Job Description

Location: Newport News,Virginia,United States

Mercana is one of North America’s leading home furnishings wholesalers, with interior designers and retail partners around the globe. As a “design-first” company, we produce unique pieces for the home each season, including wall art, furniture, lighting, and home decor accessories.

We are seeking a hardworking and positive individual to join our Warehouse Team. This team plays a crucial role in managing the inventory and movement of our products. The successful candidate will be a well-organized team player who prioritizes safety while pursuing quality work. Above all, they have a positive attitude, contributing to our respectful work environment.

Responsibilities:

• Efficiently pick and pack orders for shipment on time.

• Conduct quality control checks to ensure accuracy and product integrity.

• Utilize a warehouse management system to track inventory and manage orders.

• Assist with stocking and organizing inventory within the distribution center.

• Operate material handling equipment, such as forklifts and pallet jacks, safely.

• Adhere to safety protocols and guidelines while performing heavy lifting and loading/unloading tasks.

• The manager may assign additional tasks.

Qualifications:

• Positive attitude and reliable

• Basic computer acumen -will be interacting with our internal shipping/picking order management system.

• Must have experience with picking and packing products

• Candidates must be physically fit, as there is repetitive bending, twisting, reaching, and lifting

• Must be able to work with furniture products, some weighing up to 300lbs, with appropriate support equipment

• Experience participating in inventory counts is an asset

• Comfort operating at heights of up to 30 ft on secure safety equipment 

• Fluency in English, both oral and written, is required

• Reliable Transportation to/from the facility is an asset

• Steel-toed safety shoes are required. Additional PPE will be provided.

What we offer:

At Mercana, we want to continually invest in our greatest resource – our people. We hope to make your employment experience with us the best possible, with employee rewards that contribute to a balanced and enjoyable lifestyle for you. Here is what you can expect from us:

• Competitive Salary Packages

  • Starting wage: $18/hr, with potential for more, based on experience. 

• • Life insurance for all employees

  • Two weeks of paid vacation leave annually

• Daytime shifts
  Flexible days and work hours
  Part-time availability of 8–25 hours per week

• Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for Mercana staff on all furniture, lighting, and accessories

• A dynamic work environment with a great group of people

• Company-funded events

• Career development potential

Please note that candidates will be asked to complete a criminal record check. Details will be provided through the application process.

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