Order Pulling Associate

American Furniture Warehouse•Colorado Springs, CO

6h•$16 - $30

About The Position

The Order Pulling Associate stocks incoming merchandise and fills customer orders, helping AFW fulfill its promise that customers can pick up furniture and take it home the same day. The position operates material-handling equipment and RF scanners, uses hand trucks, and requires working independently as well as cooperatively with fellow associates. The associate maintains a clean and safe work environment and performs other duties as assigned by a supervisor. AFW provides all training. The position has no supervisory responsibilities. The role may involve filling orders at heights from 0 to 35 feet and working across multiple departments. Associates must be able to work all shifts, holidays, and weekends. The work environment includes fluorescent lighting, concrete flooring, conditions affected by the weather outside, considerable exterior noise, and extreme warehouse temperature fluctuations. Starting pay is $18.50 per hour and up, depending on experience. The listed Pay Grade B range is $16.00–$29.71 per hour. Premiums are an additional $2.00 per hour for weekends, $2.00 per hour for third shift, and $1.00 per hour for mid-shift. AFW offers weekly pay and a benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as 401(k) matching.

Requirements

Commitment to safety and AFW’s safety policies and procedures, including promoting safety awareness.
Knowledge of and ability to perform correct lifting and team-lifting techniques.
Ability to work at heights and fill orders from 0 to 35 feet above the ground.
Ability to work in multiple departments.
Ability to work a flexible schedule covering all shifts, holidays, and weekends.
Ability to become certified to operate warehouse equipment.
Ability to read, understand, and accurately follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to work effectively without direct supervision.
Ability to maneuver in confined and sometimes congested areas.
Ability to stand, walk, stoop, and bend for 8 hours or more daily.
Ability to lift, lower, move, carry, push, and pull merchandise up to 100 pounds, and skill in handling or manipulating merchandise up to 250 pounds frequently.
Ability to perform frequent lifting, gripping, bending, kneeling, stooping, and merchandise movement for 8 hours or more daily, and continuously use arms, hands, fingers, eyes, legs, and back.
Ability to work in variable environments with different lighting, loud exterior noise, and flooring.
High school diploma or GED preferred; an equivalent combination of education and experience is accepted in lieu of a diploma.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience operating warehouse equipment such as a forklift, pallet jack, or cherry picker; preferred but not required.
High school diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

Stock incoming merchandise and fill customer orders.
Operate material-handling equipment to move products within the warehouse.
Operate a radio frequency (RF) scanner.
Use a hand truck correctly.
Work independently and communicate and cooperate constructively with fellow associates.
Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
Perform other duties assigned or directed by a supervisor.