Warehouse Associate- Loader/Unloader

Hooker Furnishings • Ridgeway, VA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Hooker Furnishings Corporation (NASDAQ: HOFT) is currently recruiting a Warehouse Associate - Loader/Unloader to work in our Ridgeway, VA warehouse operations. Hooker Furnishings Corporation, in its 102nd year of business, is a designer, marketer, and importer of case goods (wood and metal furniture), leather furniture, and fabric-upholstered furniture for residential, hospitality, and contract markets. We are looking for dependable individuals with strong attention to detail to join our warehouse team in Ridgeway, VA. This position will work in various warehouse areas based on business needs and will perform tasks related to receiving, storing, picking, and shipping furniture and materials. This role requires the ability to work independently and safely while operating warehouse equipment and handling products. Associates will be cross trained in multiple warehouse functions and are expected to work in different areas based on business needs and operational demands.

Requirements

• Enjoy fast-paced, hands-on work
• Have reliable and consistent attendance and understand that attendance is essential to the success of the warehouse operation
• Be able to work on their feet for the entire shift
• Be comfortable manually unloading trucks and moving furniture products
• Have experience using RF scanners or warehouse inventory systems
• Possess strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Have a positive attitude and willingness to learn
• Be willing and able to cross-train and perform different warehouse functions as needed
• Be flexible and willing to move between warehouse areas based on operational needs
• Be able to lift up to 50 lbs. regularly

Responsibilities

• Manually unloading furniture and materials from inbound trucks and containers
• Loading outbound trucks with products for customer shipments
• Using an RF scanner and warehouse management system to locate, scan, receive, and process inventory
• Verifying product quantities and condition during loading and unloading
• Picking and staging orders for shipment
• Receiving and putting away inventory in assigned warehouse locations
• Maintaining accurate inventory through scanning and proper documentation
• Keeping warehouse areas organized, clean, and safe
• Participating in cross-training and performing duties across various warehouse functions as needed
• Supporting other warehouse areas and responsibilities based on business needs and operational demands

Benefits

• 8 paid holidays (plus an additional 2 floating holidays)
• Paid vacation time
• Career development focus including training opportunities and leadership development programs
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Emphasis on charitable giving and volunteering in our communities
• Focus on ESG (Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance)
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, including a generous employer Health Savings Account (HSA) contribution each plan year
• Matching 401(k) employer contributions

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed