Secondary Shipping Lead

Havertys; United States; On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid comprehensive training

Daily Pay Program

401K with company match 4%

Benefits package (medical, dental, and

Paid time-off

Educational financial assistance

Associate discount

Referral bonus

Wellness program

Job summary

Havertys Distribution Team is seeking a Secondary Shipping Lead to oversee daily packing, staging and delivery preparation. The role requires physical work with heavy lifting, strong attention to safety, and teamwork to meet production standards.

Starting pay is $19.50 per hour with daily pay options and comprehensive benefits. Work schedule is Monday–Friday, 8:00am to completion, onsite at Havertys facilities.

Qualifications

• This position involves physically demanding work, including the manual handling and movement of furniture.
• Heavy lifting is required up to 150 lbs.
• Must comply with Havertys safety requirements.
• Good communication skills and a team player mindset.
• Ability to pass Criminal Background check, Lifting Assessment, and Drug Test.
• Previous warehouse supervisor or lead experience is a plus.
• Must complete and understand all company-sponsored safety programs.

Responsibilities

• Prepare furniture for delivery and review the To Do List by route to ensure the product meets our customers' expectations before it's loaded in the chute.
• Direct the team to meet Havertys' exception and productivity standards with the shipping supervisor.
• Use MDC to review delivery exceptions and direct workflow.
• Uncarton/unwrap furniture and inspect for defects and damage.
• Place prepared merchandise in the chutes and organize the delivery order.
• Maintain inventory in chute and track damaged merchandise.
• Take/upload pictures to MDC and complete the To Do List.
• Maintain clean and safe work environment.

Skills

Heavy lifting

Communication

Teamwork

Leadership experience

Safety training

Job description

Job Description

We’re looking for bright, energetic individuals to join our Distribution Team a Secondary Shipping Lead . 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. Come grow with us at Havertys, where Life Looks Good!

Pay : Starting $19.50 an hour, based on experience.

Schedule : Monday – Friday, 8:00am to completion

This position involves physically demanding work, including the manual handling and movement of furniture. Forklifts are not utilized in the completion of these tasks.

For a brief understanding of some of the duties you will be expected to perform, please copy and paste this link into your browser.

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This is your Opportunity to:

• Prepare furniture for delivery by performing various duties.
• Review and work the “To Do List” by route to ensure the product meets our customers' expectations before it's loaded in the chute.
• Document training materials and special inspection instructions using MDC (MY Delivery Center) before any item is verified in the chute.
• Work in conjunction with the shipping supervisor to direct the team to meet Havertys' exception and productivity standards.
• Use MDC to review the team’s delivery exceptions and efficiently direct the team’s workflow.
• Uncarton/unwrap furniture and inspect for defects and damage.
• Place prepared merchandise in the chutes and organize the chutes in delivery order.
• Complete MDC “To Do List” and take/upload pictures to MDC as necessary.
• Maintain good working knowledge of MDC and meet production and quality standard goals.
• Properly handle and care for the furniture.
• Verify and reconcile chute inventory.
• Make decisions regarding reselects.
• Track damaged merchandise, take pictures of, and move both physically and with the scanner to the proper location.
• Maintain a clean and clear work environment, free from trip hazards.

Earning Opportunity:

• Salary starting $19.50 an hour, based on experience.
• 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

• Qualifications:
• This position involves physically demanding work, including the manual handling and movement of furniture. Forklifts are not utilized in the completion of these tasks.
• Heavy lifting required up to 150 lbs.
• Must comply with Havertys safety requirements.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to perform heavy lifting throughout shift.
• Attention to detail.
• Team Player.
• Ability to pass Criminal Background check, Lifting Assessment, and Drug Test.
• Previous warehouse supervisor or lead experience a plus.
• Must complete and understand all company-sponsored safety programs.

Work Environment:

• Warehouse setting: must wear proper Havertys-provided uniforms, steel-toed work boots/shoes required, safety gear when applicable.
• Monday – Friday, 8:00am 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 loading and unloading trucks, properly handling materials, and wrapping and unwrapping merchandise.
• 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.
• This position involves physically demanding work, including the manual handling and movement of furniture. Forklifts are not utilized in the completion of these tasks.

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.