Staging Associate

American Furniture Warehouse•Surprise, AZ

About The Position

The Staging Associate assists with arranging, constructing, painting, and deconstructing displays to present merchandise effectively to customers. The role includes opening, assembling, and inspecting merchandise before placing it in the showroom, and tagging items with pricing, features, SKU, and other customer information. Additional duties may include operating a stock picker, moving merchandise from the warehouse to the Staging Department, and maintaining rugs on the showroom floor. The position has no supervisory responsibilities. The ideal candidate follows quality expectations and standards, demonstrates attention to detail, and works well as part of a team. Employees are expected to follow company policies and safety procedures. A pre-employment drug screen, background check, and fit-for-duty examination are required upon job offer.

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, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as business needs dictate.
Ability to become certified in the operation of warehouse equipment.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail and accuracy.
Sense of 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).
Ability to maneuver in confined and sometimes congested areas.
Ability to sit, stand, walk, stoop, and bend for 8 hours a day.
Ability to work shifts lasting 8–12 hours.
Ability to work in various weather conditions.
High school diploma or GED preferred; an equivalent combination of education and experience is 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.

Responsibilities

Open, assemble, and inspect merchandise using hand and power tools.
Tag and clean merchandise before placing it on the showroom floor.
Use inventory software to transfer products and update product status.
Place products on the showroom floor with guidance from the Staging and Visual Design Managers.
Account for showroom items for inventory purposes.
Keep the department, showroom floor, walking lanes, and nearby areas clean and professional.
Follow safety procedures and help ensure the safety of oneself and others.
Follow company policies and procedures and perform other duties assigned by the Staging Manager.
Keep rug displays on the showroom floor stocked and pull rugs from the warehouse.
Rotate and maintain showroom rugs, including updating prices, markdowns, and signage.
Communicate with designers about new and existing inventory.
Physically place rugs under sofa sets, bedroom sets, chairs, and other furniture.
Learn furniture and accessories designs and styles.