Warehouse Associate

American Furniture Warehouse•Surprise, AZ

8h•$17 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

As a warehouse associate, you will help provide excellent customer service to our customers picking up their items from the dock. You will pick and pull merchandise, load and unload merchandise to and from other AFW facilities, load out customers in a safe and efficient manner, and any other task as asked by the AFW management team. If you are eager to help our customers and make a difference, then AFW is looking for you! Full-time, hourly position

Requirements

Ability to become certified in the operation of warehouse equipment.
Ability to be trained on the correct use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
Able to have a flexible schedule and work all shifts, holidays, and weekends.
Have a strong independent work ethic.
Excellent organizational skill and the ability to demonstrate attention to detail, and accuracy.
Ability to read, understand and follow oral and written instructions accurately.
Sense of ownership and pride in your performance and its impact on AFW’s success
Ability to prioritize tasks when appropriate.
Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
Knowledge of the correct lifting/team lifting techniques, and the ability to perform the correct lifting/team lifting techniques.
Basic Computer skills required.

Responsibilities

Commitment to AFW’s safety policies and procedures and ability to promote safety awareness.
Greet customers promptly and professionally.
Wrap, load, and secure merchandise into the customer’s vehicle without damaging the merchandise or the vehicle.
Confirm that customer receives correct merchandise.
Inspect AFW rental vehicles and fill out the appropriate paperwork.
Uncrate and re-create merchandise for inspection when requested.
Identifying and reading reports, tickets, and UPC labels.
Will safely operate a forklift to pick orders, pull and put away stock, order processing, loading, and unloading trailers.
Break down merchandise inside trailers/containers - unstack and position merchandise for removal from trailers/containers.
Operate a radio frequency (RF) scanner.
Safely transfer products to and from pallets.
Operate material handling equipment to move products within the warehouse.
Efficiently work independently of direct supervision.
Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
Work as a team member by interacting and communicating with fellow associates in a cooperative, constructive manner.
Ensure department, walking lanes, and nearby areas are clean and professional.
Ensuring your safety and the safety of all others at all times.
Adhere to the AFW asset protection policies and identify and prevent fraud.
Abide by all company policies and procedures.
All other duties assigned by the Customer Pick Up Manager as directed.
All training provided by AFW.