Warehouse Associate

American Furniture Warehouse - Lakewood, CO

Full-time - Entry Level

Lakewood, CO

Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods

About the position

The role of the Warehouse Associate/Customer Loadout Associate is to safely and efficiently load and unload merchandise from customers and provide excellent customer service while doing so. The Customer Loadout Associate will drive sales profitably by being part of the supply chain efforts in delivering what our customers want and when they want it. Making you eligible for the best distribution/warehouse earning package in the area. Customer Loadout Associates start at $17.50/Hr with $1/Hr Afternoon Premium and $2/Hr Weekend Premium added on to your base pay rate. We pay every Friday. 70 hours of sick pay annually, 40-80 hours of vacation annually, and 2 personal days each year. Company-provided training & leadership development tracks for promotion opportunities. Gym facilities in most work locations. Excellent benefits.

Responsibilities

• Safely load and unload merchandise from customers.
• Provide excellent customer service during the loading process.
• Drive sales profitably by participating in supply chain efforts.
• Wrap, load, and secure merchandise into the customer's vehicle without damage.
• Confirm that the customer receives the correct merchandise.
• Inspect AFW rental vehicles and complete necessary paperwork.
• Uncrate and re-create merchandise for inspection when requested.
• Safely and efficiently remove sold merchandise from the show floor for load out.
• Assist other departments when business permits.

Requirements

• Ability to safely operate a company-approved safety knife.
• Adhere to AFW asset protection policies and identify and prevent fraud.
• Knowledge of correct lifting/team lifting techniques.
• Ability to operate and use a hand truck.
• Maintain a clean and professional appearance.
• Manually manipulate furniture and merchandise to and from trucks, racking, containers, forklifts, and vehicles.

Nice-to-haves

• Ability to work a radio frequency (RF) scanner.
• Ability to identify and read reports, tickets, and UPC labels.

Benefits

• Starting pay of $17.50/Hr with additional premiums for afternoon and weekend shifts.
• Weekly pay every Friday.
• 70 hours of sick pay annually.
• 40-80 hours of vacation annually.
• 2 personal days each year.
• Company-provided training & leadership development tracks for promotion opportunities.
• Gym facilities in most work locations.
• Excellent benefits.