Furniture Delivery Specialist

Klingmans; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 31,824 - 43,056; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive earnings

Medical insurance

Paid vacations and holidays

401(k)

Paid training

Referral program

Vision insurance

Job summary

Klingman’s Furniture & Design in Grand Rapids, MI is seeking a Furniture Delivery Specialist to provide professional home delivery, installation, and setup in support of store sales. You will handle delivery, minor repairs, and on-site assembly while ensuring damage-free service and positive customer interactions.

Responsibilities include delivering merchandise per schedule, complying with DOT directives, and promptly reporting paperwork.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Driver's License.
• Ability to lift and move furniture up to 130 pounds.
• Outgoing personality and ability to interact with customers professionally.

Responsibilities

• Deliver correct merchandise according to schedule and route.
• Maintain compliance with DOT directives.
• Report paperwork accurately and timely.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Team player

Customer service

Willingness to work overtime

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Furniture Delivery Specialist

Klingman’s Furniture & Design is a family-owned, industry-leading company. For more than 125 years, we’ve been helping Michigan families create fresh and exciting living spaces in their homes. Our professional In-Home Delivery Specialists play a key role in the success of our business.

We are currently seeking drivers to join our rapidly growing team. In this exciting yet challenging role, you will be responsible for maintaining and supporting customer satisfaction with professional home delivery, including set-up of merchandise in support of store sales and transfers.

This is a key role, as it is the final step in the sales process. In addition to ensuring that each customer receives damage-free merchandise, the Delivery Driver will perform minor repairs, touch up and assembly of merchandise when necessary. An outgoing and helpful personality is key, as there is frequent customer contact, and the Driver is accountable for resolving any delivery related issues on the spot.

Job Responsibilities:

OVERALL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for maintaining and supporting customer satisfaction with professional home delivery, including set-up of merchandise in support of store sales and transfers.
• Resolves any delivery related issues with customers in their homes.
• Responsible for the timely reporting of paperwork and its accuracy.

CUSTOMER SERVICE AND DELIVERY

• Delivery of correct merchandise to proper customer according to the delivery schedule and route in a professional manner.
• Maintain compliance with all appropriate DOT directives.
• Minimize damage to merchandise and home during delivery process.
• Resolve delivery related problems on the spot whenever possible. Notify Customer Service of potential problems as soon as possible after the delivery is completed.
• Treat customers in a professional manner.

PRODUCT HANDLING

• Perform minor repair, touch-up and assembly of merchandise as needed at time of delivery.
• Properly package merchandise from returns of stores and customers.
• Properly load return merchandise to facilitate effective damage free shipment while in transit.

ADMINISTRATION

• Understand generated paperwork used in delivery and return processes.
• Generate and maintain necessary paperwork; customer invoices, incident reports, drivers logbook and delivery manifests.

PERSONAL ACCOUNTABILITY AND PROFESSIONALISM

• Maintain the dress code policy at all times.
• Maintain company equipment to assigned specifications.
• Assist as needed in special project assignments and training new delivery drivers.
• Other duties as may be determined by management to perform the necessary functions of the position on an as-needed basis

Job Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Interpersonal skills and ability to facilitate a team atmosphere are essential.
• No physical limitations that limit ability to carry and move furniture weighing up to 130 pounds.
• Valid Driver's License - Chauffer's Preferred
• No more than 1 moving violations and no at-fault accidents within the most recent 3-year period.
• Ability to use maps to find specific street addresses and to navigate from one delivery location to the next.
• Outgoing personality and ability to interact with customers in a positive and professional manner are preferred.
• Dedicated to the business and willing to work overtime as needed.

Associate Benefits:

• Competitive earnings, bonus opportunities, and employee discounts
• Medical insurance benefits (Programs differ between full-time and part-time employees. Benefits vary based on position)
• Paid vacations and holidays (Full-time employees only)
• Exceptional advancement opportunities

This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:

• Dependable -- more reliable than spontaneous
• People-oriented -- enjoys interacting with people and working on group projects

Job Type: Full-time

Pay:

From $18.00 per hour

Higher Pay Available Dependent on in Home Delivery Experience.

Expected hours:

40 – 45 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Ability to commute/relocate:

Grand Rapids, MI 49512: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Shift availability:

Day Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: