Warehouse Associate

Merola Tile is a leading national tile distributor that proudly imports high quality, on-trend and emotionally inspiring tiles from around the world to suit a diverse flooring market.

The NJ Division of Merola Tile employs approximately 130 people and distributes tile in the U.S. and Canada through The Home Depot, independently owned tile showrooms, and numerous e-commerce retailers under the Merola Tile, SomerTile, and Elite Tile brand names. SomerTile has been recognized as one of the INC 5000’s fastest growing companies for 3 years straight and named one of New Jersey’s Top Workplaces of 2019, 2020, and 2021.

**Role and Responsibilities**
- Process, package, and ship orders accurately while meeting company packing standards.
- Pick and pack materials to fulfill customer orders rapidly and accurately.
- Organize stock and maintain inventory.
- Palletize and stack completed orders appropriately.
- Properly load and unload incoming/outgoing trucks.
- Maintain a safe and clean work environment by keeping shelves, pallet area, product locations, and workstations neat.
- Inspect products for any defects or damages in accordance with standards of quality, weight specifications, and presentation.
- Safely pull orders in an efficient and accurate manner and according to “Best Practices” - practicing regular inventory rotation, using the oldest and most worn cartons first (even if some boxes must be reconstructed), and leaving picking areas clean and free of clutter.
- Diligently wrap and pack all orders with care to avoid damage of goods upon delivery.
- Pack and unpack items to be re-stocked in the warehouse.
- Move a maximum of 70 - 100 lbs. repetitively throughout the day.
- Follow all company safety regulations.
- Removing broken tile from picking locations, taping or re-box any loose cartons of tile, clear all plastic wrappings and cardboard from the picking area and dispose of accordingly.
- Ensuring product is returned to its proper location if pulled.
- Properly dispose of and record all tile damages.
- Perform various other duties as requested.

**Competencies**
- **Attendance/Punctuality--**Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
- **Dependability--**Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
- **Quantity--**Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly.
- **Teamwork--**Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
- **Organizational Support--**Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; supports organization's goals and values; Benefits organization through outside activities.
- **Motivation--**Sets and achieves challenging goals; Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; Measures self against standard of excellence; Takes calculated risks to accomplish goals.
- **Safety and Security--**Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.

**Physical Demands**:

- Ability to push/pull/lift up to 75 lbs. several times during the shift.
- Must be able to stand for extended periods of time.
- Must be able to sit, stand, reach, bend, and twist without restrictions.
- Ability to perform basic math functions.
- Must be able to read and write in English.
- Frequently work in environment with extreme temperatures. Our warehouse is not climate-controlled. This includes sometimes being exposed to the outdoor environment.

**COMPANY CORE VALUES**
- **Merola Tile Fundamentals**_

We stay true to our mission statement “Improving Homes. Improving Lives.” With our product we improve homes, but it is with our collective effort that we improve lives. Our **Fundamentals **describe the values, behaviors, principles, and practices that are the foundation of our unique workplace. It explains how we relate to each other, our clients, and even our suppliers. It’s who we are, and it’s what drives our extraordinary success. It’s our commitment to each other to improve our lives.

**Qualifications and Education Requirements**:

- High school diploma or GED preferred but not required

**Preferred Skills**:

- Ability to stay organized and to work in a fast-paced, multi-project environment.

**Additional Notes**:

- Must be authorized to work in the United States.
- Able to read and write in English.

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