Receiving Associate

American Furniture Warehouse•Colorado Springs, CO

3d•$16 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

The Receiving Associate safely and efficiently receives merchandise from truck shipments into the warehouse before it is delivered to customers. The role involves unloading, identifying, tagging, and inventorying merchandise, as well as maintaining safe and orderly work areas. Training is provided by AFW, and the position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

Commit to AFW safety policies and procedures and take responsibility for personal safety and the safety of others.
Be able to become certified to operate warehouse equipment.
Be able to train in the correct use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
Have a strong independent work ethic.
Have excellent time-management skills and a proven ability to meet deadlines.
Be able to function in a fast-paced and sometimes stressful environment.
Work well with team members, management, and other departments.
Be capable of using correct lifting and team-lifting techniques.
Be able to work at heights of 0 to 35 feet above the ground.
Be able to work a flexible schedule, including all shifts, holidays, and weekends.
Be able to accurately read, understand, and follow oral and written instructions.
Be able to stand, walk, stoop, bend, lift, grip, kneel, and move merchandise for 8 hours or more daily.
Be able to continuously use arms, hands, fingers, eyes, legs, and back.
Be able to lift, lower, move, carry, push, and pull merchandise weighing up to 100 pounds, and frequently handle or manipulate merchandise up to 250 pounds.
Be able to maneuver in confined and sometimes congested areas and work in variable lighting, noise, flooring, and temperature conditions.
Pass a pre-employment drug screen, background check, and fit-for-duty exam upon job offer.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience operating warehouse equipment such as a forklift, pallet jack, or cherry picker.
High school diploma or GED; an equivalent combination of education and experience is accepted in lieu of a diploma.

Responsibilities

Break down merchandise inside trailers and containers by unstaking and positioning it for removal.
Match packing lists to vendor labels and use RF scanners to maintain accurate inventory counts.
Identify merchandise by vendor label and apply the corresponding AFW label when directed by management.
Safely load and unload merchandise to and from pallets and skids.
Become certified to operate warehouse equipment and use equipment only after AFW certification and training.
Use trailer chocks, forklifts, reach trucks, pallet jacks, hand trucks, load hoggs, dock plates, and other equipment as trained and certified.
Lock out and tag out equipment as needed.
Use correct lifting and team-lifting techniques.
Keep the department, walking lanes, and nearby areas clean and professional.
Work cooperatively and constructively with fellow associates.
Perform other duties assigned or directed by a supervisor.