Furniture Handler Associate

Broad River Retail; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 21,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid weekly

Medical, dental, vision

401K matching

Employee discount

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Broad River Retail seeks a Furniture Handler to join our Operations Team on inbound or outbound activities. You will unload and load furniture, scan items into our inventory system, and assess merchandise for damages to ensure top quality before delivery to customers.

The role requires lifting up to 75 lbs, working in a non-climate-controlled warehouse, and adhering to safety guidelines. Competitive hourly pay, benefits after conversion, and growth opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift 75 pounds repeatedly throughout the shift.
• Ability to stand, walk, and perform physical labor in a warehouse.
• Comfort working in a non-climate-controlled environment with outdoor exposure.
• Must follow safety guidelines and communicate clearly with the team.

Responsibilities

• Unload and load furniture at the warehouse loading dock without damages.
• Identify and report any physical damage to merchandise.
• Scan products into the inventory system using RF scanners.
• Sort items by size, type, or product code and maintain cleanliness.
• Support cross-training opportunities and adhere to safety rules.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Lifting 75 lbs

Customer service

Teamwork

Communication

Follow directions

Adaptability

Job description

Furniture HandlerCULTURE SNAPSHOTBroad 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 Furniture licensee in the U.S. and landing us on the Top Places to Work list two years in a row in our industry.AT A GLANCEBroad River Retail is currently seeking for a Furniture Handler to join our Operations Team on either our Inbound or Outbound team. The position is responsible for unloading and loading furniture, scanning products into our distribution center’s inventory control system, and assessing merchandise for damages to ensure excellent product quality before being delivered to the customer.DAY IN THE LIFE AS THIS MEMORY MAKERLoads & unloads trucks at the warehouse loading dock without damaging productsUnload furniture manually or with hand trucksIdentify and communicate any physical damagesSort unloaded items on to carts by size, type, or product codeUse RF scanner to systemically receive inventoryMaintain building, grounds, and equipment cleanlinessExhibit personal excellence by accepting cross-training opportunitiesMaintain personal and facility safety by following all material handling and warehouse safety guidelinesOperating recycling machinerySorting and processing dunnageFollow company attendance policyAll other duties as assignedWORKPLACE ENVIROMENTWhile 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.MEMORY MAKER PERKS AND BENEFITSHourly Rate of $15/hr-$16/hr 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 advancementOUR COMMITMENT TO YOUBroad 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 SUCCEEDManual dexterity and capacity to maneuver furnitureAbility to listen to and follow directions and instructionsAbility to lift 75lbs repeatedly throughout the shiftPhysical labor mindsetCustomer Service mindsetOral communication and listening skillsAbility to work well with a teamAdaptability for changes in the work environment