Transportation Associate

Location: Cranbury, New Jersey, United States

Department: Warehouse

Team: Distribution & Warehousing

Pay: base pay for this position is $24.00/hr

About the Role

Wayfair's Transportation Associate role in Cranbury, New Jersey, is a key position within the Warehouse department focused on logistics and delivery operations. Associates earn a base pay of $24.00/hr plus a $2/hr shift differential for overnight hours between 6PM-6AM, working 10-hour shifts on either Sunday-Wednesday or Wednesday-Saturday from 5:30PM-4:00AM. The Transportation Execution team drives Wayfair's mission to provide the fastest, most reliable, and convenient delivery options for home goods, by building repeatable, scalable processes that transport items from suppliers to customers in a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment. This role emphasizes operational excellence in warehouse logistics, including safe handling, process execution, and collaboration to delight customers. Benefits kick in from Day 1, including weekly pay, overtime opportunities, 401k, company discounts, referral bonuses, and clear paths for growth through conversions and promotions. Ideal for those thriving in fast-paced night operations with a focus on supply chain efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute transportation processes for goods from suppliers to customers
• Build and maintain repeatable, scalable logistics workflows
• Work assigned night shifts (5:30PM-4:00AM) to support delivery operations
• Collaborate with Transportation Execution team to ensure reliable deliveries
• Embrace Wayfair’s entrepreneurial and fun work atmosphere
• Handle overtime as needed to meet delivery demands
• Contribute to customer delight through efficient transportation
• Participate in process improvements for faster, more convenient deliveries

Required Qualifications

• Ability to work night shifts (5:30PM - 4:00AM)
• Reliable attendance for 10-hour shifts Sunday-Wednesday or Wednesday-Saturday
• Physical ability to handle transportation and loading tasks in warehouse environment
• Commitment to safe transportation processes for goods from suppliers to customers
• Adaptability to scalable logistics operations
• Eligibility to work in the US
• Availability for overtime hours

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in transportation or delivery logistics
• Warehouse operations background
• Familiarity with repeatable process execution in supply chain

Required Skills

• Logistics process execution
• Night shift reliability
• Team collaboration
• Process scalability
• Customer-focused delivery
• Safe goods handling
• Adaptability to 10-hour shifts
• Overtime flexibility
• Entrepreneurial mindset
• Attention to repeatable workflows
• Warehouse transportation knowledge
• Time management for scheduled shifts
• Physical stamina for operations

Benefits

• Base pay $24.00/hr plus $2/hr shift differential for 6PM-6AM
• Benefits start Day 1
• Referral bonuses
• Overtime hours & pay
• Weekly pay (Fridays)
• 401k
• Wayfair company discount
• Growth opportunities (conversions, promotions, and more)

Wayfair is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.