Warehouse Specialist-1st Shift (51855)

AFR Furniture Rental; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in furniture rental is seeking a dedicated Warehouse Specialist for their Orlando location. This full-time role involves managing incoming and outgoing merchandise, operating forklifts, and ensuring accurate inventory control. With a commitment to exceptional service, the company fosters a positive work environment where employees can thrive. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication and organizational skills, and a forklift license is required. Join a team that values hard work and offers excellent benefits, including medical and paid time off.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid vacation

401K

Qualifications

• No experience required; prior warehouse experience is a plus.
• Forklift license, certified by AFR.

Responsibilities

• Unload and load trucks using an RF scanning device and check inventory.
• Stage merchandise for shipment and fill customer orders.

Skills

Good communication skills

Excellent organizational skills

Ability to operate forklift

Ability to lift/move objects up to 75 pounds

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

RF scanning device

Forklift

Pallet jack

Hand trucks

Job description

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American Furniture Rental (AFR) is seeking a Warehouse Specialist for our Orlando, FL location.

At AFR, we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional service and high-quality furniture solutions to our customers. With over 45 years of industry experience and 30 strategic locations across the US, we foster a positive and engaging workplace where our team members can grow and succeed.

This is a full-time position with excellent benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, paid vacation, PTO, 401K, and more. Please attach a comprehensive, well-formatted resume. Candidates must have a clean background and pass a pre-employment drug test.

General Description

The Warehouse Specialist is responsible for performing all duties related to incoming and outgoing merchandise at AFR’s warehouse. The role is for 1st shift with occasional overtime based on business needs.

Responsibilities

1. Unload and load trucks using an RF scanning device, compare paperwork to NAV inventory system, check NAV to ensure all inventory has been scanned correctly, and post all collections and deliveries.
2. Confirm all paperwork and pickups via Logistics Dashboard.
3. Touch up and reclassify merchandise, inspect for damages, record discrepancies, and prepare inventory for warehouse stock.
4. Stage merchandise for shipment, fill customer orders, scan all orders, and print pre-shipment paperwork.
5. Operate forklift, pallet jack, and hand trucks following safety guidelines.
6. Maintain a neat workplace, sweep debris, follow safety procedures, and perform other duties as assigned.

Additional Skills/Requirements

• Good communication skills (oral, written, reading).
• Excellent organizational and planning skills.
• Availability for overtime, holidays, and weekends.

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Experience

• No experience required; prior warehouse experience is a plus.

Certifications/Licenses

• Forklift license, certified by AFR.

Physical and Mental Qualifications

• Ability to stand and walk 90% of the time.
• Ability to lift/move objects up to 75 pounds, climb stairs, and perform physical activities.
• Rational thinking and numerical skills required.

AFR is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer, committed to diversity and equal opportunity.