Wave Associate

We inspire purpose-filled living that brings joy to the modern home. With a team of more than 8,000 associates spanning 130 store and distribution locations across the U.S. and Canada, we achieve together, drive results and innovate to inspire. Drawn together by a shared passion for our customers and a spirit of fun, we deliver high-quality home furnishings that are expertly designed, responsibly sourced and bring beauty and function to people’s homes. From the day we opened our first store in Chicago in 1962 to the digital innovations that engage millions of customers today, our iconic brand is nearly 60 years in the making—and our story is still unfolding.
The Wave Associate plays a key role in keeping Distribution Center operations running smoothly by allocating orders, monitoring workflows, and supporting daily productivity and quality goals. This role ensures accuracy through cycle counts, maintains organized work areas, and adapts to the needs of different departments as business demands shift. Success comes from strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to safety, quality, and teamwork across all operational tasks.
A day in the life of a Wave Associate...
Allocates orders in local delivery, parcel, stores, and intercompany to maintain continued business operations
Assists the wave planner in monitoring and controlling the workflow by releasing orders from the warehouse management system to the Distribution Center associates
Engages management and operational leadership to assist in maintaining service levels, quality expectations and productivity
Performs cycle counts as necessary, to maintain accuracy of inventory
Maintains cleanliness and order of work areas
Rotates through different departments, as necessary, to meet the demands of the business
Participates in ongoing training regarding technology upgrades and new systems applicable to the position
Performs all job tasks assigned by the leadership staff to achieve and maintain daily productivity and quality goals
What you'll bring to the table...
Strong problem solving and analytical skills
High attention to detail
Computer literate including but not limited to Google OS
Clerical, word processing, and/or office skills
Possess a complete understanding of training and communication resources relevant to the position
Maintains an awareness of loss prevention, security and safety following the guidelines as outlined in the Company Code of Conduct and Associate Policy manuals
Good communication skills
Ability to work in a team environment
Attention to detail
Basic English Language proficiency
We'd love to hear from you if you have...
3+ years previous related work experience
Euromarket Designs, Inc., which does business as Crate and Barrel and CB2, will be referred to as “the Company”. The Company is deeply committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact the location you are applying to here and ask to speak with a manager regarding the nature of your request.
The Company is an equal opportunity employer; applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital, parental, veteran or military status, unfavorable military discharge, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
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