Receiving Material Handler

Havertys Furniture; Colonial Heights (VA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid comprehensive training

401K with company match 4%

Generous benefits package (medical, d‑

Job summary

Haverty Furniture Companies, Inc. in Colonial Heights, VA is seeking a Receiving Material Handler for the Distribution Team.

The role offers an overnight schedule, starting pay of $17.00 per hour, and on-site training to learn Havertys standards for handling quality home goods. You will unload trucks, stage merchandise, and work in teams to ensure safe, efficient operations while maintaining a strong focus on customer service, integrity and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform heavy lifting up to 150 lbs.
• Attention to detail.
• Team player.
• Ability to pass background check, lifting assessment, and drug test.
• Previous warehouse experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Unload merchandise from delivery trucks and shipping containers with teams of 2–4.
• Stage merchandise on carts for transport to staging areas or storage.
• Support safety practices and maintain a clean work environment.
• Learn productivity standards and time management skills.
• Opportunity to advance within the company.

Skills

Heavy lifting

Attention to detail

Team player

Job description

Location: Colonial Heights, VA, USA

Company: Haverty Furniture Companies, Inc

Job Description

We’re looking for bright, energetic individuals to join our Distribution Team as a Receiving Material Handler. Advance your career with Havertys, the most established Furniture Retailer in the industry. Your onsite, hands-on training begins on your first day, where you’ll learn Havertys standards for handling quality Home Goods. You’ll thrive in our team environment where our focus is always superior Customer Service, Integrity, Quality, and Teamwork.

Pay: Starting at $17.00 an hour

Schedule: Overnight, Sunday - Thursday [time] to completion

This Is Your Opportunity To

• Collaborate in teams of 2 to 4 to unload merchandise from delivery trucks and shipping containers.
• Stage merchandise on carts in preparation for transport to shipping staging areas or storage racks. Examples of merchandise are sofas, sectionals, power lift chairs, mattresses, bedroom furniture, dressers, bookcases, dining tables, chairs, etc.
• Showcase your ability to perform and provide value as a team member.
• Gain understanding of productivity standards and time management skills.
• Learn proper handling of materials and merchandise to minimize damage and injury.
• Contribute to company safety culture by adherence to safety policies.
• Maintain a clean work environment free from tripping hazards.

Earning Opportunity

• Salary starts at $17.00 per hour
• Get Paid Daily. Team members have the flexibility to Draw Pay between pay cycles.

We Offer:

• Paid comprehensive training.
• Flexibility to draw pay between pay cycles with our Daily Pay Program.
• 401K program with a company match of 4%.
• Generous benefits package with premier medical, dental, and vision partners.
• Paid time-off includes vacation, sick time, personal days, company holidays.
• Ability to advance within the company if desired.
• Opportunities to give back to the community.
• Substantial associate discount on our quality merchandise.
• Bonus program for Team Member Referrals.
• Educational financial assistance.
• Complimentary health and wellness program.

Job Requirements

• Ability to perform heavy lifting throughout shift, up to 150 lbs.
• Attention to detail
• Team Player
• Ability to pass Criminal Background check, Lifting Assessment, and Drug Test
• Previous warehouse experience a plus

Work Environment

• Warehouse setting: must wear proper Havertys-provided uniforms, steel-toed work boots/shoes required, safety gear when applicable.
• Overnight, Sunday - Thursday [time] to completion

Physical Demands

• Must successfully complete a physical assessment to be considered for the position.
• You must have the ability to stand for extended periods, lift and move furniture up to 150 pounds while unloading trucks and loading/unloading flatbeds, and utilize proper material handling techniques.
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be considered to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Disclaimer

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. He/she will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties upon the request of his superior.

Havertys is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Havertys does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law.

Nearest Major Market: Richmond

Job Segment: Industrial, Warehouse, Shipping and Receiving, Manufacturing, Operations