Furniture Equipment Operator Trainee

Broad River Retail; Four Oaks (NC); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 2,893,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly pay based on shift

Paid weekly

Insurance after conversion

PTO after conversion

401K matching after conversion

Employee discount 40%

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Broad River Retail is seeking a Furniture Equipment Operator Trainee to join our Operations Team. You will safely operate a stock picker lift and other material handling equipment in a non climate controlled warehouse, with some outdoor exposure. You will tag, receive, and cycle count inventory while maintaining safety and accuracy.

The role emphasizes following directions, maintaining cleanliness, and taking on cross-training to support growth within the company, with benefits after conversion.

Qualifications

• Certification to operate stock picker and sit-down forklifts.
• Manual dexterity and capacity to maneuver furniture.
• Experience working in warehouse environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate material handling equipment and stock picker lift.
• Recognize and adhere to proper product orientation.
• Safely load and unload products for distribution or storage.
• Accurately receive and tag products for distribution or storage.
• Identify and communicate defective products and packaging and process accordingly.
• Perform cycle counts of physical inventory.
• Maintain building, grounds, and equipment cleanliness.
• Follow attendance policies; accept cross-training opportunities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Ability to follow directions

Physical stamina

Tools

Stock picker

Sit-down forklift

Job description

FURNITURE EQUIPMENT OPERATOR TRAINEEAT A GLANCE:Broad River Retail is currently seeking a Furniture Equipment Operator to join our Operations Team. The position is responsible for operating a stock picker lift with the utmost care to ensure efficiency and safety. Perform cycle counts, assessing merchandise for damages and ensure that material and products will always be at the right place.DAY IN THE LIFE AS THIS MEMORY MAKER:Safely operate all material handling equipment and stock picker liftRecognize and adhere to proper product orientationSafely load and unload products for distribution, customer pick up and or storageAccurately receive and tag products properly for distribution or storageIdentify and communicate defective products and packaging and process accordinglyPerform cycle counts of physical inventoryMaintain building, grounds, and equipment cleanlinessExhibit personal excellence by accepting cross-training opportunitiesFollowing company attendance policiesAll other duties as assignedMEMORY MAKER PERKS & BENEFITS:Hourly Rate based on factors such as shift and location. Paid WeeklyThis position operates on a contract-to-hire basisGuaranteed Hourly Raise at time of ConversionMedical, dental, vision, and life insurance options after conversionPaid time off and 401K matching contribution after conversionEmployee discount (40%) at BRR locations after conversionInternal Opportunities for career growth and advancementCULTURE SNAPSHOT:Broad River Retail is an organization of integrity, diversity and culture working together for the purpose of ‘Furnishing Life’s Best Memories’. At Broad River, we call all our employees “Memory Makers.” We do this because we know everyone that works for our Company has the power to make positive memories not only for our Guests, but also for their families, co-workers, and communities.We take pride in training and developing our teams so that they can provide a premier customer experience to every Guest. Our Memory Makers are the driving force that has led us to being the largest and fastest growing Ashley licensee in the U.S. and landing us on the Top Places to Work list two years in a row in our industry.OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU:Broad River Retail is committed to creating a place where everyone feels respected, valued, and able to reach their full potential. Regardless of race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, disability, or if you’re parenting the next generation of Memory Makers, we firmly believe our work is at its best when everyone feels free to be their most authentic self.WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:Certification to operate stock picker and sit-down forkliftsManual dexterity and capacity to maneuver furnitureAbility to listen to and follow directions and instructionsExperience working in warehouse environment is preferredWORKPLACE ENVIRONMENT:While performing the duties of this job the employee is:Regularly required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, or crouch on concrete flooringMust be able to routinely lift or move objects up to 75 pounds alone and team lift objects over 75 poundsWorking in a non-climate-controlled warehouse setting, with some outdoor exposure during the workdayIn accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), reasonable accommodations may be made to empower individuals with disabilities to undertake the essential duties and responsibilities of the position.