Warehouse Associate
Full Time • Lancaster
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Employee discounts
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
K&A Appliance has a great reputation in the community for service, products, customer experience & work environment. Having been experiencing rapid growth K&A Appliance has openings for full-time warehouse associates at their Greenfield & other facilities in Lancaster County.
Responsibilities include unloading/loading household appliances into/out of trailers using a hand dolly, loading appliances into various vehicles for retail customers which involves lifting appliances with a co-worker, cleaning appliances, handling freight properly to avoid damage, operating 2-wheel hand dolly and pallet jack, help maintain a clean warehouses. Successful candidates must be able to perform heavy lifting, be legally able to drive a company vehicle (have a valid PA Driver's License), have an excellent attendance record and a high degree of accuracy. Prior appliance handling experience is a plus.
Requirements:
- Ability to lift, carry, push, pull, reach, grasp, bend and stack appliances for up to 10 hours at a time (minus scheduled breaks)
- Stand for long periods of time and walk continuously.
- Warehouse staff may be required to lift up to 50 lbs on their own, lift more weight with assistance, and safely maneuver heavy appliances (including large refrigerators & ranges) on their own, using only a 2 wheel dolly.
- Must be available to work up to 50 hours a week, 7am - 5:30pm Monday through Friday, & occasional Saturdays
- Must have a valid & current Pennsylvania Driver's License.
Arrangements:
- Closed Sundays & 6 major holidays
- Working 40 to 50 hours per week, as needed
- Starting pay rate $16.00 to $17.00 per hour ($640 to $935 per week)
- Annual Reviews & possibly mid-term reviews
- Weekly payroll, direct deposited
- After 3 months, qualify for 2 weeks of paid time off (earned throughout the full year) & holiday pay
- After 3 months, qualify to participate in company 401k plan, with a company match up to 5%
- (No Health Insurance is provided at this time)
Compensation: $16.00 - $17.00 per hour
This business is independently owned and operated. Your application will go directly to the independent business, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of said business. All inquiries about employment at this location should be made directly to the location, and not to the United Appliance Servicers Association.
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High Demand
Amid the general collapse of the service economy during the pandemic — appliance repair technicians are seeing explosive demand for their services as families adjust to living at home 24/7, sometimes with adult children, elderly parents or in-laws expanding households and putting more wear and tear on refrigerators and dishwashers. (Source: washingtonpost.com)
Job Security
Appliance repair is a great career choice because even with constantly advancing appliance technology, repair careers won’t be sent overseas or replaced by robots. People’s daily lives will always rely on appliances, and repairmen will always be needed to step in and get them back online. (Source: nhaparts.com)
Upward Mobility
Given how rapidly home appliances’ tech evolves, you’ll be continuously learning how to solve new problems for customers. Additionally, as you become acclimated to these changes, you can market your unique skills and boost your earnings. (Source: appliancerepairstartup.com)
Competitive Compensation
Being an appliance repair tech just so happens to pay pretty well also, more than enough to support a family and enjoy a comfortable lifestyle. (Source: nhaparts.com)