Furniture Loader

JONATHAN LOUIS INTERNATIONAL•Verona, MS

20h

About The Position

The Furniture Loader is responsible for safely, accurately, and efficiently loading finished upholstered furniture onto trailers for retailer and customer delivery. The role ensures products are staged, inspected, protected, and loaded according to shipping schedules, customer requirements, and established procedures. It supports product-damage prevention, trailer utilization, and on-time deliveries while maintaining Jonathan Louis International quality and safety standards. The position works with shipping, production, inventory, and transportation personnel to meet daily shipping objectives. It also involves working in warehouse and trailer environments, handling furniture and other products, and using approved material-handling equipment.

Requirements

Ability to read shipping documentation and follow loading instructions accurately.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to shipment accuracy and product quality.
Good communication and teamwork skills.
Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced manufacturing and shipping environment.
Strong commitment to workplace safety and safe material-handling practices.
Ability to frequently lift, carry, push, pull, and maneuver upholstered furniture and related products within established weight guidelines, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, twist, stoop, climb, and reach throughout the workday.
Ability to perform repetitive physical tasks for extended periods.
Ability to work inside trailers and warehouse environments with varying temperatures and limited climate control.
Ability to safely operate pallet jacks and work around forklifts and other material-handling equipment.
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment and comply with company safety requirements.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent.
1–3 years of warehouse, shipping, furniture handling, logistics, or manufacturing experience.
Experience loading trailers, moving large products, or working in a distribution environment.
Forklift certification or ability to become certified.
Bilingual English/Spanish.
Class A CDL.

Responsibilities

Read and follow shipping schedules, load sheets, bills of lading, and loading instructions.
Load finished furniture into trailers according to established loading patterns and customer delivery requirements.
Inspect finished goods before loading to verify product identification, packaging integrity, and shipment accuracy.
Handle products carefully to prevent damage during staging and loading.
Secure furniture within trailers using approved methods to minimize movement and prevent transportation damage.
Verify shipping labels, tags, and documentation against customer orders before loading.
Stage finished goods in loading order to support efficient trailer loading.
Immediately report shortages, damaged products, or shipping discrepancies to the Shipping Lead.
Safely operate pallet jacks and other approved material-handling equipment.
Assist forklift operators as needed while maintaining safe work practices.
Maintain trailer cleanliness and inspect trailers before loading to ensure they are suitable for shipment.
Maximize trailer cube utilization while protecting products and following safe loading practices.
Follow company safety procedures, material-handling guidelines, and quality standards.
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe shipping area.
Collaborate with shipping, production, inventory, and transportation personnel to meet daily shipping objectives.
Perform other related duties as assigned to support departmental and operational needs.