in the distribution of high-quality ceramic tile and natural stone seeks a Warehouse Associate 1. Our 50-plus-year history of unprecedented and continuous growth has created immediate opportunities for professionals. This position is located at our local Distribution Center.

Key Responsibilities

The DC Warehouse Associate 1 is responsible for handling product as it comes in from the port and securely shipping it to our local branches and customers.

Qualifications (Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Experience)

• Utilizes strap and wrap equipment
• Loads (shipping) and unloads (receiving) trucks
• Stages product on dock by container
• Demonstrates how to generate receiving labels and apply to appropriate pallet
• Uses RF gun to move product into position and Quality check before shipping
• Counts product accurately and ensures accuracy before put away, moves, and shipping
• Reads labels and identifies product
• Commits to learning, living, and promoting Emser Tile culture and values
• Thrive in a busy environment, highly organized, and goal-oriented
• Results-driven and customer-focused
• Knowledge of database and query functions
• Ability to accurately read and respond to non-verbal communication
• Utilizes critical thinking, decision making, and listening
• Employs influence, relationship building, composure, and open communication tactics to build trust with internal and external customers
• Excellent basic math functions (piece to square foot calculations)
• Ability to maintain composure in stressful times
• Bi-lingual in Spanish is a plus

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work in Distribution Center environment (hot in the summer, cold in the winter)
• Ability to lift weight up to 80 pounds
• Ability to see and hear
• Ability to use hands and arms
• Ability to bend and kneel
• Ability to stretch and grab
• Ability to work in a loud environment

Additional Requirements

• Regular, predictable attendance is an essential function of this job.
• This is an hourly position. The successful candidate will work a pre-scheduled workday but may be asked to work more based on business need.
• Other tasks may be required or assigned as necessary

About Emser

Since its establishment in 1968, Emser Tile has become the leading supplier of the world's finest tile and natural stone. Through our international production network and product development expertise, we offer myriad of possibilities that help retailers, contractors, homebuilders, commercial builders, architects & designers bring their ideas to life. Although Emser has grown rapidly, our on-going dedication to outstanding quality and service remains the hallmark of our success.

Emser is always seeking knowledgeable, career-minded professionals to become a part of our team and help drive our growth and expansion into new and existing markets. When it comes to challenging and rewarding career opportunities, Emser is the place to be!

As an Emser employee, you will enjoy healthcare coverage including medical, prescription drug, vision, and dental care. Your financial well-being will be supported through our 401(k) plan. Moreover, we offer a challenging & rewarding professional work environment. Emser's employee benefits package also includes:

• Paid Vacation Time
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Volunteer Time
• Life Insurance
• AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary Short and Long-Term Disability
• And much more

Career Development: Emser provides ongoing opportunities for professional training and encourages internal advancement and mobility.

Qualifications

Emser is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. Emser makes employment decisions on the basis of business needs, job requirements, individual qualifications and merit. Emser wants to have the best available people in every job. Therefore, Emser does not permit its employees to harass, discriminate or retaliate against other employees or applicants because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, military and veteran status, age, physical or mental disability, genetic characteristic, reproductive health decisions, family or parental status or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable laws. Equal employment opportunity will be extended to all persons in all aspects of the employer-employee relationship. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation benefits, and separation of employment. The Human Resources Department has overall responsibility for this policy and maintains reporting and monitoring procedures. Any questions or concerns should be referred to the Human Resources Department.