Overnight Warehouse Order Puller Associate

American Furniture Warehouse•Glendale, AZ

10d•$18•Onsite

About The Position

The Order Puller Associate will stock incoming merchandise and fill orders for customers. 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, Sit Down Forklift, and any other equipment necessary to transport merchandise for customers and other departments. We provide full training and certifications for all equipment. Overnight associates are typically scheduled: 9 PM-5 AM At AFW we offer great perks like: weekly pay, benefits package (medical, dental, vision) and 401k matching! American Furniture Warehouse is a retailer of home furnishings, operating in Colorado, Arizona, and Texas. With more than 3200 employees, 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.

Requirements

Previous experience operating warehouse equipment, such as forklift, pallet jack, and cherry picker preferred - 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.
Commitment to AFW’s safety policies and procedures and ability to promote awareness.
Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
Ability to become certified in the operation of warehouse equipment.
Ability to read, understand and follow oral and written instructions accurately.
Capacity to effectively work independently of direct supervision.
Capacity to maneuver in confined and at times congested areas.
Capability to stand, walk, stoop, & bend for 8 hours or more daily.
Lifting, gripping, bending, kneeling, stooping, and moving merchandise 8 hours or more daily.
Continuous use of arms, hands, fingers, eyes, legs, and back.
Ability to lift, lower, move, carry, push and pull all sizes of merchandise up to 100 lbs. and the skill to handle/manipulate merchandise up to 250 lbs. frequently.
Able to work in variable environments with different lighting, loud exterior noise, and flooring.
A pre-employment drug screen, background and fit for duty exam check must be passed upon job offer.

Nice To Haves

Prior warehouse and/or equipment certifications/licenses preferred.
High school diploma or GED is preferred.; equivalent combination of education and experience accepted in lieu of diploma.

Responsibilities

Operating material handling equipment to move products within the warehouse.
Operate a radio frequency (RF) scanner.
Capacity to effectively work independently of direct supervision.
Work as a team member by interacting and communicating with fellow associates in a cooperative, constructive manner.