Return to Stock Associate

American Furniture Warehouse•Glendale, AZ

26d•Onsite

About The Position

The Return to Stock (RTS) Associate inspects inventory and prepares merchandise to be returned to stock or moved to the shop. The associate also picks and puts away merchandise returned from deliveries, checks that merchandise has the correct parts before handling or transport, and ensures paperwork completed by Local Drivers and delivery teams is correct. The role includes training and certification on a stock picker to move merchandise to other departments and backstock. AFW provides all training. This position has no supervisory responsibilities. The position requires working across multiple departments and offers opportunities to cross-train and learn new skills. A pre-employment drug screen, background check, and fit-for-duty exam must be passed upon job offer.

Requirements

Ability to work a flexible schedule, including all shifts, holidays, and weekends.
Commitment to AFW safety policies and procedures and ability to promote safety awareness.
Ability to work at heights of 0 to 35 feet above the ground.
Ability to work in multiple departments.
Ability to be trained in the correct use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
Ability to become certified to operate warehouse equipment.
Ability to read, understand, and accurately follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to work effectively independently of direct supervision.
Ability to learn, understand, and apply technologies including Dispatch Track, Storis, iPads, Excel, and Word.
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, grip, bend, kneel, stoop, and move merchandise for 8 hours or more daily.
Ability to continuously use arms, hands, fingers, eyes, legs, and back.
Ability to lift, lower, move, carry, push, and pull merchandise weighing up to 100 lbs., and to handle or manipulate merchandise weighing up to 250 lbs. frequently.
Ability to work in variable environments with different lighting, loud exterior noise, and varying flooring.
Must 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; preferred but not required.
High school diploma or GED preferred; an equivalent combination of education and experience is accepted in lieu of a diploma.

Responsibilities

Operate material-handling equipment to move products within the warehouse.
Identify and read reports, tickets, and UPC labels.
Disassemble and assemble merchandise efficiently.
Operate a radio frequency (RF) scanner.
Inspect power equipment and complete a Vehicle Inspection Report before operation.
Inventory Customer Owned Goods (C.O.G.) and ensure the paperwork is completed correctly.
Use correct lifting and team-lifting techniques.
Confirm that delivery teams have completed all paperwork correctly.
Wrap and protect merchandise with appropriate materials before putting it away.
Coordinate and work effectively with multiple departments to improve processes and maximize efficiency.
Communicate and interact with fellow associates cooperatively, professionally, and constructively.
Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
Use a hand truck correctly.
Perform other duties as assigned or directed by a supervisor.