Retail Warehouse Associate (Albuquerque, NM)

crewlia; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision

401(k) with match

PTO & holidays

Employee discounts

Job summary

Ashley Furniture in Albuquerque, NM is seeking a Retail Warehouse Associate to unload merchandise, assemble showroom displays, and prepare sold furniture for pickup or delivery. This full-time role supports our bustling fulfillment operation.

You will safely operate equipment, maintain inventory accuracy, and deliver courteous service at pickup desks while upholding Ashley brand standards. On‑the‑job training is provided with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Physical ability to lift up to 100 lbs safely.
• Warehouse or furniture assembly experience preferred; on‑the‑job training provided.
• Strong attention to inventory accuracy and documentation.
• Customer-focused attitude with professional communication.
• Adherence to safety protocols and hazard-free work area.

Responsibilities

• Unload incoming merchandise and stage items in the retail fulfillment warehouse.
• Assemble showroom displays and prepare items for customer pickup or delivery.
• Maintain inventory accuracy and perform cycle counts.
• Operate equipment safely (order pickers, forklifts, dollies, pallet jacks).
• Inspect and detail merchandise to meet quality standards.
• Perform minor touch-ups and repackaging for customer delivery.
• Load customer purchases into vehicles and assist drivers as needed.
• Keep warehouse clean and logs up to date.

Skills

Lifting up to 100 lbs

Warehouse equipment operation

Inventory accuracy

Customer communication

Safety protocols

Tools

Order picker

Forklifts

Dollies

Pallet jacks

Job description

• Job Title: Retail Warehouse Associate (Albuquerque, NM)
• Employment Type: Full-Time

About the Role:

We are recruiting on behalf of Ashley Furniture for a Retail Warehouse Associate in Albuquerque, NM. In this hands‑on operational role, you will unload incoming merchandise, assemble showroom displays, prepare sold furniture for customer pickup or delivery, and maintain inventory accuracy.

• Safely receive, unload, store, move, and stage home furnishings throughout the retail fulfillment warehouse.
• Operate powered equipment including order pickers, forklifts, dollies, and pallet jacks adhering to safety guidelines.
• Inspect, assemble, and detail merchandise to ensure that each item meets Ashley's high standards of quality.
• Perform minor furniture touch-ups, repairs, and repackaging to guarantee customer‑ready delivery.
• Conduct cycle counts, physical inventory counts, and digital barcode scanning to maintain inventory accuracy.

Key Responsibilities (Guest Delivery & Logistics):

• Load customer purchases carefully into vehicles and organize staging bays for home delivery drivers.
• Deliver exceptional customer service at pickup desks, representing the Ashley brand with professionalism.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe warehouse and backroom storage facility.
• Accurately complete and file receiving manifests, warehouse logs, and facility checklists.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Physical capability to safely lift, carry, push, and pull furniture weighing up to 100 lbs during shifts.
• Prior warehouse, equipment operation, or furniture assembly experience preferred; on‑the‑job training provided.
• Strong attention to detail regarding inventory accuracy, product condition, and proper documentation.
• Customer-focused attitude with friendly, professional communication skills.
• Strict commitment to warehouse safety protocols, equipment inspections, and maintaining a hazard‑free work area.

What the Role Offers:

• Competitive starting hourly pay with shift differential options.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match.
• Generous paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays.
• Significant employee merchandise discounts on Ashley home furnishings.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Ashley Furniture is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.