{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"0d8ce7f328b41cfa289c19ae","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/0d8ce7f328b41cfa289c19ae","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/0d8ce7f328b41cfa289c19ae","title":"Warehouse Associate (Full-Time)","description":"Description:\nThis is a role for someone who is built for Physical Work and proud of it!\nMackey's has been Connecticut's trusted, family-owned farm and home supply store for over 55 years. Our mission is to be the most TRUSTED and RELIABLE retail service — and our warehouse team makes that possible. Every customer who depends on us to have the right product, in the right place, on time, is counting on the person doing this job.\nWe'll be direct: this is one of the harder roles to fill well. Physical stamina is just the starting point. What separates great warehouse associates at Mackey's is how they show up — the professionalism they bring to a physically demanding environment, the care they take with product and process, and the way they treat teammates and customers. Those qualities are rarer than the ability to lift a bag of feed.\nIf you are someone who finds genuine satisfaction in purposeful physical work, takes pride in doing things right, and brings a professional attitude to everything you do — we want to meet you.\nWhat You'll Do\nReceive, verify, and stock a diverse range of agricultural and retail inventory\nHandle products including pet foods, fertilizers, livestock feed, trees, and shrubs\nPrepare and load customer orders for delivery with precision and care\nOperate forklifts and warehouse equipment safely, every time, no exceptions\nKeep the warehouse organized, clean, and customer-ready throughout your shift\nPartner with the store and delivery teams to keep operations moving smoothly\nIdentify and communicate any improvement opportunities, inventory issues, damage, or safety concerns immediately\nWho Thrives Here\nBefore applying, be honest with yourself about whether this description fits you:\nYou don't just tolerate being on your feet and lifting all day — you genuinely prefer it to sitting at a desk\nYou take as much pride in how you work as in what you accomplish\nYou show up on time, ready to go, without needing to be managed\nWhen something goes wrong, you say so — you don't cover it up or pass the blame\nYou treat every person you encounter — customer, teammate, vendor — with basic professionalism and respect\nYou understand that a family-owned business depends on your reliability in a way that a large corporation does not\nWho Won't Be a Fit\nWe'd rather be clear now than waste your time:\nIf you're looking for a job where you can coast or avoid accountability, this isn't it\nIf physical work sounds appealing right now but has worn you down before, reconsider — the pace here is consistent\nIf working as part of a small, visible team where your attitude is noticed every day isn't for you, that's okay — but this probably isn't your place\nWhy Work at Mackey's\nA job where what you do genuinely matters — your accuracy and reliability make the whole operation possible\nA close-knit, family-owned team where you're known and valued as an individual\nForklift certification training provided for the right candidate\nConsistent hours in a stable, year-round business with strong peak seasons\nRequirements:\nRequired\nPhysical capability and stamina — regularly lifting 50 lbs, all shift, every shift\nDependability — the team and our customers count on you showing up ready, every day\nAttention to detail — the right product, right place, right condition, every time\nSafety-first mindset — you follow procedures, and you look out for your teammates without exception\nProfessional demeanor — you carry yourself and communicate in a way that reflects well on Mackey's\nTeam orientation — you communicate clearly, take direction well, and help others succeed\nWeekend availability — at least one weekend day per week is required\nMust be 18 years or older\nPreferred\nPrior warehouse, receiving, stocking, or inventory management experience\nForklift certification (training provided for the right candidate)\nExperience with agricultural, farm supply, or home and garden products\nFamiliarity with pallet jacks, hand trucks, or receiving systems\nSchedule & Availability\nFull time, regular 40+ hours\nAt least one regular weekend day per week is required — Our busiest days are Saturday and Sunday. Our team is scheduled 1 regular weekend day (Saturday or Sunday), with the goal of a regular and predicable schedule. This may vary due to peak seasons and temporary coverage requirements.\nYear-round position with peak demand in spring and the holiday season\nPre-Employment\nAll candidates are subject to pre-employment screening as a standard part of the hiring process, which may include drug testing, reference verification, and a background check.\nWORK ENVIRONMENT\nOur retail environment is dynamic and engaging. The role requires:\nActive movement including reaching, bending, and lifting\nHandling products weighing 5-50 lbs\nAdapting to seasonal changes in product offerings and weather conditions\nExtended periods of standing or walking between breaks\nOperating in both traditional retail and e-commerce fulfillment environments\nMackey's is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace.","company":"Mackey","rawCompany":"mackey","city":"Willimantic","state":"CT","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-03T17:41:53.471Z","occupations":[{"code":"53-7065.00","title":"Stockers and Order Fillers","slug":"stockers-and-order-fillers"},{"code":"53-7062.00","title":"Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand","slug":"laborers-and-freight-stock-and-material-movers-hand"},{"code":"43-5071.00","title":"Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks","slug":"shipping-receiving-and-inventory-clerks"}],"industries":[{"code":"493110","title":"General Warehousing and Storage","slug":"general-warehousing-and-storage"},{"code":"493190","title":"Other Warehousing and Storage","slug":"other-warehousing-and-storage"},{"code":"493130","title":"Farm Product Warehousing and Storage","slug":"farm-product-warehousing-and-storage"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Warehouse Associate (Full-Time)","description":"Description:\nThis is a role for someone who is built for Physical Work and proud of it!\nMackey's has been Connecticut's trusted, family-owned farm and home supply store for over 55 years. Our mission is to be the most TRUSTED and RELIABLE retail service — and our warehouse team makes that possible. Every customer who depends on us to have the right product, in the right place, on time, is counting on the person doing this job.\nWe'll be direct: this is one of the harder roles to fill well. Physical stamina is just the starting point. What separates great warehouse associates at Mackey's is how they show up — the professionalism they bring to a physically demanding environment, the care they take with product and process, and the way they treat teammates and customers. 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