Staging & Warehouse Associate

American Furniture Warehouse•Phoenix, AZ

7h•$19

About The Position

The Staging & Warehouse Associate assists both the staging and warehouse departments. The role involves arranging, assembling, and disassembling displays; opening, assembling, inspecting, tagging, and cleaning merchandise; and placing products on the showroom floor to support an excellent visual presentation. Associates also retrieve and move stock, process orders, load and unload merchandise, and help customers load purchases safely. The position requires frequent handling of objects weighing 50–100 pounds, operation of warehouse equipment, and work in indoor and outdoor environments and varying weather conditions. The position has no supervisory responsibilities. Candidates must pass a pre-employment drug screen, background check, and fit-for-duty exam upon receiving a job offer.

Requirements

Ability to become certified in the operation of warehouse equipment.
Ability to work a flexible schedule that meets business needs, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.
Strong independent work ethic and creativity.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to accurately read, understand, and follow oral and written instructions.
Sense of ownership and pride in work and its impact on AFW’s success.
Ability to prioritize tasks.
Excellent time-management skills and ability to meet deadlines.
Ability to function in a fast-paced and sometimes stressful environment.
Ability to work cooperatively and communicate constructively with fellow associates.
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 use arms, hands, fingers, eyes, legs, and back constantly.
Ability to move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing 50–100 pounds.
Ability to work shifts lasting 8–10 hours.
Ability to work 0–35 feet above the ground.
Ability to work in various weather conditions, both indoors and outdoors, including heat, cold, wet or humid, and dry or 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.

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.
Maintain price updates and markdowns.
Communicate with designers about new and existing inventory.
Learn furniture and accessories designs and styles.
Greet customers promptly and professionally.
Wrap, load, and secure merchandise in customers’ vehicles without damaging the merchandise or vehicle.
Identify and read reports, tickets, and UPC labels.
Safely operate a forklift to pick orders, move and put away stock, process orders, and load and unload trailers.
Confirm customers receive the correct merchandise.
Inspect AFW rental vehicles and complete the appropriate paperwork.
Ensure personal and workplace safety, and follow company policies and procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned by management.