Job Title: Warehouse Associate

Department: NJ Warehouse

Location: East Rutherford, NJ

Work Type: On-Site

Compensation: $20.00 – $25.00 per hour

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Warehouse Associate to join our New Jersey warehouse team. In this role, you will handle day-to-day warehouse operations including shipping, receiving, and order preparation.

The ideal candidate is a certified forklift operator who takes pride in accuracy, safety, and maintaining a well-organized workspace.

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Warehouse Associate to join our New Jersey warehouse team. In this role, you will handle day-to-day warehouse operations including shipping, receiving, and order preparation. The ideal candidate is a certified forklift operator who takes pride in accuracy, safety, and maintaining a well-organized workspace.

Key Responsibilities

• Shipping & Receiving Operations:
• • Accurately receive, unload, and unbox incoming freight and material shipments.
  • Thoroughly inspect incoming goods for manufacturing defects, transit damage, or quality discrepancies, reporting issues immediately to supervisors.
  • Verify packing slips against physical inventory received and process outbound shipments using warehouse tracking systems.
• Order Preparation & Staging:
• • Safely pull, pack, secure, and wrap high-end carpet and rug orders according to daily fulfillment schedules.
  • Stage prepared orders in designated shipping bays, ensuring everything is clearly labeled and ready for local delivery trucks and freight carriers.
• Cut Table Operation:
• • Operate specialized cutting table equipment to precisely measure, cut, and finish rolled carpet and textile goods according to exact custom order specifications.
  • Maintain exact documentation of roll balances and cuts to ensure accurate inventory tracking.
• Supply Fulfillment & Inventory Support:
• • Assist in routine inventory cycle counts, stock replenishments, and managing general warehouse supply levels.
  • Organize and store materials systematically to maximize space utilization, optimize picking efficiency, and maintain a clean warehouse environment.
• Equipment Operation & Safety:
• • Safely and proficiently operate a Hilo, forklift, and other specialized material handling equipment to move heavy, oversized rolled goods throughout the facility.
  • Perform daily pre-operation equipment safety checks and strictly adhere to all OSHA, building safety guidelines, and company protocols.

Job Requirements & Qualifications

• Experience: 2 to 5 years of experience in a fast-paced warehouse environment.
• Certification: Must hold a valid Hilo / Forklift Certification.
• Industry Knowledge: Prior experience handling carpet, textiles, or heavy rolled goods is highly preferred.
• Physical Stamina: Ability to comfortably lift, push, and pull heavy materials (up to 50+ lbs) and stand/walk for the duration of the shift.
• Attributes: Strong attention to detail, a solid work ethic, and a commitment to maintaining a safe work environment.

Benefits:

• Health Insurance 

• Dental Insurance 

• Vision Insurance 

• Supplemental Benefits 

• Great Paid Time Off Policy 

• 401k match

COMPANY INFO

About Us:

With more than 80 years of industry expertise, STARK is the discerning designer’s go-to source for luxurious custom carpet and rugs.

Our Mission:
To live our mission of helping create world class experiences, we believe our first responsibility is making design industry professionals the heroes in their projects because supporting businesses helps to preserve craftsmanship and enable unique and specially designed spaces to exist. In meeting their needs, we must continue to deliver peace of mind service while offering an expansive, diverse, and innovative product assortment that is accessible and convenient.

Our Heritage:
Established by Arthur Stark and his wife Nadia in 1938, the foundation of STARK was always to provide the very best products to our customers. With a rich history, third generation owners Chad Stark, as CEO, and Ashley Stark, as Creative Director, bring the STARK legacy into the new century by staying true to their founding principles. To seek out the best craftsman and methods of manufacturing for the most innovative and beautiful designs.

STARK is a certified Great Place to Work® (June 2026– June 2027) — and that comes straight from our people. 85% of our employees say STARK is a great place to work, 28 points above the typical U.S. company. See our full certified profile and what our team says about working here: greatplacetowork.com/certified-company/7023725

Stark Carpet Corporation provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.