Staging Associate

American Furniture Warehouse•Webster, TX

About The Position

The Staging Associate assists with arranging, constructing, painting, and deconstructing merchandise displays to create an excellent visual presentation. The role opens, assembles, and inspects merchandise before placing it in the showroom, and tags 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 requires attention to detail, adherence to quality standards, and effective teamwork. The Staging Associate works under the direct supervision of the Staging Manager and has no supervisory responsibilities. Work shifts vary within the hours of 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. The position involves working in confined or congested areas, indoors and outdoors, in varied weather conditions, and at heights of up to 35 feet. Employees must be able to work shifts lasting 8–12 hours and handle objects weighing 50–100 pounds. A pre-employment drug screen, background check, and fit-for-duty examination must be passed upon job offer.

Requirements

Ability to become certified in operating warehouse equipment.
Ability to be trained in the correct use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
Strong independent work ethic.
Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and accuracy.
Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines using effective time management.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and sometimes stressful environment.
Basic math skills, including adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing using whole numbers.
Basic computer skills.
Ability to analyze and research data, read reports, solve practical problems, and interpret written, oral, diagram, or schedule instructions.
Ability to work cooperatively in a team and communicate effectively with others.
Ability to follow policies and procedures and observe safety and security practices.
Ability to maneuver in confined and sometimes congested areas.
Ability to sit, stand, walk, stoop, and bend for 8 hours a day and continually use arms, hands, fingers, eyes, legs, and back.
Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varied weather conditions, including heat, cold, wet or humid, and dry or arid conditions.
Ability to move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing 50–100 pounds.
Ability to work shifts lasting 8–12 hours and at heights of 0–35 feet.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience operating warehouse equipment such as a forklift, pallet jack, or cherry picker.
High school diploma or GED; equivalent combination of education and experience is accepted in lieu of a diploma.
Design, equipment, and 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 statuses.
Place products on the showroom floor with a team, following guidance from the Staging and Visual Design Managers.
Account for items on the showroom floor for inventory purposes.
Keep the department, showroom floor, walking lanes, and nearby areas clean and professional.
Maintain personal safety and the safety of others, and follow company policies and procedures.
Perform other duties assigned by the Staging Manager.
When assisting in the rugs area, keep rug displays stocked, pull rugs from the warehouse, rotate and maintain showroom rugs, and price damaged or returned rugs appropriately.
Maintain rug price updates, markdowns, and signage; hang rugs in an orderly manner on racks and match the main core lineup.
Communicate with designers about new and existing inventory and place rugs beneath furniture displays.
Learn furniture and accessory designs and styles.