At Harbor Freight Tools, we are a 45-year-old, $6.5 billion national tool retailer with the energy, enthusiasm, and growth potential of a start-up. With over 1,300 stores in 48 states and new locations opening every week, we are growing rapidly and need talented individuals to join our team. We are currently seeking a Warehouse Associate to handle incoming and outgoing stock accurately, timely, and safely. This is a physical role that requires lifting and carrying items weighing up to 50 pounds without assistance on an intermittent basis for up to eight hours per day, with team lifting for items over 51-99 pounds. You will work closely in a team environment to complete daily tasks and goals, verifying receiving and shipping documents, operating packaging and material movement equipment, and working with and around forklifts and conveyor systems. If you have a high school diploma or GED equivalent, basic math skills, and reading comprehension, we want to hear from you. The anticipated rate for this position is $23.00 per hour depending on location, knowledge, skills, education, and experience, plus comprehensive benefits.
Company Overview
Harbor Freight Tools is a national tool retailer offering customers more than 7,000 tools and accessories, from hand tools and generators to air and power tools, from shop equipment to automotive tools. They provide customers with the right tool for the right job at the right price, always delivering quality and value. With over 1,300 stores across 48 states and aggressive growth plans, Harbor Freight Tools offers the stability of an established company with the energy of a start-up. They are committed to providing a safe, team-oriented work environment where every associate can succeed.
Key Responsibilities
- Receive, place, and load incoming and outgoing stock, ensuring accuracy and timeliness in all handling.
- Lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds without assistance on an intermittent basis for up to eight hours per day.
- Team lift items over 51-99 pounds as needed throughout the course of the day, working safely with colleagues.
- Verify receiving and shipping documents, ensuring accurate product counts and documentation.
- Operate packaging and material movement equipment according to company procedures.
- Work closely in a team environment to complete daily tasks and goals, supporting colleagues and sharing the workload.
- Stand and walk continuously for up to eight hours per day.
- Bend, squat, kneel, twist, and reach heights on an intermittent basis for up to eight hours per day.
- Grasp, push, and pull materials on an intermittent basis for up to eight hours per day.
- Reach and work above and below shoulder level on an intermittent basis for up to eight hours per day.
- Work with and around forklifts and conveyor systems safely and attentively.
- Perform additional duties as assigned by the manager.
Qualifications
Education and Experience:
- High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
- Experience in a warehouse environment preferred.
Skills:
- Understand product descriptions, SKU numbers, and PO numbers.
- Basic math skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
- Reading comprehension and ability to communicate in writing.
Physical Requirements:
- Lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds without assistance on an intermittent basis for up to eight hours per day.
- Team lift items over 51-99 pounds through the course of the day.
- Stand and walk continuously for up to eight hours per day.
- Bend, squat, kneel, twist, and reach heights on an intermittent basis for up to eight hours per day.
- Grasp, push, and pull materials on an intermittent basis for up to eight hours per day.
- Reach and work above and below shoulder level on an intermittent basis for up to eight hours per day.
- Work with and around forklifts and conveyor systems.
Safety:
- The Warehouse Associate must be able to perform this job safely in accordance with standard operating procedures and good manufacturing practices, without endangering the health or safety of self or others.
Benefits and Perks
The anticipated rate for this position is $23.00 per hour, depending on location, knowledge, skills, education, and experience. Harbor Freight Tools offers comprehensive and competitive benefits to Associates and their families, including early access to pay, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability. Eligible Associates can enroll in the company’s 401k plan. Associates will accrue paid time off up to 152 hours per year, inclusive of PTO, floating holidays, and paid holidays. Paid sick time is provided up to 64 hours per year unless otherwise required by law. You will be part of a rapidly growing company with over 1,300 stores nationwide and the energy of a start-up.
How to Apply
If you are ready to join the Harbor Freight Tools team as a Warehouse Associate, we encourage you to apply. Please submit your application through the official Harbor Freight Tools careers portal. This is a full-time position with competitive pay and comprehensive benefits. Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED equivalent and be able to meet the physical requirements of the role. Harbor Freight Tools is an equal opportunity employer. Join a company that provides quality and value to customers across the nation. Apply today.
