General Warehouse Associate

GrandBrands (Grand Furniture & Ashley Furniture Southeastern VA); Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401k Retirement

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Family Leave

Disability Insurance

Training & Development

Employee Discount

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Grand Brands is seeking a dependable General Warehouse Associate to assist in daily warehouse operations, including pulling, receiving, staging and assembling merchandise. The role includes on-the-job training across departments to support flow of operations and ensure accurate handling of stock.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma or GED, warehouse experience a plus, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs while adhering to safety protocols and wearing steel-toed boots.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Prior distribution or warehouse experience a plus.
• Must pass safety training and assessments.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Pick and pull merchandise for deliveries and customer pickups.
• Receive, unload, and inspect merchandise for damage.
• Assemble furniture and prep items for the floor using hand tools.
• Load merchandise accurately based on manifest (SKU & description).
• Support staging, floor setup, and customer pickup departments.
• Ensure merchandise is clean, complete, and ready for presentation.
• Move merchandise using dollies or forklifts as needed.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication

Safety training readiness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

We’re looking for a dependable and motivated General Warehouse Associate to join our team. This is a hands-on position that plays a key role in daily warehouse operations, including pulling, receiving, staging, and assembling merchandise. You’ll be trained and certified across multiple departments and expected to flex where needed to support the flow of operations.

OUR STORY

Grand Furniture was founded in 1947 by Rose Stein and operated alongside her 2 sons, Jerry and Herbert. In 1988, Jerry Stein acquired full ownership and brought on his sons, Steve and Craig. Craig Stein became the sole owner in 2009 and opened the first Ashley Furniture in Hampton Roads in 2010, adding to Grand Brands market share. Grand Brands is home to Grand Furniture, Grand Outlet, and Ashley Furniture/Outlet, serving customers right here in southeastern Virginia and has been recognized as the #1 Ashley Stores licensee. In other words, we operate the highest-ranked Ashley stores nationwide, so customers get great selection and service, and our teams get growth opportunities.

Responsibilities:

• Pick and pull merchandise for deliveries and customer pickups
• Receive, unload, and inspect merchandise for damage
• Assemble furniture and prep items for the floor using hand tools
• Load merchandise accurately based on manifest (SKU & description)
• Support staging, floor setup, and customer pickup departments
• Ensure merchandise is clean, complete, and ready for presentation
• Move merchandise using dollies or forklifts as needed

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED
• Prior distribution or warehouse experience is a plus
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills
• Willingness to complete all required safety training and assessments
• Ability to pass a lift test and wear steel-toed boots

You're a great fit if you:

• Stay focused and pay attention to the small details
• Know how to follow directions but can also work independently
• Take pride in keeping things organized and done right the first time
• Aren’t afraid of physical work — you’re able to lift 50 lbs. and stay on your feet
• Show up on time, ready to work, and keep safety a priority

Join Us:

If you’re ready to be part of a hard-working team in a fast-paced environment where your efforts are recognized, we want to meet you.

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k,)
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development
• Employee Discount
• Employee Assistance Program