Warehouse Associate

Hackensack, NJ
A leading regional supplier of architectural and industrial coatings is seeking a reliable, detail-oriented individual to join the operations hub. This role is essential for maintaining the flow of inventory and ensuring the highest quality of custom-mixed products for a demanding professional clientele.

Core Responsibilities

  • Inventory Flow: Unload incoming freight, break down pallets, and organize stock using a FIFO (First In, First Out) system to ensure product readiness.

  • Order Fulfillment: Accurately pick products from warehouse shelves based on pick-tickets and stage them for rapid pickup or delivery.

  • Production & Tinting: Operate industrial mixing equipment and computerized tinting systems to prepare custom paint and lacquer orders.

  • Heavy Loading: Repeatedly lift and maneuver 5-gallon pails and cases of coatings weighing up to 60 lbs.

  • Safety & Compliance: Maintain a clean, organized warehouse environment and handle flammable solvents and hazardous materials according to established safety protocols.

  • Equipment Upkeep: Perform routine cleaning and basic maintenance on tinting machines and warehouse tools.

Qualifications

  • Capability to stand for the duration of a shift and perform consistent heavy lifting.

  • A high level of accuracy when reading labels, SKUs, and color formulas.

  • A reliable work ethic and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, industrial-leaning environment.

  • Previous experience in a warehouse setting or the paint industry is a plus, but a commitment to precision and safety is the primary requirement.

Environment

The workplace is a hybrid of a busy professional storefront and a high-volume warehouse. It is an ideal setting for someone who enjoys active, physical work and takes pride in seeing a tangible finished product.

salary: $18 - $21 per hour
shift: First
work hours: 7:30 AM - 4 PM
education: No Degree Required

Responsibilities

Inventory & Freight Management

  • Heavy Loading: Repeatedly lift and maneuver 5-gallon pails and 1-gallon cans for order staging and storage.

  • Receiving & Unloading: Process incoming freight, break down pallets, and verify shipments against packing slips.

  • Stocking & Organization: Maintain "First In, First Out" ( FIFO ) rotation for paints and chemicals to ensure product freshness.

Production & Order Fulfillment

  • Order Picking: Efficiently pull products from warehouse shelves based on contractor pick-tickets or phone orders.

  • Staging: Organize completed orders in the loading zone for fast-paced contractor pickups or delivery van departures.

Safety & Facility Operations

  • Material Handling: Safely store and move flammable materials, lacquers, and solvents according to safety protocols.

  • Facility Upkeep: Maintain a clean, hazard-free warehouse floor to ensure safe movement of staff and equipment.

The essential functions of this role include:
  • working in a smoke free environment
  • working in a non-temperature controlled environment
  • manual lifting up to 50lbs
  • standing for 8 hours at one time
Skills
  • Lifting
  • Standing
  • Stocking
  • Computer Assoc
  • Inventory
  • Lumping
Qualifications
  • Years of experience: 1 year
  • Experience level: Entry Level
Randstad is a world leader in matching great people with great companies. Our experienced agents will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. Whether you're looking for temporary, temporary-to-permanent or permanent opportunities, no one works harder for you than Randstad.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact [email protected].

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.

Posted 2026-01-27

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