Machine Operator

Nebraska Furniture Mart Inc.; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Same day pay

Annual raises

Inclusive culture

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Staff discount

Career development

Volunteer opportunities

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Nebraska Furniture Mart in Des Moines, IA is hiring a Machine Operator to safely handle and transport products within our warehouse. You will operate equipment such as scanners, pallet jacks, and other warehouse gear, ensuring accurate picking and staging to meet daily targets.

We value a positive, team-oriented attitude and require at least 1 year of warehouse experience, high school diploma or GED, and the ability to work night, weekend, or early morning shifts.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age
• High school diploma or GED preferred
• 1-year warehouse experience
• Positive, upbeat attitude
• Ability to work in high places
• Ability to lift/push/pull required weights
• Ability to work night, weekend and/or early morning hours based on business needs
• Pre-employment screening includes, but isn't limited to, criminal background check

Responsibilities

• Operate Scan equipment to locate, pick, bin and cycle product
• Safety Handle product in a safe and secure manner and observe material handling safety practices
• Accuracy Locate and return-to-stock, received goods and transferred product into appropriate areas
• Report Conduct driver load exception reports ensuring all products have been picked and binned for accountable processes
• Monitor Track daily progress and immediately report discrepancies, errors or potential roadblocks to supervisor

Skills

1 year warehouse experience

Safety awareness

Team player

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Scanner equipment

Pallet jack

Job description

Des Moines, 15500 Hickman Rd, Des Moines, Iowa, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Wednesday, August 26, 2026 at 6:00 AM

At Nebraska Furniture Mart (NFM), we've been hiring friends since 1937 - people who share our passion for helping customers feel right at home. If you share our vision, we invite you to be one of us! People love working here! Named one of Furniture Today's Best places to work, and here a few reasons why: A FUN, stable work environment, with no layoffs in our history. A safe place to work and shop, development opportunities leading you to the career of your dreamsand a culture that encourages volunteering and serving our communities.

Pay Range: $18.00 - 20.00 hourly

Job Description: Your Piece of the Puzzle

Do you consider yourself a hands-on person? Have you operated a picker, tow-tractor, pole lift, squeeze, or pallet jack? Do you enjoy taking yourself to new heights…literally! If so, our Machine Operator could be the perfect fit for you. You will safely handle and transport our product within our warehouse.

Job Duties: A Day in the Life

• Operate Scan equipment to locate, pick, bin and cycle product
• Safety Handle product in a safe and secure manner and observe material handling safety practices
• Accuracy Locate and return-to-stock, received goods and transferred product into appropriate areas
• Report Conduct driver load exception reports ensuring all products have been picked and binned for accountable processes
• Monitor Track daily progress and immediately report discrepancies, errors or potential roadblocks to supervisor

Your work will directly impact our ability to help people create a lifestyle they love, for the people they love-because that's what we love.

Qualifications: Can You Check These Boxes?

• Must be 18 years of age
• High school diploma or GED preferred
• 1-year warehouse experience
• Positive, upbeat attitude
• Ability to work in high places
• Ability to lift/push/pull required weights
• Ability to work night, weekend and/or early morning hours based on business needs
• Pre-employment screening includes, but isn't limited to, criminal background check

Benefits: What's in It for You?

As a full-time member of our NFM Family, you will enjoy:

• Same day pay - access to your earned pay on-demand, when you need it the most
• Competitive pay - generous annual increases up to 7%
• Inclusive culture - Because everyone who works or shops at NFM should feel right at home
• Health,dental, vision, life Insurance, short and long term disability
• Paid holidays (upon hire) and paid time off (after 90 days)
• Staff discount on merchandise (Collectively, NFM staff have saved almost $2 million on purchases in the last 12 months)
• Virtual and in-person career development opportunities at all levels
• Paid community volunteer opportunities
• Tuition Reimbursement
• You'll start saving for your retirement immediately in NFM's 401(k) and you're eligible for company match after one year. NFM's 401(k) also offers Berkshire Stock as an investment option

Nebraska Furniture Mart is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Des Moines, 15500 Hickman Rd, Des Moines, Iowa, United States of America