About this role
Job Title: Warehouse, Counter Sales & Forklift Specialist
Location: Sacramento, CA
Position Type: Full-Time
Schedule: Monday – Friday (Standard Business Hours)
Pay Rate: $20.00 - $23.00 /hour (DOE)
Job Description
PrideStaff is partnering with a premier regional manufacturer and distributor specializing in industrial foam and wholesale automotive trim, marine, workroom, and furniture upholstery supplies . We are seeking a versatile, customer-oriented Warehouse, Counter Sales & Forklift Specialist to join their fast-paced distribution facility.
In this hybrid role, you will be a key point of contact for both daily warehouse logistics and walk-in trade/will-call customers. You will greet customers at the front counter, assist with product inquiries and order entry, operate forklifts to load/unload materials (such as raw foam buns, heavy vinyl/fabric rolls, and upholstery hardware), pull and package order submittals, and ensure both the counter area and shipping dock operate seamlessly.
Key Responsibilities
1. Customer-Facing Counter Sales & Reception
Customer Service & Sales: Greet walk-in trade customers, upholsterers, contractors, and retail clients in a professional, welcoming manner.
Order Processing: Assist customers with product selection, process will-call/pick-up orders, enter transactions into the system, and accept payments.
Phone & Front Desk Support: Answer incoming phone calls, answer product and inventory questions, route calls to internal sales associates, and notify clients when special orders arrive.
2. Order Fulfillment & Shipping Logistics
Order Preparation: Accurately pull, cut, stage, wrap, and label foam products, upholstery supplies, trim, and hardware based on picking sheets and customer invoices.
Logistics & Freight Handling: Safely load and unload LTL/FTL carrier trucks, parcel delivery vehicles, and will-call customer vehicles.
Shipping Documentation: Prepare bills of lading (BOLs), packing slips, and process parcel shipments using carrier systems (e.g., FedEx, UPS, or freight portals).
3. Forklift Operation & Material Handling
Safely operate sit-down forklifts, stand-up trucks, and pallet jacks to move, load, unload, stack, and stage oversized materials, foam blocks, roll goods, and palletized shipments.
Transport heavy rolls of vinyl, leather, marine fabric, and industrial foam across cutting, storage, staging, front counter, and shipping dock areas.
Perform pre-shift equipment inspections, log maintenance needs, and strictly adhere to OSHA and facility safety standards.
4. Inventory Control & Facility Maintenance
Stock & Inventory Management: Receive incoming freight, verify shipment counts against purchase orders, identify damaged goods, and assist with cycle counting stock (rolls, foam sheets, supplies).
Facility Maintenance: Keep the front counter area, showroom displays, warehouse aisles, roll-racking systems, cutting bays, and loading docks clean, organized, and hazard-free.
Requirements & Qualifications
Experience:
Prior experience in warehouse distribution, counter sales, retail hardware, or customer service (experience with roll goods, textiles, foam, or upholstery supplies is a plus).
1+ years of forklift operating experience (sit-down/stand-up) required ; current or previous forklift certification strongly preferred.
Technical & Interpersonal Skills:
Strong interpersonal, phone, and face-to-face customer service skills with a friendly, professional demeanor.
Basic computer proficiency for order entry, inventory lookup, and shipping platforms (FedEx, UPS, LTL freight portals).
Familiarity with shipping documentation (BOLs, packing lists, receipts).
Physical Demands:
Ability to handle, lift, push, pull, and maneuver bulk materials, foam buns, and fabric rolls weighing 50 to 75 lbs regularly.
Comfortable standing, walking, bending, reaching, and mounting/dismounting forklift equipment throughout an 8-hour shift.
Benefits & Perks
Comprehensive Healthcare: Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance options.
Retirement Planning: 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match.
Financial Protection: Life, AD&D, and Long-Term Disability (LTD) coverage.
Work-Life Balance: Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid company holidays.
Stability: Full-time, steady day-shift hours with an established industry-leading distributor.
Why Work with PrideStaff?
As a PrideStaff Field Associate, you’ll receive dedicated recruiter support, competitive weekly pay, and access to top long-term and direct-hire opportunities with premier employers in the region.
How to Apply:
Apply directly with your updated resume or call our office at 916-757-6100 for immediate consideration!
