028-Warehouse Associate

American Furniture Warehouse; Broomfield (CO); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the furniture industry is seeking a Warehouse Associate to ensure efficient loading and unloading of merchandise while providing excellent customer service. This role includes working in a fast-paced environment and requires a commitment to safety and teamwork. The position offers competitive pay, with additional premiums for afternoon and weekend shifts, along with various benefits including paid sick leave and vacation.

Benefits

70 hours of sick pay annually

40-80 hours of vacation annually

Two personal days each year

Company-provided training & leadership development

Gym facilities in most work locations

Excellent benefits

Qualifications

• Ability to safely operate a company-approved safety knife.
• Knowledge of correct lifting/team lifting techniques.
• Ability to operate and use a hand truck.

Responsibilities

• Safely load and unload merchandise from customers.
• Greet customers promptly and professionally.
• Wrap, load, and secure merchandise into the customer's vehicle.

Skills

Customer Service

Safety Awareness

Teamwork

Tools

Radio Frequency Scanner

Hand Truck

Job description

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American Furniture Warehouse provided pay range

This range is provided by American Furniture Warehouse. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$17.50/hr - $19.00/hr

The role of the Warehouse Associate/Customer Loadout Associate is to safely and efficiently load and unload merchandise from customers and provide excellent customer service while doing so. Additionally, the Customer Loadout Associate will drive sales profitably by being part of the supply chain efforts in delivering what our customers want and when they want it—making you eligible for the best distribution/warehouse earning package in the area.

Customer Loadout Associates earn $17.50-$19/hr with a $1/hr Afternoon Premium and $2/hr Weekend Premium added to your base pay rate.

We pay every Friday.

Benefits include:

• 70 hours of sick pay annually
• 40-80 hours of vacation annually
• Two personal days each year
• Company-provided training & leadership development tracks for promotion opportunities
• Gym facilities in most work locations
• Excellent benefits

Job Requirements

• Ability to safely operate a company-approved safety knife.
• Able to adhere to AFW asset protection policies and identify and prevent fraud.
• Knowledge of and ability to perform correct lifting/team lifting techniques.
• Ability to operate and use a hand truck.
• Maintain a clean and professional appearance.
• Manually manipulate furniture and merchandise to and from trucks, racking, containers, forklifts, and vehicles.

Job Expectations

• Commitment to AFW's safety policies and procedures and promote awareness.
• Greet customers promptly and professionally.
• Wrap, load, and secure merchandise into the customer's vehicle without damage.
• Verify that the customer receives the correct merchandise.
• Inspect AFW rental vehicles and complete paperwork.
• Uncrate and re-create merchandise for inspection when requested.
• Operate a radio frequency (RF) scanner.
• Identify and read reports, tickets, and UPC labels.
• Safely remove sold merchandise from the show floor and prepare for load out.
• Assist other departments as needed.
• Work in a physically demanding, fast-paced environment for extended periods.
• Have a flexible schedule, including shifts, holidays, and weekends.
• Communicate effectively with team members and supervisors.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to maneuver in confined and congested areas.
• Stand, walk, stoop, and bend for 8+ hours daily.
• Use arms, hands, fingers, eyes, legs, and back constantly.
• Lift, lower, push, and pull merchandise up to 100 lbs frequently and handle up to 250 kg often.
• Perform lifting, gripping, bending, kneeling, and moving merchandise for 8+ hours daily.

Physical Work Environment

• Fluorescent lighting
• Concrete flooring
• Climate affected by outside conditions
• Exterior noise
• Extreme temperature fluctuations in the warehouse

Pre-employment drug screening and background checks are required.

American Furniture Warehouse is an equal opportunity employer, welcoming applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.