Store Warehouse Associate

Ashley Furniture Industries; Merrillville (IN); On-site; USD 45,847,000 - 54,443,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision insurance

Employee discount 10%–30%

Life/Disability Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

401K

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Ashley Furniture Industries in the United States seeks a Retail Warehouse Associate to maintain inventory on the sales floor and collaborate with the Visual Merchandiser to ensure effective product placement. You will oversee warehouse operations, including receiving, wrapping, and storing for delivery or pickup, while keeping the backroom clean.

Role requires physical work, ability to lift up to 100 lbs, and flexibility to work weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• Legally authorized to work in the US.
• At least 18 years old.
• Ability to lift and transport objects over 100 lbs.
• Ability to work weekends and holidays.
• Maintain reliable attendance.
• Thrive in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Unload and load products from semi-trailers.
• Maintain showroom floor inventory and set up incoming products.
• Wrap and store sold products for delivery or pickup.
• Communicate with the Visual team to prioritize floor and merchandise.
• Handle documentation of product receipt.
• Receive, distribute, and install parts for repairing floor samples.
• Organize and maintain the warehouse and keep backroom clean.
• Perform minor repairs and building maintenance as needed.
• Complete weekly warehouse checklist.
• Work to reduce store operating expenses related to warehouse functions.
• Fulfill other duties and special projects as assigned.
• Communicate with others and supervise as needed.

Skills

Teamwork

Flexibility

Heavy lifting

Communication skills

Attendance 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