Lift Operator

Ashley Furniture Industries; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 2,066,400 - 2,892,960; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental and vision insurance

Employee discount

Life/Disability Insurance

401K

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Ashley Furniture Industries is seeking a Lift Operator to safely move furniture and case goods within our warehouse, loading and unloading goods, and supporting inventory organization.

Responsibilities include operating lift trucks, scanning items for inventory, and ensuring accurate staging for shipment in a fast-paced distribution center environment.

Qualifications

• Must be legally authorized to work in the US.
• Age 18 or older.
• Regularly lift objects over 75 lbs.
• Can transport loads of 250 lbs.
• Able to work flexible hours including weekends/holidays.
• Maintain reliable attendance and work well in a team.

Responsibilities

• Perform safety check of powered industrial vehicle prior to operation.
• Operate powered industrial vehicles in a safe and appropriate manner.
• Use scanning equipment to locate product in Distribution Center and ensure accurate inventory.
• Pick orders and stage for shipment following the scan move scan.
• Manipulate products safely and according to Standard Operating Procedures.
• Inform supervisor of backorders, scanning problems or out-of-sequence products.
• Inform supervisor of damaged or misplaced products.
• Perform a trailer audit prior to loading and report deficiencies.
• Maintain satisfactory productivity and efficiency levels.
• Follow OSHA and company safety rules and procedures.
• Adhere to all standard operating procedures for assigned positions.
• Demonstrate the company Core and Growth Values in all duties.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety procedures

Inventory control

Team collaboration

Job description

For over 75 years, Ashley Furniture has been the largest home furnishings manufacturer, transforming homes worldwide. With our customer base continuously growing, we are expanding our reach by opening more stores to meet the increasing demand. Our dedication to quality, style, and affordability has solidified our reputation as a trusted and recognized brand worldwide.

Purpose At Ashley

The Lift Operator role is responsible for safely and efficiently operating material handling equipment, specifically lift trucks and forklifts, to move furniture and case good products within the warehouse premises. This role involves loading and unloading furniture items from trucks, transporting them to designated storage areas, and assisting with the organization of inventory.

What You’ll Do

• Perform safety check of powered industrial vehicle prior to operation
• Operate powered industrial vehicles in a safe and appropriate manner
• Use scanning equipment to locate product in Distribution Center and ensure accurate inventory
• Pick orders and stage for shipment following the scan move scan
• Manipulate products safely and effectively using the Standard Operational Procedure for proper lifting.
• Inform supervisor of needed backorders of product, scanning problems or product out of sequence
• Inform supervisor of damaged and misplaced products
• Perform a trailer audit (verify trailer number, cleanliness, condition) prior to loading and inform supervisor of any deficiencies.
• Perform the job satisfactorily at a sustained level of productivity.
• Follow all OSHA and Company established safety rules and procedures
• Follow all standard operating procedures while working at assigned positions
• Demonstrate the Company’s Core and Growth Values in the performance of all job functions.

What You Bring

• Legally Authorized to work in the US.
• Age 18 or older.
• Regularly lift objects over 75 lbs. with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to transport loads of 250 lbs. with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays.
• Maintain reliable attendance.
• Thrive in a team environment.

What’s In It For You

When you join us, you are eligible to participate in our comprehensive benefits programs, which include:

• Health, dental benefits, and vision insurance
• Employee Discount from 10% - 30%
• Life/Disability Insurance
• Flex Spending Account
• 401K
• Paid Time Off

Ashley values its diversity and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made on the basis of an individual’s skills, qualifications, merit, and business need.

To learn more about Ashley Furniture, our community engagement programs, environmental stewardship, and our core values, please visit our Corporate Social Responsibility information page: Corporate Social Responsibility