Warehouse Associate (Multiple Openings)

American Furniture Warehouse•Firestone, CO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

AFW is looking for multiple Warehouse Associates, including receiving associates, general warehouse associates, and customer load out associates in Firestone, CO. Customer load out associates 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. Receiving associates will help ensure AFW products are safely received from the truck shipment to the warehouse before making its way to our customer’s homes. Employees are responsible for safely and efficiently loading, unloading, identifying, and tagging merchandise. If you are eager to help our customers and make a difference, then AFW is looking for you!

Requirements

Prior experience operating warehouse equipment, such as forklift, pallet jack, and cherry picker preferred but not required
Knowledge of the correct lifting/team lifting techniques
Ability to perform the correct lifting/team lifting techniques
Ability to work 0 to 35 feet above the ground
Ability to become certified in the operation of warehouse equipment
Ability to be trained on the correct use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
Ability to operate a forklift and order picker for pulling and putting away stock, order processing, loading, and unloading trailers
Commitment to AFW’s safety policies and procedures
Ability to read, understand and follow oral and written instructions accurately
Ability to efficiently work independently of direct supervision
Able to have a flexible schedule and work all shifts, holidays, and weekends
Work as a team member by interacting and communicating with fellow associates in a cooperative, constructive manner
Requires the ability to maneuver in confined and at times congested areas
Requires the ability to stand, walk, stoop, & bend for 8 hours or more daily
Requires constant use of arms, hands, fingers, eyes, legs, and back
Requires lift, lower, push and pull all sizes of merchandise up to 100 lbs. frequently and ability to handle/manipulate up to 250 lbs. frequently
Requires lifting, griping, bending, kneeling, stooping, and moving merchandise 8 hours or more daily
Ability to work 0 to 35 feet above the ground

Nice To Haves

Cross-trained in Order Pulling for potential .50/hr increase

Responsibilities

Pick and pull merchandise
Load and unload merchandise to and from other AFW facilities
Load out customers in a safe and efficient manner
Safely receive products from truck shipment to the warehouse
Safely and efficiently load, unload, identify, and tag merchandise
Adhere to AFW asset protection policies and identify and prevent fraud
Operate warehouse equipment, such as forklift, pallet jack, and cherry picker
Perform correct lifting/team lifting techniques
Work 0 to 35 feet above the ground
Become certified in the operation of warehouse equipment
Be trained on the correct use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
Operate a forklift and order picker for pulling and putting away stock, order processing, loading, and unloading trailers
Promote safety awareness
Greet customers promptly and professionally
Break down merchandise inside trailers/containers - unstack and position merchandise for removal from trailers/containers
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
Identify and read reports, tickets, and UPC labels
Read, understand and follow oral and written instructions accurately
Operate material handling equipment to move products within the warehouse
Operate a radio frequency (RF) scanner
Correctly use a hand truck
Safely handle product from 0 to 35 feet above the ground
Safely transfer products to and from pallets
Inspect all power equipment and complete the Vehicle Inspection Report before operation
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
Perform all other duties assigned by Manager