Staging Associate

American Furniture Warehouse•Surprise, AZ

4h•$16 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

The Staging Associate helps arrange, construct, paint, and deconstruct displays to present merchandise effectively in the showroom. The role includes opening, assembling, inspecting, tagging, and cleaning merchandise before it is placed on the show floor. Associates may use inventory software to transfer products and update product status, account for showroom inventory, retrieve merchandise from the warehouse, and maintain rugs and rug displays. They work with guidance from the Staging and Visual Design Managers and may communicate with designers about inventory. The position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

Ability to perform physically demanding work, including frequently moving, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, and placing objects weighing 50–100 pounds.
Ability to work a flexible schedule that meets business needs, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.
Ability to become certified in the operation of warehouse equipment.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail and accuracy.
Demonstrated ownership and pride in performance and its impact on company success.
Ability to prioritize tasks.
Strong time-management skills and ability to meet deadlines.
Ability to work in a fast-paced and sometimes stressful environment.
Basic computer skills.
Strong independent work ethic and creativity.
Ability to be trained in the correct use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
High school diploma or GED preferred; equivalent combination of education and experience accepted in lieu of a diploma.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience operating warehouse equipment such as a forklift, pallet jack, or cherry picker.
Design, equipment, and/or safety certifications or licenses.
High school diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

Open, assemble, and inspect merchandise using hand and power tools.
Tag and clean merchandise before placing it on the show floor.
Use inventory software to transfer products and change product status.
Place products on the show floor with guidance from the Staging and Visual Design Managers.
Account for items on the show floor for inventory purposes.
Keep the department, show floor, walking lanes, and nearby areas clean and professional.
Work safely and help ensure the safety of others.
Follow company policies and procedures and perform other duties assigned by the Staging Manager.
Keep rug displays full by replenishing them from the warehouse.
Rotate and maintain show-floor rugs.
Price rugs appropriately when damaged or returned and maintain price updates, markdowns, and signage.
Communicate with designers about new and existing inventory.
Physically lay rugs under sofas, bedroom sets, chairs, and other furniture.
Learn furniture and accessories designs and styles.