FLOOR SUPPORT - RETAIL MERCHANDISE HANDLER

Dufresne Spencer Group, LLC dba Ashley; Joliet (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player in furniture retail is seeking a dedicated Floor Support - Retail Merchandise Handler. This part-time role involves assisting with showroom organization, moving furniture, and ensuring customer satisfaction through effective support. With responsibilities ranging from loading and unloading customer purchases to assembling furniture and maintaining a neat storage area, this position is perfect for those who enjoy a hands-on role in a dynamic environment. Join a company that values its employees, offering generous benefits and opportunities for advancement, making it an exciting place to grow your career in retail.

Benefits

Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)

Employee Purchase Discounts of 30% or more

Opportunity for advancement

On Demand Pay

Qualifications

• Ability to safely move furniture and assist with showroom organization.
• Demonstrates customer focus and follows through on assignments.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload customer purchases and receive furniture shipments.
• Assemble furniture and maintain the showroom and storage areas.

Skills

Ability to safely move up to 50 lbs

Customer focus

Ability to follow through on assignments

Physical stamina (bending, stooping, climbing)

Job description

FLOOR SUPPORT - RETAIL MERCHANDISE HANDLER (PART-TIME)

Job Category: LABORER

Requisition Number: FLOOR012586

Posted: January 13, 2025

Location: AFH- JOLIET STORE, 3200 Mall Loop Dr, Joliet, IL 60431, USA

Ashley Furniture HomeStore, the #1 Mattress and Furniture retailer in North America, has an immediate opening for a Floor Support – Retail Merchandise Handler. The ideal candidate is responsible for assisting with organizing the showroom floor and moving furniture as specified by the Visual Presentation Manager, loading and unloading customer purchases, receiving furniture shipments, and assembling furniture.

NOW OFFERING ON DEMAND PAY

OUR COMPANY OFFERS GREAT BENEFITS, INCLUDING:

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Pay: $14.70 per hour
• Opportunity for advancement
• Employee Purchase Discounts of 30% or more

KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Place furniture on the showroom floor as specified by the VPM.
• Load and unload customer purchases.
• Receive furniture shipments.
• Assemble furniture as needed.
• Assist with organizing the showroom.
• Maintain the back room storage area in a neat and orderly manner.
• Complete inventory paperwork.
• Climb ladders to hang accessories or pictures.
• Change light bulbs and perform other minor maintenance work.
• Understand and maintain all safe work practices and rules.
• Perform light housekeeping and janitorial duties.
• Other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Ability to safely move up to 50 lbs or more with assistance.
• Ability to carry out goals and instructions and follow through on assignments.
• Ability to bend, stoop, reach, stand, climb and walk frequently.
• Demonstrates a customer focus.

Ashley Furniture HomeStore is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ashley Furniture HomeStore does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law.