General Laborer – Furniture Distribution Warehouse

Frey Consulting Group

Edison (NJ)

On-site

USD 17,000 - 25,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision benefits
401(k) with company match
Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
G3 Profit-Sharing Program
Leadership development and career-grow

Job summary

Factory Direct Enterprises LLC d/b/a Ashley is hiring a General Laborer for our furniture distribution warehouse in Edison, NJ. You will safely lift, move, load, unload, and organize furniture and merchandise to support fast-paced operations.

This physically demanding role requires reliability, teamwork, adherence to safety procedures, and the ability to work an 8-hour shift with consistent pace and accuracy.

Previous warehouse or labor experience is preferred but not required; training provided.

Qualifications

  • Must be dependable and punctual.
  • 2: Must be able to follow written and verbal instructions.
  • 3: Must be willing to work as part of a team.
  • 4: Must demonstrate a strong commitment to workplace safety.
  • 5: Must be able to consistently meet the physical demands of the position.
  • 6: Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment where productivity and efficiency are important.

Responsibilities

  • Safely lift, carry, push, pull, and move furniture and merchandise throughout the warehouse.
  • Load and unload trucks, carts, and other material-handling equipment.
  • Move merchandise between receiving, storage, picking, assembly, and shipping areas as needed.
  • Assist with furniture preparation, assembly, staging, downstacking, and loadout.
  • Maintain an organized, clean, and safe work area.
  • Follow all warehouse safety procedures and use proper lifting and material-handling techniques.

Skills

Teamwork
Safety-conscious
Physical stamina
Dependable

Job description

General Laborer – Furniture Distribution Warehouse

We are looking for a dependable and hardworking General Laborer to join our furniture distribution warehouse team. This position is responsible for safely handling, moving, loading, unloading, organizing, and preparing furniture and merchandise throughout the warehouse.

This is a fast-paced, physically demanding work environment. Team members are expected to maintain an appropriate work pace, move with purpose, and work efficiently with others to keep product flowing throughout the operation. The ability to work at the necessary speed while maintaining safety, quality, and accuracy is essential to the position.

The ideal candidate is physically capable, reliable, works well as part of a team, and understands the importance of safety, productivity, quality, teamwork, and following established processes and procedures.

  • Safely lift, carry, push, pull, and move furniture and merchandise throughout the warehouse.
  • Consistently handle and move products weighing approximately 50–75 pounds throughout an 8-hour shift.
  • Work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining the necessary pace and productivity to support the team and overall operation.
  • Move with purpose and urgency while maintaining safe work practices.
  • Load and unload trucks, carts, and other material-handling equipment.
  • Move merchandise between receiving, storage, picking, assembly, and shipping areas as needed.
  • Assist with furniture preparation, assembly, staging, downstacking, and loadout.
  • Maintain an organized, clean, and safe work area.
  • Follow all warehouse safety procedures and use proper lifting and material-handling techniques.
  • Work efficiently while maintaining accuracy and quality standards.
  • Follow direction from warehouse leadership and adjust priorities as business needs change.
  • Work cooperatively with team members to maintain smooth product flow throughout the operation.
  • Maintain awareness of the pace of the operation and help prevent delays or bottlenecks.
  • Inspect merchandise for visible damage and report concerns to leadership.
  • Properly use warehouse equipment and tools after receiving required training.
  • Perform other general warehouse duties as assigned.
Physical Requirements

This is a physically demanding warehouse position in a fast-paced environment.

Candidates must be able to:

  • Repeatedly lift and move 50–75 pounds throughout the workday.
  • Stand and walk for extended periods.
  • Bend, stoop, reach, push, pull, and maneuver furniture and merchandise.
  • Maintain an appropriate work pace throughout an 8-hour shift.
  • Move efficiently and at the necessary speed to keep up with team and operational demands.
  • Perform repetitive lifting and material-handling tasks while maintaining proper safety practices.
  • Safely work around warehouse equipment, carts, pallet jacks, and other material-handling equipment.
  • Maintain productivity while transitioning between different tasks and areas of the warehouse.

Employees work an 8-hour shift and receive:

Qualifications
  • Previous warehouse, distribution, furniture, moving, shipping, receiving, or general labor experience is preferred but not required.
  • Must be dependable and punctual.
  • Must be able to follow written and verbal instructions.
  • Must be willing to work as part of a team.
  • Must demonstrate a strong commitment to workplace safety.
  • Must be able to consistently meet the physical demands of the position.
  • Must be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment where productivity and efficiency are important.
  • Must be willing to perform different tasks and work in various areas of the warehouse based on operational needs.
What We Are Looking For

We are looking for someone who:

Shows up. Works hard. Works safely. Moves with purpose. Helps the team. Gets the job done.

The right candidate understands that warehouse operations require pace, flexibility, teamwork, and accountability. You may be assigned to receiving one day, picking or assembly another day, and loadout or staging when the operation requires it.

We need team members who can maintain the necessary pace to be efficient without sacrificing safety or quality, recognize when the team needs support, and step in where they are needed.

Why FDE | Ashley?

At Factory Direct Enterprises LLC d/b/a Ashley, we are committed to Amazing our Team Members and supporting their journey toward becoming their best selves.

We proudly represent:

  • #1 Selling Furniture Brand in the World
  • #1 Retailer of Furniture and Bedding in the United States

Our Team Members also have access to:

  • Medical, Dental and Vision benefits
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay, including your birthday
  • FDE G3 Profit-Sharing Program
  • Leadership development and career-growth opportunities
  • Ashley Cares programs supporting our Team Members and communities
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