Shipping Material Handler

Havertys Furniture; Colonial Heights (VA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Health, dental, vision

Paid time off

Daily Pay Program

Education financial assistance

Employee discounts

Referral bonus

Wellness program

Job summary

Haverty Furniture Companies, Inc is seeking a Shipping Material Handler in Colonial Heights, VA. You will work onsite in our distribution environment, unboxing, inspecting, assembling, and wrapping furniture for shipment while adhering to safety and quality standards.

You will collaborate in small teams, handle heavy items up to 150 lbs, and support efficient delivery preparation. The role includes paid training, benefits, and opportunities for growth within Havertys.

Qualifications

• Must be able to perform heavy lifting throughout shift, up to 150 lbs.
• Attention to detail and strong teamwork.
• Able to pass background check, lifting assessment, and drug test.
• Previous warehouse experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate in teams of 2–4 to unbox, inspect, assemble, and wrap merchandise for shipment.
• Inspect and handle merchandise (sofas, dining sets, mattresses, etc.) and prepare for delivery.
• Learn productivity standards and time management; maintain safety and organization.
• Contribute to safety culture; keep work area clean and free of hazards.

Skills

Heavy lifting

Attention to detail

Team player

Background check

Lifting assessment

Warehouse experience

Job description

Req ID: 18613

Date: Nov 2, 2026

Location: Colonial Heights, VA, USA

Company: Haverty Furniture Companies, Inc

Job Description

We’re looking for bright, energetic individuals to join our Distribution Team as a Shipping Material Handler. 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.

Pay

Starting at $16.50 an hour

Schedule

Monday – Friday 8am to completion

This Is Your Opportunity To

• Collaborate in teams of 2 to 4 to unbox, inspect, assemble, and wrap customer merchandise for shipment.
• Properly inspect and handle merchandise, such as sofas, sectionals, power lift chairs, mattresses, bedroom furniture, dressers, bookcases, dining tables, chairs, etc.
• Showcase your ability to perform and provide value as a team member.
• Gain understanding of productivity standards and time management skills.
• Learn proper handling of materials and merchandise to minimize damage and injury.
• Learn to properly inspect products for quality in preparation for Home Delivery.
• Contribute to company safety culture by adherence to safety policies.
• Maintain a clean work environment free from tripping hazards.

Earning Opportunity

• Salary starts at $16.50 per hour
• 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

• Ability to perform heavy lifting throughout shift, up to 150 lbs.
• Attention to detail
• Team Player
• Ability to pass Criminal Background check, Lifting Assessment, and Drug Test
• Previous warehouse experience a plus

Work Environment

• Warehouse setting: must wear proper Havertys-provided uniforms, steel-toed work boots/shoes required, safety gear when applicable.
• Monday - Friday, 8:00 am 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, utilize proper material handling techniques, 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.

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.

Nearest Major Market: Richmond

Job Segment: Industrial, Warehouse, Shipping and Receiving, Manufacturing, Operations