Furniture Warehouse Associate – Fast-Paced, Full-Time

METROPOLITAN WAREHOUSE AND DELIVERY; Lockport (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

METROPOLITAN WAREHOUSE AND DELIVERY in Lockport, IL is hiring a Warehouse Associate. You will load and unload packages, sort items by hand, verify inventory, and assist with warehouse duties in a fast-paced setting.

Role requires lifting heavy furniture, operating warehouse equipment safely, and flexibility to work overtime or weekends when needed. High school diploma and 1 year of warehouse experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1 year minimum of previous warehouse experience desired.
• Experience working with furniture preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work with heavy furniture.
• Flexibility to working past quitting time to get the job done.
• Detailed record keeping.
• Previous forklift certification/experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Loading and unloading packages/boxes (furniture) in our fast-paced environment.
• Sorting packages/boxes of varying sizes and weights by hand: lifting, pushing, pulling, carrying, scanning, staging, wrapping, etc.
• Assisting in verifying inventory quantity and inventory level maintenance.
• Assisting with other warehouse duties as needed.
• Operating warehouse equipment in a safe manner.

Skills

Fast-paced work

Heavy lifting

Attention to detail

Manual dexterity

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift certification

Job description

METROPOLITAN WAREHOUSE AND DELIVERY in Lockport, IL is hiring a Warehouse Associate. You will load and unload packages, sort items by hand, verify inventory, and assist with warehouse duties in a fast-paced setting.

Role requires lifting heavy furniture, operating warehouse equipment safely, and flexibility to work overtime or weekends when needed. High school diploma and 1 year of warehouse experience preferred.