Lead Warehouse Associate

Raymour & Flanigan Furniture and Mattresses; Milford (CT); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Raymour & Flanigan is seeking a warehouse associate to support offloading, loading, and movement of furniture within our facilities. The role involves operating order pickers and electric pallet jacks, with opportunities to become certified in material handling equipment and to take on leadership responsibilities as needed.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong listening skills and a commitment to safety, with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Qualifications

• Experience operating an order picker and electric pallet jack.
• Experience with computerized warehouse management systems.
• Ability to work independently and/or lead a team.

Responsibilities

• Commitment to Raymour & Flanigan's safety policies and procedures.
• Offloading and loading of furniture on trailers, into bins, and within floor locations.
• Ability to become certified in material handling equipment, including order picker and electric pallet jack.
• Ability to work independently and/or lead a team.
• Excellent listening skills.
• Perform additional functions that may be assigned at the discretion of management.

Skills

Order picker experience

Electric pallet jack

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Warehouse management systems

Job description

At Raymour & Flanigan, we recognize and appreciate all of our team members' hard work and dedication. We pride ourselves on being a long-term, privately held company that takes care of its associates by recognizing each individual's potential and investing in their future success!

Expectations

• Commitment to Raymour & Flanigan's safety policies and procedures.
• Offloading and loading of furniture on trailers, into bins, and within floor locations.
• Ability to become certified in material handling equipment, including order picker and electric pallet jack.
• Ability to work independently and/or lead a team.
• Excellent listening skills.
• Perform additional functions that may be assigned at the discretion of management.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience operating an order picker and electric pallet jack is preferred.
• Experience with computerized warehouse management systems

Physical Requirements

• Lift, lower, push, and pull all sizes of furniture up to and in excess of 200 lbs.
• Safely lift furniture merchandise while elevated on warehouse equipment at heights of 30-40 feet above the ground.

Raymour & Flanigan proudly supports a drug-free and smoke-free work environment.

Please note that we are currently unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must have authorization to work in the U.S. without the need for sponsorship now or in the future.

Raymour & Flanigan is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any associate or applicant on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, national origin, physical or mental disability, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual orientation, sexual and other reproductive health decisions, marital or familial status, genetic information or other basis protected by law.