Lift Operator - Lead

Ashley Furniture Industries; Brandon (FL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental benefits, and vision insurance

Employee Discount from 10% - 30%

Life/Disability Insurance

Flex Spending Account

401K

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Paid Birthday

Weekly Pay

Job summary

Ashley Furniture Industries in Brandon, Florida, is seeking a Lift Operator responsible for safely operating material handling equipment. The role requires loading and unloading furniture, organizing inventory, and ensuring safety compliance.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S., able to lift over 75 lbs, and thrive in a team environment. Enjoy benefits like health insurance, a retirement plan, and paid time off. Apply now and find your home at Ashley!

Qualifications

• Legally authorized to work in the US.
• Age 18 or older.
• Regularly lift objects over 75 lbs.
• Flexible hours including weekends and holidays.
• Reliable attendance.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate lift trucks and forklifts.
• Load and unload furniture from trucks.
• Ensure accurate inventory using scanning equipment.
• Demonstrate company core values.

Skills

Operate powered industrial vehicles safely

Ability to lift over 75 lbs

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 & Holidays
• Paid Birthday
• Weekly Pay

Apply now and find your home at Ashley!