Warehouse Associate - 1st Shift (Mon-Fri)

Build a Career with Williams Distributing

Williams Distributing, a division of Daikin Comfort Technologies North America, Inc., is seeking a dependable and safety-minded individual for our Warehouse Associate position.

This position is responsible for the receiving, unloading, stocking, staging, and movement of cabinetry, countertops, and related Kitchen & Bath products throughout the distribution facility. The Warehouse Associate plays a key role in supporting inventory accuracy, customer pickups, order fulfillment, and warehouse organization while helping maintain a safe and efficient work environment.

Unlike a traditional warehouse environment, this role supports specialized Kitchen & Bath distribution operations involving finished cabinetry, custom orders, and project-based deliveries. Team members are responsible for handling products with care, maintaining product quality throughout the fulfillment process, and supporting customers, builders, and project teams throughout the region.

The starting rate for this position is $21.00/hour.

Why work with us?

• Benefits are effective on day one for all full-time direct hires.
• Training programs are available to help guide team members and develop new skills.
• Growth Opportunities - there are immense opportunities to grow your career.
• Paid company-recognized holidays and paid time off benefits.
• You will be part of a Global Company - our family brands are backed by Daikin Industries, Ltd.

Schedule

• Monday through Friday
• Day Shift
• Overtime opportunities may be available based on business needs
• Occasional Saturday work may be required
• Reporting Location: Kentwood, MI (44th Street Distribution Center)

What You'll Do

As a Warehouse Associate, you will support daily warehouse operations by receiving, stocking, unloading, staging, and moving cabinetry and related Kitchen & Bath products throughout the facility. Success in this role requires attention to detail, a commitment to safety, and the ability to work efficiently while protecting finished products, supporting customer orders, and maintaining an organized warehouse environment.

Responsibilities

• Safely and efficiently operate warehouse equipment to load, unload, and transfer materials throughout the warehouse.
• Ensure all items are received according to company procedures and stocked in assigned locations.
• Maintain inventory accuracy.
• Complete customer will-call orders accurately and timely.
• Handle finished cabinetry, countertops, and related products with care to maintain product quality and minimize damage.
• Prepare products for customer pickup, delivery, and project fulfillment activities.
• Assist with loading and staging products using established handling and protection practices.
• Support team-based loading, unloading, and product movement activities when required.
• Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) and company uniform while performing job duties.
• Maintain warehouse cleanliness through proper housekeeping and safe work practices.
• Immediately report safety concerns, damaged materials, equipment concerns, or operational issues to management.
• Assist customers, Customer Service Representatives, and internal team members as needed.
• Follow standard operating procedures, established work processes, and company policies.
• Support warehouse operations and perform additional duties as assigned.

Knowledge & Skill

• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• High level of attention to detail and awareness of surroundings.
• Ability to safely load, unload, move, and organize products.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced warehouse environment.
• Ability to handle finished products carefully while maintaining quality and appearance standards.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accurate order fulfillment.
• Ability to understand and follow work instructions, policies, and procedures.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Dependable with a strong work ethic and positive attitude.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to establish positive working relationships with employees and customers.
• Ability to work effectively in team-based material handling and loading activities.
• Ability to work in a warehouse environment that is not climate controlled.

Experience

• One (1) year or more of warehouse experience preferred.
• Experience with inventory management, receiving, material handling, order fulfillment, or distribution operations is preferred.
• Experience handling cabinetry, building materials, furniture, millwork, countertops, or other finished products is a plus.

Physical Requirements/ Work Environment

• Must be able to perform essential responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the workday.
• Ability to frequently lift, carry, push, pull, and move cabinetry, building materials, and related products weighing up to 40 pounds.
• Ability to repetitively handle lighter products throughout the shift.
• Ability to participate in team lifts and material handling activities involving larger products and finished cabinetry.
• Ability to bend, reach, stoop, climb, and perform physical warehouse activities.
• Ability to work in a warehouse environment that is not climate controlled.

About Williams Distributing

Qualified Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States. Qualified applicants will not require employer-sponsored work authorization now or in the future for employment in the United States.

The Company provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants regardless of a person's race, color, religion (including religious dress or grooming practices), creed, national origin (including language use restrictions), citizenship, uniform service member or veteran status, ancestry, disability, physical or mental disability (including HIV/AIDS), medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, request for protected leave, marital status, sex, pregnancy, age (over 40), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by law. The Company will comply with all federal and state regulations and statutes pertaining to individuals with disabilities.