Store Warehouse Associate

Ashley Furniture Industries; Joliet (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life/Disability Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

401K

Paid Time Off

Employee Discount 10-30%

Job summary

Ashley Furniture Industries is hiring a Retail Warehouse Associate in Joliet, IL. You will manage on-floor inventory, unload/load products from semi-trailers, and collaborate with the Visual Merchandiser to place merchandise for optimal impact.

You will wrap, stock, and prepare items for pickup or delivery, maintain backroom organization, and support maintenance tasks while ensuring safety and efficiency on the showroom floor.

Qualifications

• Legally authorized to work in the US.
• At least 18 years old.
• Ability to lift and transport objects over 100 lbs. with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays.
• Maintain reliable attendance.
• Thrive in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Manually unload and load products repeatedly from semi-trailers.
• Maintain floor inventory by arranging showroom floor and setting up incoming products.
• Remove sold products from the floor and prepare for customer pickup or delivery.
• Communicate with Visual team to prioritize floor and incoming merchandise.
• Handle clerical aspects of warehouse operations, including documenting product receipt.
• Receive, distribute, and install parts for repairing floor samples when needed.
• Organize and maintain the warehouse and backroom cleanliness.
• Perform building maintenance tasks and minor repairs as necessary.
• Complete and submit the weekly warehouse checklist.
• Work to reduce store operating expenses related to warehouse functions.
• Fulfill other duties and special projects as assigned.
• Ability to communicate with others.
• Ability to supervise and provide leadership.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Reliability

Job description

For over 75 years, Ashley Furniture has been the largest home furnishings manufacturer, transforming homes worldwide. With our customer base continuously growing, we are expanding our reach by opening more stores to meet the increasing demand. Our dedication to quality, style, and affordability has solidified our reputation as a trusted and recognized brand worldwide.

Purpose At Ashley

The Retail Warehouse Associate is responsible for maintaining optimal inventory levels on the sales floor and collaborating with the Visual Merchandiser to ensure effective product placement. They oversee warehouse operations, including product setup, wrapping, and storage for customer pick-up or delivery, while upholding the warehouse's cleanliness and organization.

What You’ll Do

• Manually unload and load products repeatedly from semi-trailers
• Maintain floor inventory by arranging the showroom floor and setting up incoming products, including transferring products from the warehouse to the floor and monitoring product quality
• Remove sold products from the floor, wrap and store them for customer delivery, or load them into customer vehicles for pickup
• Communicate with the Visual team daily or weekly to prioritize work for arranging the floor and incoming merchandise
• Handle the clerical aspects of warehouse operations, including documenting product receipt
• Receive, distribute, and install parts for repairing floor samples as needed
• Organize and maintain the warehouse, performing general housekeeping duties and keeping the backroom warehousing area clean
• Perform building maintenance tasks and complete minor repairs as necessary
• Complete and submit the weekly warehouse checklist
• Work to reduce store operating expenses related to warehouse functions
• Fulfil other duties and special projects as assigned
• Ability to communicate with others
• Ability to supervise and provide leadership
• Complete any additional tasks as assigned by management

What You Bring

• Legally authorized to work in the US.
• At least 18 years old
• Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays
• Ability to lift and transport objects over 100 lbs. with or without reasonable accommodation
• Maintain reliable attendance
• Thrive in a team environment

What’s In It For You

When you join us, you are eligible to participate in our comprehensive benefits programs, which include:

• Health, dental benefits, and vision insurance
• Employee Discount from 10% - 30%
• Life/Disability Insurance
• Flex Spending Account
• 401K
• Paid Time Off

Compensation:

This position pays an hourly rate of $16.00 - $19.00

Benefits:

When you join our family, you are eligible to participate in our comprehensive benefits programs which include Health, Dental, Vision, Life/Disability, Flexible Spending Accounts and 401(k) to eligible Team Members. Depending on your hire date and any specific requirements of your work location, you may be eligible for up to 80 hours of PTO during the first calendar year of your employment, which includes paid sick leave in accordance with applicable legal requirements.

Ashley values its diversity and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made on the basis of an individual’s skills, qualifications, merit, and business need.

To learn more about Ashley Furniture, our community engagement programs, environmental stewardship, and our core values, please visit our Corporate Social Responsibility information page: Corporate Social Responsibility