Job DescriptionAt American Furniture Warehouse, we're looking for Team Members who want to be part of achieving our mission to provide our customers with the highest quality furniture at the best price.Consider applying here, if you want to:
- Work in a professional fast-paced environment and make an immediate impact
- Obtain specialized training (certified training programs)
- Have career advancement opportunities
- Receive Weekly Pay
- Get Paid Time-Off
- Build a satisfying and long-lasting career
We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages to all our Team Members.Job SummaryThe Order Puller Associate will stock incoming merchandise and fill customer orders. At AFW, we are proud that customers can pick up their furniture and take it home the same day. You will be a critical part of fulfilling that promise to the customer.The Order Puller will safely operate a Stock Picker, Reach Truck, Down Forklift, and any other equipment necessary to transport merchandise for customers and other departments. We provide full training and certifications for all equipment.Shift Hours: 3:00 am - 1:30 pm (4 Days - 10 Hour Shifts)Weekly Pay Rate: $18.50 - $20.50/Hr (Depends on Shift Premiums)Weekends OffJob Requirements
- MUST BE 18 years or older.
- Previous experience operating warehouse equipment, such as forklifts, pallet jacks, and cherry pickers helpful but not required.
- Commitment to Safety
- Knowledge of the correct lifting/team lifting techniques.
- Capability to perform the correct lifting/team lifting techniques.
- You have to work at heights! You will fill orders 0 to 35 feet above the ground.
- Ability to work in multiple departments. It's a great opportunity to cross-train and learn new skills.
- Ability to have a flexible schedule and work all shifts, holidays, and weekends. We are a retail operation, so that means we need you during our operation hours, which are Sunday through Saturday, 10 am and 10 pm. Some warehouse shifts are overnight and come with an additional pay premium
Technical skills:
- Be an ambassador for safety in the workplace.
- Ability to read, understand, and follow oral and written instructions accurately.
- Operate material handling equipment to move products within the warehouse.
- Operate a radio frequency (RF) scanner.
- Correctly use a hand truck.
- Capacity to effectively work independently of direct supervision.
- Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
- Work as a team member by interacting and communicating with fellow associates in a cooperative, constructive manner.
Physical Requirements:
- Capacity to maneuver in confined and at times congested areas.
- Capability to stand, walk, stoop, & bend for 8 hours or more daily.
- Continuous use of arms, hands, fingers, eyes, legs, and back.
- Ability to lift, lower, push, and pull all sizes of merchandise up to 100 lbs. and the skill to handle/manipulate merchandise up to 250 lbs. frequently.
- Lifting, gripping, bending, kneeling, stooping, and moving merchandise 8 hours or more daily.
Physical Work Environment:
- Fluorescent Lighting
- Concrete Flooring
- The climate is affected by outside conditions
- Considerable exterior noise
- Extreme temperature fluctuations in the warehouse
A pre-employment drug screen and pre-employment background check must be passed upon the job offer.American Furniture Warehouse provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.About UsAt AFW we pride ourselves on our ability to offer value and service to our customers. When you join AFW you become part of a professional, customer service oriented company. AFW is seeking highly motivated, energetic, hardworking candidates to join our team. AFW offers highly competitive pay and a full benefits package that includes 401k, medical, dental, vision and a host of voluntary programs including life insurance, disability, all at affordable rates.