Recycling Associate

Raymour & Flanigan Furniture and Mattresses; Manchester (CT); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Raymour & Flanigan in Manchester, CT is seeking a warehouse associate to support our distribution operations. You will operate equipment, lift heavy furniture, and adhere to safety policies to keep daily processes running smoothly.

The role requires flexibility to work independently or with a team, with strong listening skills and familiarity with warehouse systems. Visa sponsorship is not offered; U.S. work authorization is required.

Qualifications

• Must be able to follow safety policies and procedures.
• Experience operating order picker and electric pallet jack is preferred.
• Experience with cardboard bailer, styrofoam extruder and plastic compactor is preferred.
• Experience with warehouse management systems is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate commitment to safety policies and procedures.
• Operate equipment including cardboard bailer, styrofoam extruder and plastic compactor.
• Able to become certified on material handling equipment such as order picker and electric pallet jack.
• Work independently and with a team to complete tasks.
• Excellent listening skills and adaptability to shifts and processes.

Skills

Excellent listening skills

Independent and team-oriented

Safety minded

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

• Demonstrate commitment to Raymour & Flanigan's safety policies and procedures.
• Operate a cardboard bailer, styrofoam extruder and plastic compactor.
• Able to become certified on material handing equipment, including order picker and electric pallet jack.
• Able to work independently and with 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 operating a cardboard bailer, styrofoam extruder and plastic compactor is preferred.
• Experience with warehouse management systems is preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Lift, lower, push and pull all sizes of furniture up to and in excess of 100 lbs.
• Safely lift recycling products into the machinery.

Raymour & Flanigan proudly supports a drug 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.