Staging Associate

American Furniture Warehouse•Phoenix, AZ

7d•$17

About The Position

As a Staging Associate, you assist with arranging, constructing, painting, and deconstructing displays to present merchandise effectively to customers. You open, assemble, and inspect merchandise before placing it in the showroom, and tag merchandise with pricing, features, SKU, and other customer information. Additional duties may include operating a stock picker, pulling merchandise from the warehouse, and maintaining rugs on the showroom floor. The role requires attention to detail, adherence to quality standards, and the ability to work as part of a team. The position has no supervisory responsibilities. It requires frequent movement and handling of objects weighing 50–100 pounds, working in confined or congested areas, and working both indoors and outdoors in varied weather and environmental conditions. Shifts may be 8–12 hours long, with the ability to work up to 35 feet above ground. AFW describes its workplace as focused on recognizing excellence and providing employees with the knowledge and tools to support customers. Employment is contingent on passing a pre-employment drug screen, background check, and fit-for-duty exam.

Requirements

Ability to become certified to operate warehouse equipment.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, as business needs dictate.
Strong independent work ethic and creativity.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail and accuracy.
A sense of ownership and pride in performance and its impact on company success.
Ability to prioritize tasks.
Excellent time-management skills and a demonstrated ability to meet deadlines.
Ability to function in a fast-paced and sometimes stressful environment.
Basic computer skills.
Ability to maneuver in confined and sometimes congested areas.
Ability to sit, stand, walk, stoop, and bend for 8 hours a day.
Ability to frequently use arms, hands, fingers, eyes, legs, and back.
Ability to move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing 50–100 pounds.
Ability to work shifts lasting 8–12 hours.
Ability to work 0–35 feet above ground.
Ability to work in varied weather conditions and indoor and outdoor environments, including heat, cold, wet, humid, dry, and arid conditions.
Must pass a pre-employment drug screen, background check, and fit-for-duty exam upon job offer.

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; an equivalent combination of education and experience is accepted in lieu of a diploma.

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 change product status.
Place products on the showroom floor with guidance from the Staging and Visual Design Managers.
Count items on the showroom floor for inventory purposes.
Keep the department, showroom floor, walking lanes, and nearby areas clean and professional.
Promote the safety of oneself and others.
Follow company policies and procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Staging Manager.
When assisting in the rugs area, keep rug quads on the showroom floor stocked, pull rugs from the warehouse, and continuously rotate and maintain showroom rugs.
Apply proper pricing to damaged or returned rugs and maintain rug price updates, markdowns, and signage.
Communicate with designers about new and existing inventory.
Physically place rugs under sofas, bedroom sets, chairs, and other showroom furniture.
Learn furniture and accessory designs and styles.