Associate Assembler

Receiving & Assembly Associate

The Receiving & Assembly Associate is responsible for accurate intake of merchandise, inventory control, and professional assembly of products (grills, outdoor power equipment, furniture, etc.). This role directly impacts in-stock position, sales readiness, and customer satisfaction.

Core Responsibilities

1. Receiving & Inventory Control

• Receive, inspect, and verify incoming shipments against purchase orders and packing slips
• Identify and report discrepancies, damages, or shortages immediately
• Accurately check in merchandise using POS / inventory systems (Epicor or ACE systems)
• Label, tag, and route product to correct departments or staging areas
• Maintain organized receiving area with clear workflow (no bottlenecks)
• Execute vendor-managed inventory (VMI) processes where applicable
• Ensure priority items are floor-ready within same day (target: <24 hours)

2. Assembly Operations

• Assemble products to manufacturer and ACE standards:
• Grills (Weber, Traeger, Big Green Egg, Napoleon)
• Outdoor power equipment (EGO, Stihl, Toro)
• Patio furniture, wheelbarrows, snow blowers, etc.
• Perform safety checks and quality assurance before product hits the floor or delivery
• Stage completed units for display or customer pickup/delivery
• Maintain assembly tools, workspace, and parts inventory

3. Merchandising Support

• Assist with floor resets and seasonal builds (grill displays, snow, lawn & garden)
• Ensure assembled products are clean, priced, and retail-ready
• Support promotional setups and vendor displays

4. Delivery & Customer Support (as needed)

• Assist with loading customer vehicles safely and efficiently
• Support local deliveries when required
• Provide basic product education to customers (grill startup, equipment usage)

Qualifications

• Prior warehouse, receiving, or assembly experience preferred
• Mechanical aptitude (tools, equipment assembly) required
• Ability to lift 50100 lbs consistently
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
• Comfortable using inventory/POS systems
• Valid driver's license

Work Environment

• Fast-paced retail and warehouse setting
• Indoor and outdoor work depending on season
• Exposure to equipment, tools, and moving inventory

Compensation & Structure (optional to include)

• $17-$21 Hourly and performance incentives tied to assembly output (e.g., per grill/unit bonus) and receiving accuracy and speed.
• Opportunity for advancement into Operations or Floor Leadership