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Warehouse Associate - $20/hr +3 weeks of vacation

Article

Article

People & HR
Richmond, VA, USA
USD 19-19 / hour
Posted on Jan 10, 2025
Hi there, we’re Article. 👋 Since 2013, we've been creating remarkably better furniture experiences one sofa at a time. As a Warehouse Associate, you will unload containers of boxed furniture, organize the warehouse and stage outgoing orders for home delivery partners.

Why Article?

Schedule:
Monday - Friday ( 1st shift 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM) 40 hours a week
Monday- Friday (2nd shift 12:00 PM - 8:30 PM) 40 hours a week

Location: 1631 Ashton Park Drive, Colonial Heights, VA 23834
  • $19/HR
  • 29 paid days off between vacation, wellness, and holiday (details below)
  • Generous medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family
  • Paid paternity/maternity leave
  • 45% discount on all Article furniture
  • 4% 401K matched contribution
  • Paid uniforms & safety boots
We walk the walk when it comes to Win Together, your teammates and managers have your back and create a safe workplace of respect, fairness, and fun.
Department
Warehouse
Employment Type
Permanent - Full Time
Location
Richmond
Workplace type
Onsite
Compensation
$19.00 / hour

What You'll Do

  • Picking and packing pre-boxed furniture
  • Unloading inbound containers/ trucks
  • Moving stock around the warehouse
  • Processes returned items, cleaning or otherwise preparing them to be returned to stock
  • During peak periods, assist with customer delivers to homes and businesses
  • Promote a safe and clean environment across the facility
  • Complete duties as required

Requirements

Our ideal candidate will be fun, a fast learner, able to follow instructions, and reliable and accountable.
  • 6+ months of warehouse experience
  • Able to lift/maneuver up to 100 lbs. of merchandise by yourself
  • Able to lift/maneuver heavy items (±300 lbs.) with a team member (team lift) and/or proper lifting equipment
  • Speak and read English
  • Able to stand up during most of the shift
  • You put the team first - we win together
  • You’re a fast learner, and able to follow instructions
  • Reliable and accountable
  • Able to use computers, handheld scanners, and other technology devices
  • Capable of working safely at all times
  • Reliable transportation to and from work
  • Legally able to work in the United States
  • Completion of:
    • Pre-employment Drug & Alcohol test (THC not tested)
    • Criminal background check
  • Article participates in E-Verify

Benefits

The fine print:
  • Benefits-eligible
    • Medical, Dental, & Vision
    • Life Insurance
    • Disability insurance
  • Vacation, Holidays & Sick/Wellness Days
    • 48 hours Sick/wellness (6 days, accrued annually)
    • 8 paid holidays + 1 Inclusion & Diversity day
    • 120 hours (3 weeks) paid vacation (accrued annually)
  • Other Benefits/Perks
    • 4% 401K matched contribution
    • Paid maternity and parental leave
    • 45% Employee discount + 15 % family & friends discount

About Article

Hi there, we’re Article. 👋 Since 2013 we’ve been redefining the furniture industry one sofa at a time.
  • Vancouver, Canada is home to our HQ (and our first retail store)
  • Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam is home to our Asia HQ
  • Our US and Canadian logistics network serves our customers coast to coast.
Criminal Background Checks:

Having a criminal record does not restrict your employment at Article. Criminal background checks are only conducted with your permission and after a conditional employment offer has been accepted.
The decision if a criminal record will restrict your employment will be done on a case by case decision, where we conduct an "individualized assessment"—a reasoned, evidence-based determination as to whether the applicant's past conviction has a direct and adverse relationship with the specific job duties of the position.
Work Authorization:
Unless otherwise stated, all open roles require legal authorization to work in the location where the job is based, without requiring VISA sponsorship.

For US based roles, Article participates in E-Verify
Equal Opportunity Statement:
At Article, we value and respect individuals for their different talents, skills, abilities, and unique contributions. Employment decisions are based on merit and business needs, and not on race, ethnic origin, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, disability, genetic characteristics, personal beliefs, or any other classification protected by federal, state, provincial, and local laws and ordinances.
Accommodations:
If an applicant requires an accommodation due to a disability or any other protected characteristic feel free to email ta.accommodation@article.com or let the hiring team know at any stage of the recruitment process.

This email will only respond to accommodations, all non-related emails will be deleted.

Artificial Intelligence in Hiring:

All applications are carefully reviewed by humans. We do not use artificial intelligence or ranking algorithms in our hiring decisions.

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