Warehouse Receiving Associate 3 AM Shift

American Furniture Warehouse•Englewood, CO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Receiving Associate at American Furniture Warehouse (AFW), you will help ensure products are safely received from truck shipments into the warehouse before they are delivered to customers. You will load and unload merchandise, identify and tag products, and help maintain accurate inventory. The role calls for attention to detail, adherence to quality and safety standards, and teamwork. AFW provides training and offers opportunities to advance to Receiving Associate II or III. This is a full-time, hourly position scheduled for the 3 AM shift. The position has no supervisory responsibilities. Employment is conditional on passing a pre-employment drug screen, background check, and fit-for-duty exam.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old.
Ability to become certified in the operation of warehouse equipment.
Ability to be trained in the correct use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
Excellent time-management skills and a proven ability to meet deadlines.
Ability to function in a fast-paced and sometimes stressful environment.
Ability to work well with team members, management, and other departments.
Ability to use correct lifting and team-lifting techniques.
Ability to work at heights and fill orders from 0 to 35 feet above the ground.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including all shifts, holidays, and weekends.
Ability to read, understand, and accurately follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to stand, walk, stoop, bend, kneel, and move merchandise for 8 hours or more daily.
Ability to lift, lower, move, carry, push, and pull merchandise weighing up to 100 pounds, and to handle or manipulate merchandise weighing up to 250 pounds frequently.
Ability to maneuver in confined and sometimes congested areas.
Ability to work in variable environments with different lighting, loud exterior noise, and varying flooring.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience operating warehouse equipment such as a forklift, pallet jack, or cherry picker is preferred but not required.
High school diploma or GED is preferred.

Responsibilities

Break down merchandise inside trailers and containers by unstaking and positioning it for removal.
Match packing lists to vendor labels and use RF scanners to ensure accurate inventory counts.
Identify merchandise by vendor label and apply the matching AFW label when directed by management.
Safely load and unload merchandise to and from pallets and skids.
Become certified on warehouse equipment and, after AFW certification and training, safely use equipment such as trailer chocks, forklifts, reach trucks, pallet jacks, hand trucks, load hoggs, and dock plates.
Lock out and tag out equipment as needed.
Use correct lifting and team-lifting techniques when completing tasks.
Keep the department, walking lanes, and nearby areas clean and professional.
Communicate and cooperate constructively with fellow associates as a team member.
Follow AFW safety policies and procedures, promote safety awareness, and take responsibility for personal and others’ safety.
Perform other duties assigned or directed by a supervisor.