Warehouse Associate

RHF; Hickory (NC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

RHF is seeking a dependable Warehouse Packaging Associate at Century Casegoods Plant 1 in Hickory, NC. This full-time role prepares and packages furniture for shipment, retrieves packing supplies, and ensures crates and skid readiness.

You will operate basic packing equipment, read tape measures, and keep a clean, safe work area while communicating issues as needed. High school diploma or GED preferred; prior packing experience is a plus and forklift/miter saw experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Packing experience is a plus.
• Experience with forklift or cutting tools is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Retrieves packing supplies from storage area as needed.
• Applies interior packing parts and wrapping to product as directed.
• Packs product in carton or crates and prepares for shipping.
• Assembles skids for product as necessary.
• Ensures carton machine is stocked with cardboard.
• Communicates issues as they arise.
• Observes plant safety rules at all times.
• Keeps work area clean and is quality conscious in performing duties.

Skills

Packing experience

Forklift operation

Miter saw / chop saw

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Squeeze lift

Lay back machine

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Century Casegoods Plant 1 - Hickory, NC, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Job Shift: Day, Position Description: This position prepares and packages furniture products that ready for transport and delivery.

Position Details

• Retrieves packing supplies from storage area as needed
• Applies interior packing parts and wrapping to product as directed
• Packs product in carton or crates and prepares for shipping
• Assembles skids for product as necessary
• Ensures carton machine is stocked with cardboard
• Communicates issues as they arise
• Observes plant safety rules at all times
• Keeps work area clean and is quality conscious in performing duties

Qualifications: Position Requirements

• High school diploma or GED preferred
• Previous packing experience a plus
• Previous experience with forklift, miter saw/chop saw, or squeeze lift preferred

Physical Requirements

The physical demands and work environment expectations described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be able to stand for extended periods of time, bend, stoop, kneel, walk, stand, and climb on a daily basis
• Must be able to lift/move at least 75 pounds
• Must be able to read a tape measure and use a utility knife
• Must be able to load/unload trucks using squeeze lift, forklift, and/or a lay back machine
• Must be able to work in a noisy environment