Warehouse Associate - Level 1

ABOUT US:

Vesta is a luxury interior design, staging + furniture studio.

We are leaders in our industry with over 15 years of experience and over 2,000 premier projects in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Florida, and New York.

Our iconic designs have earned international acclaim and have been featured in prestigious publications such as The Wall Street Journal, Architectural Digest, Forbes, and The Los Angeles Times. You can also catch a glimpse of our luxury interiors on popular platforms like Netflix, Bravo, and CNBC. Discover our services at vestahome.com

Employees in this role are responsible for receiving, scanning, packing, labeling, and safely moving inventory throughout the warehouse and to job sites, following established SOPs for handling, lifting, and equipment use. The position requires proper use of PPE, basic tool knowledge, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs, with other related duties assigned by management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Furniture Handling & Protection: Understand basic methods for handling and protecting furniture, adhering to SOPs for proper use of wrapping materials, lifting techniques, and material handling equipment.
• Inventory Management: Utilize basic scanner functions to track inventory movement within the warehouse.
• Loading & Unloading: Assist with loading and unloading trucks/containers, ensuring safe item handling using material handling equipment, proper packing and protection according to SOPs, and accurate scanning for inventory movement.
• Warehouse Organization & Safety: Participate in projects to maintain a clean, organized, and safe warehouse environment.
• Quality Control: Conduct visual inspections of products throughout the distribution process to identify damages and blemishes.
• Equipment Operation: Operate an Order Picker forklift upon completion of provided training.
• Product Identification: Understand inventory SKU and S/N designations.
• Material Handling Equipment: Demonstrate proper usage of various material handling equipment.
• Safety Compliance: Properly use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required.
• Product Refurbishment: Capable of performing basic cleaning and minor refurbishing of products.

Work Schedules (Monday - Friday):

• 1st Shift: 5:00 AM - 1:30 PM
• 2nd Shift: 2:00 PM - 10:30 PM
• 3rd Shift: 9:00 PM - 5:30 AM (includes a shift differential pay of +$1/hour)

Occasional Saturday assistance may be required based on business needs.

Compensation for this role is $19.00 - $21.00 per hour, depending on experience.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum one year of warehouse experience preferred
• Proficiency in using warehouse hardware, including handheld scanners and both Apple and Android handheld devices
• Familiarity with company software for basic communication and reporting (email, Slack, spreadsheets)
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Conversational English required
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Capable of consistently lifting up to 50 pounds

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401k
• Medical Insurance (monthly plans starting at $162.68 per person)
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance