Warehouse Representative

Global Furniture Group; Whittier (CA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

Global Furniture Group, a leading North American furniture manufacturer, has an immediate opening at our Whittier LA distribution center. The role involves receiving, processing, picking, packing, and shipping orders, with emphasis on accuracy and safety.

You will operate RF scanners, manage stock, and maintain a clean, safe workspace while complying with safety policies. Candidates should have warehousing experience and basic computer skills.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Time management

Dependable

Independent work

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

RF scanner

Forklift

PIT certifications

Basic computer

Job description

Global Furniture Group is a leading North American manufacturer of furniture solutions, offering a broad range of high-quality, value-driven products for the workplace, education, healthcare, and hospitality markets. With over 50 years in operation and more than 4,000 employees worldwide, Global has a strong presence across Canada, the US, Mexico, China, and the UK.

As a recognized leader in the industry, Global currently has an immediate career opportunity at our Whittier LA distribution center. The successful candidate will perform 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.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Qualifications include:

• 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.

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. (If a bonus or commissions see below for additional sentence).

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 at www.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.