Shipping Department

SourceNow; Conover (NC); On-site; USD 34,385,000 - 45,847,000; Full time

Job summary

SourceNow is hiring Furniture Production & Shipping Associates to support the preparation, packing, wrapping, movement, and shipment of high-quality furniture. This hands-on role may support multiple areas of the operation, including furniture prep and wrapline, white-glove packing, casegoods unloading, and shipping/warehouse activities.

Responsibilities include preparing, wrapping, and packing, applying protective materials, loading/unloading, and ensuring items are correctly scanned and staged

Qualifications

• Ability to read tickets, instructions, and packing specifications in English.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to identify different furniture products and parts.
• Good communication, teamwork, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work safely in a fast-paced, hands-on production environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, wrap, pack, and unpack furniture and casegoods for shipment using proper white-glove handling techniques.
• Apply foam, batting, corner protection, and other packaging materials to protect furniture during transportation.
• Load and unload furniture from trucks and containers using hand trucks, pallet jacks, conveyors, and team lifting techniques.
• Move and stage furniture throughout the warehouse and production areas.
• Scan tickets, read packing slips, and verify furniture is going to the correct location.
• Inspect furniture for damage or defects and report concerns to the supervisor.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Safety compliance

Reading English tickets

Packaging efficiency

Tools

Staple guns

Drills

Pallet jacks

Job description

Furniture Production & Shipping Associate

Job Summary

We are hiring Furniture Production & Shipping Associates to support the preparation, packing, wrapping, movement, and shipment of high-quality furniture. This hands-on role may support multiple areas of the operation, including furniture prep and wrapline, white-glove packing, casegoods unloading, and shipping/warehouse activities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, wrap, pack, and unpack furniture and casegoods for shipment using proper white-glove handling techniques.
• Apply foam, batting, corner protection, and other packaging materials to protect furniture during transportation.
• Load and unload furniture from trucks and containers using hand trucks, pallet jacks, conveyors, and team lifting techniques.
• Move and stage furniture throughout the warehouse and production areas.
• Scan tickets, read packing slips, and verify furniture is going to the correct location.
• Inspect furniture for damage or defects and report concerns to the supervisor.
• Follow prep, pack, trim, build, and shipping specifications.
• Use hand tools such as staple guns, glue guns, drills, screwdrivers, hammers, rubber mallets, and other equipment as required.
• Accurately count, measure, weigh, label, and record furniture and shipping information.
• Work with other departments to ensure orders are complete and ready for shipment.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Follow all safety procedures, proper lifting techniques, and PPE requirements.
• Perform daily stretching exercises and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Previous furniture, upholstery, packing, warehouse, or manufacturing experience is preferred but not required.
• Ability to read tickets, instructions, and packing specifications in English.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to identify different furniture products and parts.
• Good communication, teamwork, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work safely in a fast-paced, hands-on production environment.
• Reliable attendance and strong work ethic.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for 8+ hours.
• Frequently lift and handle 35–100 lbs.; heavier items require team lifting.
• Frequent bending, stooping, reaching, pushing, pulling, and repetitive hand movements.
• Ability to safely move and position furniture using material-handling equipment.
• Comfortable working with hand tools throughout the shift.
• Indoor, controlled-airflow manufacturing and warehouse environment.