Mercana is a leading wholesaler of home furnishings in North America, with interior designers and retail partners worldwide. As a design-first company, we create distinctive seasonal pieces for the home, including wall art, furniture, lighting, and home decor accessories. Mercana is seeking experienced warehouse associates to join our Newport News, Virginia team.Qualifications:
Positive attitude and strong work reliability
Previous experience in a distribution environment is ideal but not required
Candidates must be physically fit:bending, twisting, reaching, and lifting involved
Must be able to move furniture (+50lbs) repetitively
Steel-toed safety shoes are required
Basic computer skills and the ability to understand shipping/picking documentation arenecessary
Fluent in English oral and written
Reliable Transportation to/from the facility
The successful candidate must be well-organized, creative, and a strong team player who prioritizes workplace safety, pursues quality and takes responsibility for their actions. Most importantly, they must maintain a positive attitude to contribute to a respectful work environment.What's in it for you?At Mercana, we continually invest in our greatest resource - our people. We strive to make your employment experience with us the best possible with employee perks and benefits that contribute to a balanced and enjoyable lifestyle for you and your family. Mercana is pleased to offer all employees a co-pay share dental and health insurance plan through Anthem Blue Cross after 30 days of employment.Here is what you can expect from us:
Good compensation packages
Offers start at $16/hr but are negotiable based on experience
Health and dental benefits for you and your family (includes medical and vision)
Employee Discounts on products
7 paid stat holidays for all full-time staff
Company funded events
Good opportunities to advance your career (80% of promotional hires are made within!)
Subsidized training and education
A dynamic work environment with a great group of people
All candidates are required to complete a criminal records check. Details will be provided through the application process.