Warehouse Associate

Title: Warehouse Associate

Location: Somerset, NJ

Type: Full-time

Shift: Monday – Friday, 1:30 pm start

Pay: Starting at $20–21/hr

Union Position:

About the Role

The warehouse associate is responsible for accurately selecting, packing, and preparing products for shipment while maintaining high standards for efficiency, safety, and cleanliness in daily warehouse operations.

Responsibilities

Pick products based on order requirements using the Warehouse Management System (WMS).

Verify correct item numbers, quantities, labels, and expiration dates.

Pack, bag, tag, or label orders as required to prepare them for shipment.

Ensure outgoing shipments are complete, correct, and properly documented in WMS.

Assist with receiving tasks, including counting products, checking packing slips, and inspecting for damage or shortages.

Rotate stock properly and place items in appropriate storage locations.

Move products using pallet jacks or other non‑forklift equipment.

Maintain a clean and orderly work area, including aisles, equipment, and storage areas.

Perform repack or re‑box tasks according to training and instructions.

Repair or recoup damaged goods as needed.

Assist with inventory accuracy, including cycle counts and aisle assessments.

Operate warehouse equipment safely and follow all OSHA and company safety procedures.

Charge equipment batteries and perform basic equipment upkeep.

Cut wire to specified lengths according to customer and production requirements.

Pull and stage pipe in specified quantities.

Identify different wire types to fulfill customer orders correctly.

Spool various wire sizes onto reels using wire‑cutting machinery.

Correctly select, measure, and cut wire to customer specifications.

Support general warehouse tasks such as trash removal, replenishing supplies, snow removal, and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

High School Diploma or equivalent.

Forklift experience preferred.

Warehouse experience preferred.

Ability to read, count accurately, write legibly, and perform basic math.

Strong attention to detail and ability to follow safety‑focused instructions.

Ability to multitask and work efficiently in a fast‑paced environment with tight deadlines.

Flexibility to perform a variety of warehouse tasks as needed.

Ability to lift up to 100 lbs with or without reasonable accommodation.

Ability to stand, walk, bend, and reach for extended periods.

Benefits

Union‑provided medical, dental, and vision insurance with no employee deductions (only standard copayments)

Weekly pay

10 paid holidays plus 4 floating holidays

Vacation and sick time

Union annual wage increases

Annuity (retirement savings plan)

FICA reimbursement after 2 years of employment

Shift differential

Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)

Company‑issued boot allowance

Company‑provided PPE and apparel

Continual education opportunities

Longevity awards with pay increases

Maternity and bereavement

Turtle is proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

Turtle is a fourth‑generation, family‑owned, and three‑generation women‑owned business, and one of the nation’s largest independent electrical and industrial distributors.

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