Retail Warehouse Associate (St. Louis, MO)

crewlia; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Employee merchandise discounts

Job summary

Ashley Furniture is hiring a Retail Warehouse Associate in St. Louis, MO. The role involves unloading shipments, assembling showroom displays, and ensuring inventory accuracy while delivering excellent guest service in-store operations.

This on-site position requires physical strength to handle heavy furniture, attention to safety protocols, and a willingness to work across warehouse and pickup desks to support customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift up to 100 lbs.
• Prior warehouse or furniture assembly experience preferred.
• Strong attention to inventory accuracy and safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Unload shipments safely and move items to staging areas.
• Assemble showroom displays and verify furniture meets quality standards.
• Assist with customer pickup orders and confirm accuracy of items.
• Maintain organized, clean, and safe warehouse and backroom areas.
• Perform regular cycle counts and update digital inventory records.

Skills

Lifting up to 100 lbs

Warehouse operations

Inventory accuracy

Customer service

Tools

Forklift operation

Pallet jack operation

Job description

• Job Title: Retail Warehouse Associate (St. Louis, MO)
• Employment Type: Full-Time
• Location: St Louis, MO, United States
• Work Model: On-Site
• Compensation: Competitive Hourly Pay + Full Benefits

About the Role:

We are recruiting on behalf of Ashley Furniture for a Retail Warehouse Associate in St. Louis, MO. This operational role involves unloading furniture shipments, assembling showroom displays, managing customer pickup orders, and maintaining inventory accuracy.

Key Responsibilities (Warehouse & Staging Operations):

• Safely receive, unload, store, move, and stage furniture throughout the retail fulfillment warehouse.
• Operate powered equipment, including forklifts, order pickers, pallet jacks, and hand dollies.
• Inspect, prepare, and assemble merchandise to verify that pieces meet Ashley brand quality standards.
• Perform minor furniture touch-ups, repairs, and repackaging to ensure customer-ready condition.
• Execute regular cycle counts, physical inventory tracking, and digital barcode scanning updates.

Key Responsibilities (Guest Delivery & Pickup):

• Load customer purchases carefully into vehicles and prepare staging areas for home delivery route drivers.
• Deliver exceptional customer service when interacting with retail guests at the pickup desk.
• Maintain an organized, clean, and safe warehouse and backroom storage facility.
• Accurately complete and file warehouse receiving manifests, documentation, and safety checklists.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Physical capability to safely lift, carry, push, and pull furniture weighing up to 100 lbs during shifts.
• Prior experience with warehouse operations, equipment operation, or furniture assembly preferred.
• High attention to detail regarding inventory accuracy, product inspection, and record keeping.
• Friendly and professional demeanor when assisting retail guests during order pickups.
• Dedicated commitment to facility safety protocols, equipment checks, and hazard-free workspaces.

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 company 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.