Warehouse & Distribution Specialist

DISCOVERY FURNITURE INC•Topeka, KS

5d•$17 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

At Furniture Mall, we believe better homes lead to better lives. Every piece of furniture and every mattress that passes through our Distribution Center is part of helping someone love coming home. As a Warehouse & Distribution Specialist, you play a vital role in fulfilling our promise: "We Help You Get It Right. Ohh Yeah!" Whether receiving merchandise, stocking inventory, preparing deliveries, loading trucks, assisting guest pickups, or serving as a delivery partner, your work directly impacts the guest experience. Every product must be handled with care, every process completed accurately, and every teammate supported with a positive attitude. This is a hands-on position for individuals who enjoy physical work, take pride in doing things right, and want to be part of a team committed to operational excellence.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to safely lift, move, and maneuver furniture and mattresses weighing up to 300 pounds (team lifting required).
Ability to work safely in a physically demanding environment.
Strong work ethic and dependable attendance.
Ability to communicate effectively and work well with others.
Commitment to following safety procedures.
Frequently lift, carry, push, and pull furniture and mattresses weighing up to 150 pounds using safe lifting techniques and team lifting.
Stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, twist, and reach throughout the workday.
Work safely at heights when operating approved warehouse equipment.
Work in varying warehouse temperatures and environmental conditions.
Maintain the physical ability to safely perform warehouse and delivery support responsibilities.

Nice To Haves

Warehouse or distribution experience.
Furniture, appliance, or mattress handling experience.
Forklift, reach truck, or order picker experience.
Experience using barcode scanning systems.
Basic furniture assembly experience.
Valid driver's license.
Ability to obtain DOT Medical Card (for delivery support positions).

Responsibilities

Unload inbound furniture and mattresses safely.
Inspect products for damage or shortages.
Verify shipments against receiving documentation.
Barcode and accurately receive merchandise into inventory.
Report discrepancies promptly.
Transport merchandise using forklifts, order pickers, pallet jacks, and other warehouse equipment.
Scan merchandise into correct warehouse locations.
Accurately maintain inventory using barcode systems.
Rotate inventory and maintain organized storage locations.
Assist with inventory counts and audits.
Pick merchandise accurately for customer deliveries.
Prepare furniture for delivery, including inspection, assembly, and protective wrapping when needed.
Stage deliveries in proper loading sequence.
Ensure products leave the warehouse clean and damage-free.
Safely load delivery trucks to maximize efficiency while protecting merchandise.
Secure products properly for transportation.
Assist with unloading transfer trucks and customer returns.
Welcome guests professionally.
Verify pickup paperwork.
Retrieve merchandise accurately and efficiently.
Safely load purchases into guest vehicles.
Thank guests for choosing Furniture Mall.
Serve as a delivery partner when needed.
Assist with in-home deliveries, setup, and product placement.
Help create an exceptional final experience for our guests.
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
Follow all safety procedures.
Perform equipment inspections.
Report maintenance or safety concerns immediately.
Support continuous improvement initiatives.
Become proficient in multiple areas of the operation, including receiving, inventory management, order picking, product preparation, truck loading, customer pickups, and delivery support.
Cross-train to better serve guests, support one another, and create more opportunities for individual growth.