Entry Part-time Warehouse Associate(Contract)-Waco
Local Job Overview: Waco
At a Glance
- Position: Part-time Warehouse Associate (Flexible/Contract, Waco)
- Join our Waco team for this flexible role.
- Salary: $18-$23/Hour (approx. $24.8k/Year)
- Company: Wayfair Logistics
- Experience: Open to all levels.
- Worksite: Waco, TX
- Apply your your professional skills skills at our Waco location.
- Benefits: This role offers competitive pay.
- This Waco-based role is an excellent opportunity for professionals skilled in relevant skills.
- Our Wayfair Logistics team in Waco, TX is growing.
- Benefit from working in Waco, a key hub for the Warehousing And Logistics industry.
Deliver the Feeling of Home
About Wayfair
Wayfair is one of the world's largest online destinations for the home, delivering millions of furniture pieces and decor items globally. Handling bulk, oversized items requires a highly specialized, heavy-lifting supply chain. The Part-Time Warehouse Associate works in our consolidation centers, ensuring that couches, rugs, and heavy boxes are moved safely and efficiently. When you embark on a career in logistics jobs with Wayfair, you are joining an energetic team focused on teamwork and spatial problem-solving.
Job Summary
We are actively seeking physically strong, team-oriented, and highly reliable individuals to join our logistics network. As a Part-Time Warehouse Associate, you will be responsible for unloading irregular freight, team-lifting heavy furniture, and preparing oversized items for final mile delivery. You will serve as the physical foundation of our supply chain, delivering the signature care that sets Wayfair apart in the e-commerce furniture industry. This is an intensely physical role perfect for those who prefer heavy lifting over scanning small items.
Comprehensive Responsibilities
- Oversized Freight Unloading: Work safely to unload incoming trailers filled with irregular, heavy items like sofas, dining tables, and large mirrors.
- Team Lifting & Staging: Execute coordinated team lifts for items over 50 pounds, placing them securely in designated warehouse staging zones.
- Order Verification: Utilize digital scanners to check off massive boxes, ensuring the correct items are loaded onto outbound delivery trucks.
- Equipment Operation: Safely utilize manual pallet jacks, hand trucks, and eventually powered industrial trucks (certification provided) to move bulky freight.
Industry-Leading Benefits & Salary
Your heavy lifting and spatial awareness are rewarded with an excellent package:
- Salary: Competitive base pay of $18.50 to $23.00 per hour, plus shift differentials.
- Exclusive Discounts: Incredible employee discounts on Wayfair furniture and home goods to furnish your own space.
- Career Progression: Opportunities to move into Full-Time roles, Inventory Control, or Warehouse Supervision.
- Health Coverage: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision packages available for eligible team members.
Requirements & Qualifications
- Must be at least 18 years of age upon application.
- No prior warehousing or logistics experience is required—we provide complete training on safe lifting and team mechanics.
- Must possess an incredibly reliable work ethic, strong spatial awareness, and a commitment to workplace safety.
- Extreme physical stamina with the continuous ability to team-lift items up to 75 pounds and independently maneuver large boxes.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does the Entry Part-time Warehouse Associate position pay at Wayfair Logistics?
This role offers a pay range of $18 - $23. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, shift, and location within Waco.
Where is this Entry Part-time Warehouse Associate job located?
This position is based in Waco, TX. Check the job details for the exact work location and nearest site within Waco.
Can I work this part-time Entry Part-time Warehouse Associate job around another job or schedule?
Yes. This is a part-time role — typically around 15 to 30 hours per week — and Wayfair Logistics offers flexible scheduling with shifts across mornings, evenings, and weekends. Many people work it as a second job or to earn extra income around a full-time job, school, or family. Share your availability when you apply.
Do I need a forklift certification for this role?
No prior forklift certification is required. Wayfair Logistics provides free, paid on-site training and certification for all powered industrial truck (PIT) equipment including forklifts, clamp trucks, and order pickers.
Do I need prior experience to apply for this Entry Part-time Warehouse Associate job?
No prior experience is required. Wayfair Logistics provides all necessary training for new hires. This is an entry-level opportunity open to candidates from all backgrounds.
How many hours per week is this part-time Entry Part-time Warehouse Associate role?
Part-time roles at Wayfair Logistics typically run about 15 to 30 hours per week, usually in 4- to 6-hour shifts you can often pick around your availability. Exact hours depend on the location's needs and the days and times you can work.
