Warehouse Representative

Global Furniture Group; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Life Insurance

Long-term Disability

Short-term Disability

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

401(k) & Roth 401(k)

Job summary

Global Furniture Group is seeking a Warehouse Representative in the Houston, TX area to handle unloading, sorting, picking, packing, and shipping of inventory. The role requires operating RF scanning systems and PIT equipment, lifting up to 150 lbs, and maintaining an organized warehouse environment.

Ideal candidates will have 1–2 years warehouse experience, basic computer skills, and the ability to work independently or in a team.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• 1-2 years warehouse experience preferred.
• Ability to work in a team environment as well as independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to communicate with customers, sales personnel and internal staff.
• Previous forklift experience preferred.
• Basic computer knowledge preferred.
• Basic RF scanner knowledge preferred.
• Ability to pass PIT certifications provided by Global.
• Dependable and reliable.
• Ability to work in extreme hot and/or cold weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Unload, sort, and stage products.
• Sort, stage, and prepare orders for shipments using RF scanning system; manually pull non-RF items as needed.
• Sort and place stock on racks, shelves or bins by location.
• Regularly lift/move 50-80 lbs, occasionally 80-150 lbs.
• Maintain daily/weekly warehouse equipment upkeep.
• Communicate shipping, delivery, packaging, tagging requirements to relevant teams.
• Respond to customer requests promptly.
• Complete work accurately and with attention to detail.
• Assist in inventory cycle counts.
• Maintain a safe, clean, organized work area.
• Operate warehouse PIT equipment safely.
• Wear PPE as required.
• Adhere to safety policies and report incidents.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Time management

Basic RF scanner knowledge

Forklift experience

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

1-2 yrs warehouse experience

Tools

RF scanning system

PIT equipment (forklifts, reach trucks)

PIT certifications

Job description

If you are looking for a career with excellent earnings potential and salesopportunity -then look no further than Global Furniture Group, one of the largest manufacturers of workplace, education, healthcare + hospitality furniture in North America.

Global Furniture Group has an immediate career opportunity fora Warehouse Representative intheHouston TXArea. This candidate willperform an array of functions that may include receiving and processing incoming stock and materials, picking and filling orders from stock, packing and shipping orders, or managing, organizing and retrieving stock in the warehouse.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Unloading, sorting, and staging products.
• Sorting, staging, and preparing orders for shipments utilizing RF scanning system; manually pulling specialized, non RF scanner product as needed (sample chairs, parts, literature, etc.)
• Sorting and placing stock products on racks, shelves or in bins according to assigned bin location.
• Regularly lift and/or move objects 50-80 lbs, occasionally team-lift and/or team-move objects that weigh 80-150lbs.
• Complete, maintain daily, weekly maintenance of warehouse equipment.
• Communicate any issues with specific shipping, delivery, packaging and tagging requirements to Customer Care, Warehouse Manager and/or General Manager.
• Respond to both internal and external customer requests in a timely manner.
• Complete work accurately, timely and with a high level of attention to detail.
• Assist in performing inventory cycle counts.
• Maintains Safe and clean work environment by keeping shelves, pallet area, and work stations neat, sweep, dust and mop. Always organize warehouse and work area for orderliness.
• Safely operate all warehouse PIT including forklifts, reach trucks, stock pickers, clamp trucks and pallet jacks.
• Wear all proper safety equipment (PPE) as required.
• Adhere to company safety policies and procedures, report incidents promptly, and participate in training sessions.

Education/Experience

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• 1-2 yrs. previous warehouse experience preferred.
• Ability to work in a team environment as well as independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to communicate with customers, sales personnel and internal staff. Excellent time management skills.
• Previous forklift experience preferred.
• Basic computer knowledge preferred.
• Basic RF scanner knowledge preferred.
• Ability to pass PIT certifications provided by Global.
• Dependable and reliable.
• Ability to work in extreme hot and/or cold weather conditions.

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk, with occasional sitting. The role requires frequent use of hands and fingers, reaching with hands and arms, and the ability to talk and hear. The employee will frequently climb or balance and may be required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

The position involves regularly lifting and/or moving objects weighing 50-80 pounds and occasionally lifting and/or moving objects weighing between 80-150 pounds.

The work environment typically has a moderate noise level. The employee may occasionally work near moving mechanical parts, in high or precarious places, near fumes or airborne particles, outdoors in varying weather conditions, and in extreme heat.

WHO WE ARE

Global Furniture Group is a leading North American Manufacturer of furniture solutions. Global offers a broad range of furniture products designed for the workplace, education, healthcare + hospitality markets, delivering exceptional value and quality to its network of dealers, designers and customers.

Operating for 50+ years and employing more than 4,000 people worldwide, Global has locations throughout Canada, the US, Mexico, China and the UK.

COMPENSATION/ BENEFITS

Actual base pay offered will be based on multiple factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge/skills, experience, geographical location, and internal equity. At Global, an individual may not be hired at the high end of the range for their role. Compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each potion and candidate.

Global offers a comprehensive employee benefit program that enables our employees to stay healthy, feel secure and maintain a work/life balance. The following are benefits we offer employees (or may be eligible for):

• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay
• Medical/Prescription Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
• Company-Paid Life and AD+D Insurance
• Company Sponsored Long-term Disability
• Short-term Disability
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Critical Illness and Accidental Injury Insurance
• FSA
• 401(k) & Roth 401(k)

WHERE WE ARE

Global has distribution centers and showrooms located all across the USA + Canada.

Global USA Showrooms:

Atlanta | Boston | Chicago | Irvine | Miami| NYC | Philadelphia| Phoenix | Washington DC

Global USA Showrooms + Distribution Centers:

Atlanta | Baltimore |Chicago | Cincinnati | Dallas | Denver | Houston | Kansas City | Los Angeles | Miami | Philadelphia | Seattle | Tampa

You can visit us atwww.globalfurnituregroup.com.

Work Authorization:

Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis. Global does not sponsor work authorization or visas for this role.

Global is a smoke-free, drug-free workplace and equal opportunity employer.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for this position without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. To request assistance in completing this application, please call 800.220.1900 and ask for Human Resources.

Veterans encouraged to apply.