Receiving Associate

American Furniture Warehouse•Colorado Springs, CO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Receiving Associate helps ensure AFW products are safely received from truck shipments into the warehouse before delivery to customers. The role involves loading, unloading, identifying, and tagging merchandise accurately and efficiently. All training is provided by AFW. Receiving Associate I has no supervisory responsibilities. The position requires working at heights of 0 to 35 feet, handling merchandise and warehouse equipment, and maintaining a clean, safe work area. Schedules may include all shifts, holidays, and weekends. Career advancement opportunities include Receiving Associate II and Receiving Associate III roles, which add responsibilities such as training associates, operating lifts, performing STORIS tasks, supporting leadership, and completing safety audits. AFW requires a pre-employment drug screen, background check, and fit-for-duty exam after a job offer. Working safely is a condition of employment.

Requirements

Commitment to AFW safety policies and procedures, including taking responsibility for personal safety and the safety of others.
Ability to become certified to operate warehouse equipment.
Ability to be trained in the correct use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
Strong independent work ethic.
Excellent time-management skills and a proven ability to meet deadlines.
Ability to function in a fast-paced and sometimes stressful environment.
Ability to work well with team members, management, and other departments.
Ability to use correct lifting and team-lifting techniques.
Ability to work at heights of 0 to 35 feet above ground.
Ability to work a flexible schedule covering all shifts, holidays, and weekends.
Ability to read, understand, and accurately follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to maneuver in confined and sometimes congested areas.
Ability to stand, walk, stoop, and bend for 8 hours or more daily; lift, grip, bend, kneel, stoop, and move merchandise for 8 hours or more daily; and continuously use arms, hands, fingers, eyes, legs, and back.
Ability to lift, lower, move, carry, push, and pull merchandise of all sizes up to 100 pounds and frequently handle or manipulate merchandise up to 250 pounds.
Ability to work in variable environments with different lighting, loud exterior noise, and flooring.
High school diploma or GED preferred; equivalent combination of education and experience accepted in lieu of a diploma.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience operating warehouse equipment such as a forklift, pallet jack, or cherry picker; not required.

Responsibilities

Break down merchandise inside trailers and containers by unstaking and positioning it for removal.
Match packing lists to vendor labels and operate RF scanners to ensure accurate inventory counts.
Identify merchandise by vendor label and apply the matching AFW label when directed by management.
Safely load and unload merchandise to and from pallets and skids.
Become certified on warehouse equipment and use it safely after AFW certification and training.
Lock out and tag out equipment as needed.
Use correct lifting and team-lifting techniques to complete tasks.
Keep the department, walking lanes, and nearby areas clean and professional.
Communicate and cooperate constructively with fellow associates.
Perform other duties as assigned or directed by a supervisor.