Job Title: Warehouse, Counter Sales & Forklift Specialist
Location: Sacramento, CA
Position Type: Full-Time
Schedule: Monday – Friday (Standard Business Hours)
Pay Rate: $20.00 - $23.00 /hour (DOE)
Job Description
PrideStaff is partnering with a premier regional manufacturer and distributor specializing in industrial foam and wholesale automotive trim, marine, workroom, and furniture upholstery supplies . We are seeking a versatile, customer-oriented Warehouse, Counter Sales & Forklift Specialist to join their fast-paced distribution facility.
In this hybrid role, you will be a key point of contact for both daily warehouse logistics and walk-in trade/will-call customers. You will greet customers at the front counter, assist with product inquiries and order entry, operate forklifts to load/unload materials (such as raw foam buns, heavy vinyl/fabric rolls, and upholstery hardware), pull and package order submittals, and ensure both the counter area and shipping dock operate seamlessly.
Key Responsibilities
1. Customer-Facing Counter Sales & Reception
Customer Service & Sales: Greet walk-in trade customers, upholsterers, contractors, and retail clients in a professional, welcoming manner.
Order Processing: Assist customers with product selection, process will-call/pick-up orders, enter transactions into the system, and accept payments.
Phone & Front Desk Support: Answer incoming phone calls, answer product and inventory questions, route calls to internal sales associates, and notify clients when special orders arrive.
2. Order Fulfillment & Shipping Logistics
Order Preparation: Accurately pull, cut, stage, wrap, and label foam products, upholstery supplies, trim, and hardware based on picking sheets and customer invoices.
Logistics & Freight Handling: Safely load and unload LTL/FTL carrier trucks, parcel delivery vehicles, and will-call customer vehicles.
Shipping Documentation: Prepare bills of lading (BOLs), packing slips, and process parcel shipments using carrier systems (e.g., FedEx, UPS, or freight portals).
3. Forklift Operation & Material Handling
Safely operate sit-down forklifts, stand-up trucks, and pallet jacks to move, load, unload, stack, and stage oversized materials, foam blocks, roll goods, and palletized shipments.
Transport heavy rolls of vinyl, leather, marine fabric, and industrial foam across cutting, storage, staging, front counter, and shipping dock areas.
Perform pre-shift equipment inspections, log maintenance needs, and strictly adhere to OSHA and facility safety standards.
4. Inventory Control & Facility Maintenance
Stock & Inventory Management: Receive incoming freight, verify shipment counts against purchase orders, identify damaged goods, and assist with cycle counting stock (rolls, foam sheets, supplies).
Facility Maintenance: Keep the front counter area, showroom displays, warehouse aisles, roll-racking systems, cutting bays, and loading docks clean, organized, and hazard-free.
Requirements & Qualifications
Experience:
Prior experience in warehouse distribution, counter sales, retail hardware, or customer service (experience with roll goods, textiles, foam, or upholstery supplies is a plus).
1+ years of forklift operating experience (sit-down/stand-up) required ; current or previous forklift certification strongly preferred.
Technical & Interpersonal Skills:
Strong interpersonal, phone, and face-to-face customer service skills with a friendly, professional demeanor.
Basic computer proficiency for order entry, inventory lookup, and shipping platforms (FedEx, UPS, LTL freight portals).
Familiarity with shipping documentation (BOLs, packing lists, receipts).
Physical Demands:
Ability to handle, lift, push, pull, and maneuver bulk materials, foam buns, and fabric rolls weighing 50 to 75 lbs regularly.
Comfortable standing, walking, bending, reaching, and mounting/dismounting forklift equipment throughout an 8-hour shift.
Benefits & Perks
Comprehensive Healthcare: Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance options.
Retirement Planning: 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match.
Financial Protection: Life, AD&D, and Long-Term Disability (LTD) coverage.
Work-Life Balance: Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid company holidays.
Stability: Full-time, steady day-shift hours with an established industry-leading distributor.
Why Work with PrideStaff?
As a PrideStaff Field Associate, you’ll receive dedicated recruiter support, competitive weekly pay, and access to top long-term and direct-hire opportunities with premier employers in the region.
How to Apply:
Apply directly with your updated resume or call our office at 916-757-6100 for immediate consideration!
Compensation / Pay Rate (Up to): $20.00 - $23.00