Louisville Tile Distributors of Chattanooga is seeking a Warehouse Associate that is responsible for the accurate, safe, and efficient handling of products throughout all warehouse operations, including receiving, inspecting, stocking, picking, packing, staging, and shipping customer orders. This position operates forklifts and other material-handling equipment, utilizes warehouse management software and scanning technology, and assists with loading and unloading delivery vehicles.

Warehouse Associates play an essential role in maintaining inventory accuracy, ensuring product quality, and providing exceptional service to both internal and external customers. This position requires attention to detail, teamwork, effective communication, and a commitment to maintaining a clean, organized, and safe working environment. Associates are expected to follow established company procedures, take ownership of their work, and proactively identify and communicate issues that could impact customers, inventory, safety, or warehouse operations.  This is a first shift Monday - Friday position. Starting pay is $20.00 per hour.

Louisville Tile has been a family owned business for over 70 years with 13 locations. We provide cutting edge tile and setting materials to residential and commercial customers in KY, OH, IN, MI, and TN. We offer careers in many fields and strive to promote from within. Our company has a family like environment with a caring culture. We were voted one of Kentucky's Best Places to work in the last 11 years by our employees. To learn more about our culture click here.

Benefits

• 401(k) with employer match of 50% of the first 6%
• Health, dental, vision, short term disability, accident policy, cancer policy, and supplemental life
• Employer paid: life insurance, long term disability, and employee assistance program
• 7 paid holidays and 1 floating holiday

Warehouse Associate Desired Skills

• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and support a positive, collaborative work environment.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, physically demanding warehouse environment.
• Strong attention to detail with a commitment to accuracy, quality, and accountability.
• Customer-focused attitude with the ability to provide professional and courteous service to internal and external customers.
• Ability to follow established procedures, instructions, and safety guidelines.
• Willingness to learn and effectively use warehouse technology, software, and scanning equipment.
• Strong communication skills and willingness to proactively identify and report problems or concerns.
• Dependability, initiative, and a strong sense of ownership in completing assigned responsibilities.
• Ability to stand, walk, and perform physical warehouse activities for extended periods in varying temperatures and weather conditions.

Warehouse Associate Job Duties

• Accurately pick, pack, stage, load, receive, and ship customer orders in accordance with established company procedures.
• Load and unload various types of delivery vehicles, including box trucks, flatbeds, and semi-trailers, while following proper material-handling and safety procedures.
• Inspect and verify products for damage, shade variation, quantity, and shipping accuracy, documenting and reporting discrepancies as needed.
• Operate forklifts and other material-handling equipment safely and in accordance with company policies and training requirements.
• Utilize integrated warehouse management software, scanners, and other technology to accurately complete and document warehouse transactions.
• Maintain inventory accuracy by following proper receiving, stocking, picking, and inventory movement procedures.
• Participate in cycle counts, inventory audits, and inventory verification processes, promptly reporting and assisting with resolving discrepancies.
• Provide professional, courteous, and timely service to internal and external customers, including customers picking up orders and employees at other branch locations.
• Communicate order status, product availability, discrepancies, and potential delays to warehouse leadership and other departments.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized warehouse, including equipment, storage racks, staging areas, loading docks, and surrounding grounds.
• Ensure aisles, emergency exits, fire equipment, and designated work areas remain clear of obstructions.
• Properly receive, inspect, label, store, and organize product samples and showroom materials to ensure accessibility and prevent damage.
• Follow established safety procedures, including proper lifting techniques, use of personal protective equipment, and safe operation of warehouse equipment.
• Promptly report damaged products, unsafe conditions, equipment issues, and operational concerns to warehouse leadership.
• Demonstrate accountability for assigned responsibilities by completing tasks accurately, efficiently, and within established expectations.
• Work collaboratively with warehouse, sales, showroom, delivery, and customer service teams to support branch operations and customer satisfaction.
• Perform other warehouse-related duties as assigned by management.

• 2 years of warehouse experience
• High School Diploma
• Ability to lift and carry up to 90 lbs in accordance with safety training
• Ability to work in warehouse environment with changing temperature and weather conditions, operate warehouse machinery and operate the computer system.