Warehouse Specialist-1st Shift (55155)

AFR Furniture Rental; Secaucus (NJ); On-site; USD 26,174 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Paid vacation

PTO

401K

Growth opportunities

Job summary

AMERICAN FURNITURE RENTAL, INC. is hiring a Warehouse Specialist for our Secaucus, NJ facility. This full-time role covers 1st shift with overtime as needed, handling inventory, packing, and coordinating shipments to ensure accurate deliveries.

You will work hands-on with RF scanners, NAV inventory system, and forklifts to move and stage furniture efficiently while upholding safety standards and quality service.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills, written and verbal.
• Excellent time management and organizational abilities.
• Willingness to work overtime, nights, and weekends as needed.

Responsibilities

• Unload/load trucks and ensure accurate inventory.
• Process items using RF scanner and NAV system.
• Prepare orders and ensure proper staging for shipment.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized warehouse.
• Operate forklifts and handling equipment per safety protocols.

Skills

Communication

Time management

Overtime availability

Teamwork

Tools

RF scanning device

NAV inventory system

Forklifts

Job description

Now Hiring: Warehouse Specialist

Secaucus, NJ

At American Furniture Rental, Inc, we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional service and high-quality furniture solutions. We make homes, businesses, events, and trade shows look their best. With 50 years of industry experience and 30 strategic locations nationwide, we've built a reputation for excellence, reliability, and a people-first culture.

Our team is the heart of what we do. We're proud to create a workplace that's supportive, positive, and full of opportunity-because when our people succeed, so do we.

We are currently seeking a Full-Time Warehouse Specialist to join our Secaucus, NJ team.

Why Join AFR?

• Competitive pay: $19-$20 per hour
• Excellent benefits package: medical, dental, vision, life insurance
• Paid vacation, PTO, 401K, and more
• A team that feels more like family
• Growth opportunities with a company that's been thriving for decades

What You'll Do

As a Warehouse Specialist, you'll be hands-on, ensuring our inventory and shipments are accurate, organized, and ready to go. You'll work 1st shift with occasional overtime based on business needs.

Here’s what your day may include:

• Unloading/loading trucks using an RF scanning device
• Comparing paperwork with NAV inventory system
• Checking, scanning, and posting collections & deliveries
• Confirming pickups and paperwork through the Logistics Dashboard
• Touching up, reclassifying, and protecting merchandise in the warehouse
• Lifting, carrying, and staging products for shipment
• Inspecting items for damage before storage or shipping
• Preparing inventory and filling customer orders according to pick tickets
• Operating forklifts, pallet jacks, and hand trucks (with safety always first!)
• Keeping the warehouse clean, safe, and organized

What We're Looking For

Physical & Mental Qualifications

• Stand and walk for 90% of the workday
• Perform simple tasks, rational thinking, and numerical calculations
• Ability to lift/move up to 75 pounds, climb stairs, bend, crouch, and stay physically active for extended periods

Additional Skills/Requirements

• Strong oral, written, and reading communication skills
• Excellent time management, organization, and planning skills
• Availability to work overtime, holidays, and weekends as needed

Our Commitment to Diversity

Diversity ensures the success of our careers, and our lives.

AMERICAN FURNITURE RENTAL, INC. is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

Ready to Join Our Team?

If you're dependable, motivated, and enjoy working with your hands in a fast-paced environment, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and start building a career with AFR!