Warehouse Associate
About The Position
The Warehouse Associate prepares and packages furniture products for transport and delivery at the Century Casegoods Plant 1 in Hickory, North Carolina. The position retrieves packing supplies, applies interior packing parts and wrapping, packs products in cartons or crates, prepares shipments, assembles skids as needed, and keeps the carton machine stocked with cardboard. The associate communicates issues, follows plant safety rules, and maintains a clean work area while performing duties with attention to quality. The work is performed on the day shift. Physical requirements include standing for extended periods; bending, stooping, kneeling, walking, and climbing daily; lifting or moving at least 75 pounds; and working in a noisy environment. The associate must be able to read a tape measure, use a utility knife, and load or unload trucks using a squeeze lift, forklift, and/or lay-back machine.
Requirements
- Be able to stand for extended periods and bend, stoop, kneel, walk, and climb daily.
- Be able to lift or move at least 75 pounds.
- Be able to read a tape measure and use a utility knife.
- Be able to load and unload trucks using a squeeze lift, forklift, and/or lay-back machine.
- Be able to work in a noisy environment.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or GED preferred.
- Previous packing experience is a plus.
- Previous experience with a forklift, miter saw/chop saw, or squeeze lift preferred.
Responsibilities
- Retrieve packing supplies from the storage area as needed.
- Apply interior packing parts and wrapping to products as directed.
- Pack products in cartons or crates and prepare them for shipping.
- Assemble skids for products as necessary.
- Ensure the carton machine is stocked with cardboard.
- Communicate issues as they arise.
- Observe plant safety rules at all times.
- Keep the work area clean and perform duties with attention to quality.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
