CALI Floors is hiring: Warehouse Associate in Summerville

Overview

Warehouse Associate at CALI Floors. The Warehouse Associate plays a key role in daily distribution center operations. This role reports to the Warehouse Supervisor and Lead and is responsible for accurately picking, processing, staging, and shipping orders using WMS and RF scanning tools. The ideal candidate will have proven warehouse experience and demonstrate the ability to work independently while maintaining high standards of safety, efficiency, and accuracy.

Base pay

$18.00/hr - $18.00/hr

Responsibilities

• Accurately pick and stage orders based on customer and internal requirements.
• Operate a variety of material handling equipment (MHE), including forklifts, electric pallet jacks, reach trucks, and cherry pickers in accordance with safety standards.
• Process orders using RF-Smart WMS or comparable warehouse management systems (WMS), including scanning, label generation, and tracking.
• Confirm inventory accuracy through scanning, cycle counts, and real-time WMS updates.
• Prepare, pack, and wrap outbound shipments to ensure damage-free transit.
• Maintain clean and organized work areas to support operational safety and efficiency.
• Apply proper product handling techniques and install protective materials as required (e.g., bracing, padding, corner boards).
• Follow all standard operating procedures (SOPs), safety policies, and OSHA regulations.
• Participate in team huddles and communicate effectively with leads, supervisors, and team members.
• Support warehouse inventory control processes and assist in reconciling discrepancies.
• Unload inbound containers, trailers, and pallets safely and efficiently, break down shipments and stage product in appropriate locations.
• Support receiving team with dock operations, product flow, and initial inspection of materials.

Picker / Processor / Packer Duties (Support Accessories Team)

• Picker: Locate and select merchandise based on pick tickets; operate RF scanners to confirm correct SKU/lot; stage product for order assembly.
• Processor: Verify order accuracy, scan and process product through WMS; generate labels, prepare documentation, and update status in real-time.
• Packer: Safely pack and wrap products for shipment; apply protective materials (bracing, padding, corner boards) to prevent damage; stage outbound shipments for carrier pickup.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of recent experience in a warehouse, distribution, or fulfillment role.
• Forklift certified, with 6+ months of hands-on operation experience (sit-down, reach, or cherry picker preferred).
• Proficient in using RF scanners and WMS (RF-Smart or equivalent).
• Ability to work independently and meet performance metrics and accuracy standards.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform physical tasks including standing, bending, and reaching throughout the shift.

Physical Demands And Work Environment

The warehouse environment may be climate-controlled or non-climate-controlled. This role requires walking, squatting, twisting, reaching, lifting, bending, operating MHE, and standing for extended periods. Ability to lift between 10-50 lbs regularly and operate safety and other equipment daily is required.

Equal Opportunity

CALI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. Under the Fair Chance Act, we will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.

Employment details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Management and Manufacturing
• Industries: Building Materials

Location: Summerville, SC