Furniture Handler Trainee
About The Position
Broad River Retail is seeking a Furniture Handler Trainee to join their Operations Team at the SOUTH PORTLAND DISTRIBUTION CENTER in South Portland, ME. This role is responsible for unloading and loading furniture, scanning products into the distribution center’s inventory control system, and assessing merchandise for damages to ensure excellent product quality before customer delivery. The company refers to all employees as "Memory Makers" and emphasizes creating positive memories for guests, families, co-workers, and communities through training and development for a premier customer experience. Broad River Retail is the largest and fastest-growing Ashley Furniture licensee in the U.S. and has been recognized on the Top Places to Work list.
Requirements
- Manual dexterity and capacity to maneuver furniture
- Ability to listen to and follow directions and instructions
- Ability to lift 75lbs repeatedly throughout the shift
- Physical labor mindset
- Customer Service mindset
- Oral communication and listening skills
- Ability to work well with a team
- Adaptability for changes in the work environment
- Regularly required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, or crouch on concrete flooring
- Must be able to routinely lift or move objects up to 75 pounds alone and team lift objects over 75 pounds
- Working in a non-climate-controlled warehouse setting, with some outdoor exposure during the workday
Responsibilities
- Loads & unloads trucks at the warehouse loading dock without damaging products
- Unload furniture manually or with hand trucks
- Identify and communicate any physical damages
- Sort unloaded items on to carts by size, type, or product code
- Use RF scanner to systemically receive inventory
- Maintain building, grounds, and equipment cleanliness
- Exhibit personal excellence by accepting cross-training opportunities
- Maintain personal and facility safety by following all material handling and warehouse safety guidelines
- Operating recycling machinery
- Sorting and processing dunnage
- Follow company attendance policy
- All other duties as assigned
Benefits
- Hourly Rate based on factors such as shift and location
- Paid Weekly
- Contract-to-hire basis
- Guaranteed Hourly Raise at time of Conversion
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options after conversion
- Paid time off and 401K matching contribution after conversion
- Employee discount (40%) at BRR locations after conversion
- Internal Opportunities for career growth and advancement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
