Warehouse Associate
ConfidentialWarehouse Associate – Tree House Cabinet Co.About Tree House Cabinet Co. Tree House Cabinet Co. supplies cabinets to builders, contractors and trade professionals from a 60,000 sq ft warehouse. We offer full cabinet assembly, free design support and contractor pricing with no membership fees. Customers count on us for speed, with 94% same-day fulfillment and a 7–10 day turnaround on assembled orders. Tree House is a division of Progressive Building Supply. Position Summary The Warehouse Associate keeps orders moving accurately and on time. This is a multifaceted, hands-on role. You will pick customer orders using barcode scanners, operate a forklift, run the parts room that stocks our cabinet components, and support our custom paint shop by sanding trim and helping prep and paint windows and doors. Key Responsibilities Order picking and scanning Pick customer orders from warehouse locations using a handheld barcode scanner. Scan items and locations at each step so every pick is verified and inventory stays accurate. Check SKUs, finishes, quantities and condition before staging an order. Stage completed orders for assembly, customer pickup or delivery. Report damage, shortages and location or label errors right away. Forklift operation Safely operate a forklift to move, stack, put away and retrieve palletized product. Load and unload trucks and customer vehicles as needed. Complete pre-shift equipment inspections and report any maintenance issues. Follow all forklift and warehouse safety procedures. Parts room management Own the organization and accuracy of the cabinet component parts room, including hardware and other small parts. Keep every part labeled, in its assigned location and easy to find. Fill parts requests for assembly and customer orders, scanning items out as they are issued. Monitor stock levels and alert purchasing before parts run low. Complete regular cycle counts and resolve discrepancies. Custom paint shop support Sand trim and prepare surfaces so they are clean, smooth and ready for paint. Help prep windows and doors for finishing, including masking and protecting hardware and glass. Assist with custom painting of windows, doors and trim to the shop's quality standards and customer specifications. Inspect finished work for defects and handle it carefully to prevent damage during drying, staging and moving. Keep the paint shop clean and organized, and store and dispose of paint materials according to safety procedures. General warehouse support Help receive incoming shipments and put product away in its scanned location. Keep aisles, staging areas and work zones clean, clear and safe. Support other warehouse tasks as needed during busy periods. Required High school diploma or equivalent. 1+ year of warehouse, distribution or order-picking experience. Forklift experience, and the ability to complete our operator training and certification. Comfort using handheld scanners and basic computer systems. Strong attention to detail and a record of reliable attendance. Ability to read pick tickets, labels and SKU numbers accurately. Willingness to learn sanding, surface preparation and painting, and to move between warehouse and paint shop work as priorities change. Preferred Experience with cabinets, millwork or building products. Experience with NetSuite or another ERP or warehouse management system. Experience managing a parts room, tool crib or small-parts inventory. Inventory control or cycle-counting experience. Experience sanding, prepping or painting trim, windows, doors or cabinetry, including spray finishing. Physical Requirements and Work Environment Stand, walk, bend, reach and climb throughout the shift. Lift and carry up to 50 lbs regularly, with team lifts for heavier or oversized cabinets, windows and doors. Perform repetitive hand and arm motions when sanding and painting. Work in a warehouse environment with seasonal temperature changes and active equipment traffic. Work in a paint shop …