UNPACKER

Vanguard Furniture Company; Morganton (NC); On-site; USD 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanguard Furniture Co Inc in Morganton, NC seeks an Unpacker to assist with unloading casegoods from containers and trucks, stage items for counts, and move furniture within the warehouse. The role requires careful handling and adherence to safety protocols, with responsibilities including wrapping, padding, and protection of parts.

English reading skills are required for tickets and instructions, and familiarity with prep, pack and trim processes is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must understand prep, pack and trim processes.
• Must recognize parts and style numbers.
• English required for reading tickets and instructions.
• Must be able to understand and follow unpacking specifications.

Responsibilities

• Unload casegoods from containers and help unload furniture from trucks.
• Stage casegoods in the warehouse for counts and organization.
• Move furniture as needed while unpacking and handling with care.
• Unwrap pieces and apply foam, pads and other protection.
• Perform duties safely and report hazards to supervisor.
• Maintain a neat, orderly workstation and follow safety rules.

Skills

unpacking knowledge

part/ style number recognition

English reading

ability follow specs

Job description

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UNPACKER

Morganton, NC, US

Position Responsibilities:

• Responsible for unloading casegoods containers.
• Help with unloading furniture on truck using hand truck, pallet jack, or team lift.
• Stage casegoods in staging area for counts.
• Handling of furniture with care while unpacking.
• Movement of furniture around casegoods finishing warehouse.
• Requires overall knowledge of Rub and Pack
• Unwrap piece in foam and apply corner pads, etc. as required.
• Perform all duties safely and report any safety hazards to your immediate supervisor including proper lifting techniques.
• Maintains neat and orderly workstation.
• Wears required safety glasses and foot wear; works safely and reports unsafe conditions to Dept. Supervisor
• Performs daily stretching exercises.
• Performs other duties as required by supervisor.

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Must be knowledgeable in prep, pack and trim processes.
• Must have ability to recognize parts and style numbers.
• English required for reading tickets and instructions.
• Must be able to understand and follow unpacking specifications.

Valued but not Required Skills and Experience:

• Previous knowledge of furniture packing/unpacking.

Physical demands and work environment:

• Lift / Carry: Frequently lifting 50 – 75 lbs. onto and off work station; occasionally lifting in excess of 50 lbs.; team lift greater weights. Must be able to lift/remove and flip over pieces for unpacking.
• Standing / Walking: Must be able to stand and walk consistently during the 8+ hour day.
• Reach / Handle / Grasp/Feel: Repetitive use of hands required.
• Bend / Lift / Stoop: Gathering supplies throughout day from various heights.
• Push/Pull: Must be able to push cases into designated work zones; or pull with designated tow tool.
• Environment:Indoors, controlled airflow, no air conditioning.