Warehouse Team Member - Kohler : Job Details

Warehouse Team Member

Location:  Onsite – Long Island City, NY

Competitive Compensation: $21.00 - 24.00 hourly, depending on experience and qualifications.

Shift: Monday - Friday, 9 AM - 5 PM (hours may vary). Occasional overtime before the shift starts.

Opportunity

Are you ready to build a career you can be proud of? At Kohler Co., we believe in empowering our employees to make a difference. Join our manufacturing team and be part of a culture dedicated to safety, innovation, and continuous improvement. We offer opportunities for growth and advancement within our Ann Sacks location, where you can develop your skills and contribute to our mission of creating a more sustainable and gracious world.

About Us

Ann Sacks (a division of Kohler Co.) is a leading distributor and manufacturer of luxury tile, stone, and plumbing. Known for its exquisite collections, Ann Sacks offers a wide range of products that include hand-sculpted vanities, stone bathtubs, and a curated selection of marble and stone furniture. Our showrooms provide an inspiring environment where customers can explore our luxury tiles and slabs.

We are looking for a Warehouse Team Member for the Slab Gallery. This position will be based at our Long Island City, NY showroom, where we specialize in luxury tiles and slabs. The ideal candidate is experienced in inbound/outbound operations, has strong forklift skills, and is customer-focused with a growth mindset. This hands-on leader will have strong problem-solving skills and a collaborative nature.

Crafting Excellence: Responsibilities

• Practice and follow all required safety regulations.

• Keep equipment, tools, and workspace in clean, safe working conditions.

• Safely and efficiently operate a forklift. On and off forklift multiple times per day.

• Safely unload containers of slabs as a two-man team.

• Inspect and document quality details of inbound materials.

• Move slabs safely within the Slab Gallery to support customer viewing appointments.

• Safely and accurately load outbound orders.

• Become familiar with part numbers and material descriptions.

• Perform all duties as assigned by supervisor (including Process Leads).

Ready to make a bold impact? Here's the qualifications we are looking for:

Basic Qualifications

• 3 years' relevant experience in a manufacturing, production, or warehousing environment.

• Forklift experience. 

• Ability to communicate effectively for safe slab handling.

• High School degree or GED preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a warehousing, manufacturing, or distribution environment.

• Exposure to SAP or similar operating systems.

• Lean manufacturing exposure.

Why You'll Love Working Here

• Health insurance with premiums as low as $20 per month, dental and vision insurance, and company-paid disability and life insurance.

• 401k plan with company match and voluntary benefits such as identity protection and pet insurance.

• Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Time (on first day of employment).

• Family Planning Benefit.

• Paid Voluntary Time Off (VTO).

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

• Discounts on Kohler products.

• Tuition assistance for advanced education.

Relationships & Contacts

• Reports to local Lead Warehouse Team Member.

• Secondarily reports to Warehouse Manager.

• Frequent contact with showroom staff.

• Occasional contact with clients/customers.

Key Requirements

• Physical Capability: Ability to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation. This position requires frequent standing, walking, bending, and reaching. Regularly lifting and handling 20-30 pounds, occasionally 50 + pounds.

• Safety Compliance: Follow all safety policies and procedures.

• Effective Communication: Ability to communicate effectively for manufacturing production processes.

• Reliability: Consistent attendance and work performance.

• Screening: Successful completion of a drug screen and background check.

• Age Requirement: Must be at least 18 years old.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.

The hourly range for this position is $21.00 - $24.00. The specific hourly rate offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate's experience, their education, and the work location. Available benefits include medical, dental, vision & 401k.

Why Choose Kohler?

We empower each associate to #BecomeMoreAtKohler with a competitive total rewards package to support your health and wellbeing, access to career growth and development opportunities, a diverse and inclusive workplace, and a strong culture of innovation. With more than 30,000 bold leaders across the globe, we're driving meaningful change in our mission to help people live gracious, healthy, and sustainable lives.

About Us:

It is Kohler's policy to recruit, hire, and promote qualified applicants without regard to race, creed, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran. If, as an individual with a disability, you need reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact [email protected]. Kohler Co. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.