Shipping Material Handler
About The Position
Havertys is hiring a Shipping Material Handler for its Distribution Team. This is an onsite, hands-on warehouse role with training beginning on the first day. Team members work in groups of 2 to 4 to prepare customer merchandise for shipment by unboxing, inspecting, assembling, and wrapping products. Merchandise includes sofas, sectionals, power lift chairs, mattresses, bedroom furniture, dressers, bookcases, dining tables, and chairs. The role focuses on proper merchandise handling and quality inspection for Home Delivery, productivity and time management, teamwork, and following safety practices. Employees help maintain a clean work environment free of tripping hazards. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to completion. Starting pay is $16.50 per hour. The warehouse environment requires Havertys-provided uniforms, steel-toed work boots or shoes, and safety gear when applicable. The role involves extended standing and lifting and moving furniture up to 150 pounds, including while loading and unloading trucks.
Requirements
- Ability to perform heavy lifting throughout the shift, up to 150 pounds.
- Attention to detail.
- Ability to work as a team player.
- Must pass a criminal background check, lifting assessment, and drug test.
- Must successfully complete a physical assessment to be considered.
- Ability to stand for extended periods and lift and move furniture up to 150 pounds while loading and unloading trucks.
- Ability to use proper material-handling techniques and wrap and unwrap merchandise.
Nice To Haves
- Previous warehouse experience.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate in teams of 2 to 4 to unbox, inspect, assemble, and wrap customer merchandise for shipment.
- Inspect and handle merchandise properly, including furniture and mattresses.
- Contribute as a team member and meet productivity standards using effective time management.
- Use proper handling techniques to minimize merchandise damage and injury.
- Inspect products for quality in preparation for Home Delivery.
- Follow safety policies and contribute to the company safety culture.
- Maintain a clean work environment free from tripping hazards.
- Load and unload trucks and wrap and unwrap merchandise.
Benefits
- Paid comprehensive training.
- Daily Pay Program allowing team members to draw pay between pay cycles.
- 401(k) program with a 4% company match.
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
- Paid vacation, sick time, personal days, and company holidays.
- Opportunity to advance within the company.
- Opportunities to give back to the community.
- Associate discount on merchandise.
- Team Member Referral bonus program.
- Educational financial assistance.
- Complimentary health and wellness program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
