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Warehouse Associate
American Freight
Location : Hamtramck, MI, 48212
Job Type : Full Time
Date Posted : 2 December 2025
The Warehouse Associate position exists to ensure effective movement and management of inventory between the dock, sales floor, product repair, customer pickup and delivery. This role ensures the proper evaluation and shipping of merchandise and managing inventory flow. The Warehouse Associate is also responsible to unload trailers (Receiving). Individual contributor within a designated unit.
Job Duties:
- Fills order requests, stage merchandise and load for timely shipments (Shipping).
- Evaluates products and moves to designated zones for processing (Receiving)
- Moves merchandise between dock, stockroom staging area, sales floor, customer pick-up or delivery, and removal of 'sold' merchandise from sales floor
- Audits and maintains accuracy of HFM (Hold for Merchandise) staging area
- Responsible for the assembly merchandise
- Assembles and disassembles fixtures for seasonal flexes or floor plan changes
- Processes receipts and ensures inventories are controlled, monitored, and logged
- Creates required documentation to log all shipments and deliveries to customers
- Ensures customer service through timely, attentive and friendly service during all customer pick-ups and inquiries
- Reports and responds to Store Management about unsafe and/or unethical conditions
- Develops "team" environment with the sales floor, providing timely movement of merchandise setting floor to presentation standards
- Protects Company assets by following company policies and direction for customer pick-up procedures
- Performs daily housekeeping, including cleaning and straightening, etc.
- Miscellaneous duties as required, including as extra sales help as needed once cross trained
- Moves merchandise between dock, sales floor, customer pick-up or delivery and removal of 'sold' merchandise from sales floor in a timely manner
- Maintains safe/clean receiving area
- Assists customers by delivering items to their car, assisting them in loading and securing of merchandise
Requirements:
Must be able to lift and move at least fifty (50) pounds in weight to maintain flow and replenishment of merchandise.American Freight is an equal opportunity employer. We respect diversity and accordingly are an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex, gender, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Our management is dedicated to ensuring the fulfillment of this policy with respect to hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, separation, recruitment, pay and other forms of compensation, access to facilities and programs, training and general treatment during employment. The Company maintains an internal complaint procedure to address any concerns regarding the hiring process. Any complaints can be directed by email toTitleVIIcoordinator@americanfreight.usor by toll-free phone call at 1- 855-733-4357.
Freqently Asked Questions
Positions such as the Warehouse Associate in Hamtramck often require consistent lifting and moving of items up to 50 pounds, reflecting the physical nature of inventory management and shipment preparation common in warehouse logistics roles within this metro area.
Hamtramck's proximity to Detroit creates a moderately competitive market for warehouse jobs, with steady demand influenced by regional distribution centers. Candidates with experience in inventory control and shipping processes tend to have a hiring advantage.
Mastering inventory tracking, material handling, and shipment documentation are essential skills. Additionally, proficiency in staging merchandise and coordinating with sales floor staff enhances productivity and aligns with typical expectations for warehouse associates.
A Warehouse Associate II often undertakes more complex responsibilities such as auditing inventory accuracy, managing staging areas, and leading assembly of fixtures, signaling progression beyond basic order fulfillment to operational oversight within warehouse settings.
Advancement paths typically move from general associate roles to specialized logistics or inventory management positions, with potential to transition into supervisory roles or cross-functional duties like sales floor support, fostering a versatile warehouse career trajectory.
Yes, American Freight’s Warehouse Associates assist customers during pick-ups, including delivering merchandise to vehicles and ensuring merchandise is securely loaded, emphasizing customer service alongside inventory management.
American Freight emphasizes a team environment linking warehouse operations with the sales floor, combined with a strong commitment to diversity and ethical workplace practices, creating a collaborative and inclusive culture for warehouse associates.
The position is designed as a full-time opportunity in Hamtramck, offering steady work hours and involvement in diverse warehouse functions, appealing to candidates aiming for consistent employment within a reputable retail logistics company.
Warehouse Associates in Hamtramck typically earn between $14 and $18 per hour, reflecting local market standards for entry to mid-level warehouse logistics roles, with potential for incremental increases based on experience and company policies.
Hamtramck’s diverse community fosters a supportive environment valuing teamwork and adaptability, which aligns with warehouse associates’ need to cooperate with sales and delivery teams, ensuring efficient merchandise flow in a fast-paced retail setting.
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