Warehouse Associate Equipment Operator

Location: Aberdeen, Maryland, United States

Department: Warehouse

Team: Distribution & Warehousing

About the Role

Wayfair is seeking a Warehouse Associate Equipment Operator for its new 1.2 million sq. ft. facility in Aberdeen, Maryland, starting at $20.50/hour. This role is pivotal in the Warehouse Department, supporting Wayfair's best-in-class logistics network designed to enhance customer satisfaction through faster deliveries, expanded services, and minimized damage. Associates will operate equipment to handle furniture and home goods in a fast-paced, asset-based warehouse environment, collaborating with driven team members to maintain high delivery standards and drive repeat business. Key to success is thriving in a high-volume operations setting where hard-working individuals contribute to inbound/outbound logistics, inventory accuracy, and quality control. The position demands physical capability, safety adherence, and a customer-centric approach, leveraging Wayfair's physical infrastructure to delight customers in the competitive furniture and home space. This opportunity is ideal for talented operators passionate about warehouse efficiency and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate warehouse equipment to move, load, and unload furniture and home goods
• Maintain high delivery standards to ensure customer satisfaction
• Collaborate with team members in a 1.2 million sq. ft. facility
• Support logistics operations to speed up deliveries and reduce damage
• Handle inbound and outbound shipments efficiently
• Adhere to safety protocols in a fast-paced environment
• Contribute to building Wayfair's asset-based warehouse network
• Drive repeat business through accurate order fulfillment
• Assist in inventory management and quality control

Required Qualifications

• Able to work in a fast-paced warehouse environment
• Physically fit to handle equipment operation and material handling
• Driven and determined work ethic
• Collaborative team player
• Available for full-time warehouse shifts
• Eligible to work in the US
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Basic understanding of warehouse safety protocols

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience operating warehouse equipment (forklifts, reach trucks)
• Experience in logistics or distribution centers

Required Skills

• Equipment operation (forklifts, pallet jacks)
• Fast-paced multitasking
• Team collaboration
• Attention to detail for order accuracy
• Physical stamina for lifting and moving heavy items
• Safety compliance in warehouse settings
• Logistics process understanding
• Customer-focused mindset
• Problem-solving in dynamic environments
• Time management for high-volume operations
• Inventory handling
• Damage prevention techniques
• Adaptability to shift work
• Basic computer skills for warehouse systems

Benefits

• Starting hourly rate of $20.50/hour
• Employment in a state-of-the-art 1.2 million sq. ft. facility
• Opportunities for career growth in logistics and distribution
• Supportive team environment fostering collaboration
• Contribution to best-in-class customer experience
• Part of Wayfair's expanding physical warehouse network
• Fast-paced role with impact on delivery speed and service
• Standard Wayfair benefits including health insurance and PTO (assumed)

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