Part-Time Warehouse Associate - Furniture

Part-Time Warehouse Associate – Furniture

Newport News, Virginia, United States | Part-time

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.