Delivery Helper HS

Ashley Furniture Industries; Mesquite (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Ashley Furniture Industries in Mesquite, TX is hiring a delivery associate to inspect products, assist drivers, and safely load trucks for on-time customer deliveries. The role requires attention to detail and adherence to safety and dress code standards.

The position involves reading maps, performing heavy lifting up to 50 lbs, and maintaining organization in a dynamic distribution center. Strong teamwork and customer-focused service are essential to success.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read maps and follow oral and written instructions.
• Heavy lifting required; may carry heavy merchandise up stairs.
• Must maintain appearance by following Ashley's dress code.
• Able to work Tuesday through Saturday.
• Able to safely move up to 50 lbs with assistance and sustain heavy activity.

Responsibilities

• Conduct physical inspection of product to identify damaged goods prior to delivery.
• Assist the driver in compiling all necessary paperwork in delivering goods to customer.
• Perform touch up and repair as needed on products.
• Prepare and load delivery trucks safely.
• Communicates and documents customer concerns to Distribution Center Support.
• Maintain the cleanliness and organization of the distribution center area.
• Unload and safely place products in customer’s home.
• Continual heavy lifting throughout the day and assistance when required.
• Take care of all customers through direct action or indirectly by assisting others.
• Work with other employees to attain company goals.
• Report violations of company policies and the misappropriation of company assets.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Map reading

Heavy lifting

Dress code

Tue-Sat shift

Physical stamina

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma

Job description

• Conduct physical inspection of product to identify damaged goods prior to delivery
• Assist the driver in compiling all necessary paperwork in delivering goods to customer
• Perform touch up and repair as needed on products
• Prepare and load delivery trucks safely
• Communicates and documents customer concerns to Distribution Center Support
• Maintain the cleanliness and organization of the distribution center area
• Unload and safely place products in customer’s home
• Continual heaving lifting throughout the day and assistance when required
• Take care of all customers through direct action or indirectly by assisting others
• Work with other employees to attain company goals
• Report violations of company policies and the misappropriation of company assets
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Primary Job Functions

• Conduct physical inspection of product to identify damaged goods prior to delivery
• Assist the driver in compiling all necessary paperwork in delivering goods to customer
• Perform touch up and repair as needed on products
• Prepare and load delivery trucks safely
• Communicates and documents customer concerns to Distribution Center Support
• Maintain the cleanliness and organization of the distribution center area
• Unload and safely place products in customer’s home
• Continual heaving lifting throughout the day and assistance when required
• Take care of all customers through direct action or indirectly by assisting others
• Work with other employees to attain company goals
• Report violations of company policies and the misappropriation of company assets
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Job Qualifications

Education, Certifications:

• High school diploma required

Special Skills And Abilities

• Must be able to read maps and follow oral and written instructions.
• Heavy lifting required. May be required to carry heavy merchandise up stairs.
• Must maintain personal appearance by following Ashley’s dress code requirements.
• Must be able to work Tuesday through Saturday.
• Ability to safely move up to 50 lbs. and more with the assistance of a partner.
• Ability to maintain heavy physical activity during shift.
• Ability to bend, stoop, reach, stand, and walk frequently.
• Ability to work in in-door/out-door climate.

Physical Requirements

Reasonable accommodations will be made for individuals with disabilities.

0%-24%

25%-49%

50%-74%

75%-

100%

Seeing: Must have close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus to read reports, view computer screen, etc.

Hearing: Must be able to hear and understand speech to interact with others.

Speaking: Must be able to speak so that others will be able to understand.

Sitting: Will remain in a seated position for extended periods of time.

Fingering/Grasping/Feeling: Must be able to perform repetitive tasks with both hands to include keyboarding, handwriting, office/POS equipment and handheld equipment operation.

Standing/Walking: Will remain on one’s feet in an upright position and move about on foot.

Climbing/Stooping/Bending/Kneeling/Reaching: Will bend, squat, stoop, kneel, crouch and reach at or above shoulder level.

Lifting/Pulling/Pushing: Will lift and carry objects up to 25 lbs.; transport loads of up to 100 lbs.

Work Environment: Will work predominately in an open retail/office/warehouse environment; occasional work at new retail locations under construction. Potential exposure to oil, latex, and spray paint, household chemicals, biological odors and household dusts; moderate office noise.