Warehouse Receiving Associate 3 AM Shift

American Furniture Warehouse•Englewood, CO

1d•$16 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

The Receiving Associate helps safely receive AFW products from truck shipments into the warehouse before they are delivered to customers. The role involves safely and efficiently unloading, identifying, tagging, and inventorying merchandise. The associate is expected to meet quality standards, pay close attention to detail, and contribute to improving receiving operations. AFW provides training, and career advancement opportunities include Receiving Associate II and III. This is a full-time, hourly position.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old.
Ability to become certified to operate warehouse equipment.
Ability to be trained in the correct use of personal protective equipment.
Excellent time-management skills and a demonstrated ability to meet deadlines.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and sometimes stressful environment.
Ability to work well with team members, management, and other departments.
Ability to perform correct lifting and team-lifting techniques.
Ability to work at heights and fill orders 0 to 35 feet above the ground.
Ability to work a flexible schedule across all shifts, holidays, and weekends.
Ability to accurately read, understand, and follow oral and written instructions.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience operating warehouse equipment such as a forklift, pallet jack, or cherry picker.
High school diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

Break down merchandise inside trailers and containers by unstacking and positioning it for removal.
Match packing lists to vendor labels and use RF scanners to maintain accurate inventory counts.
Identify merchandise by vendor label and apply the corresponding AFW label when directed by management.
Safely load and unload merchandise to and from pallets and skids.
Become certified to operate warehouse equipment.
After 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.
Keep the department, walking lanes, and nearby areas clean and professional.
Communicate and cooperate constructively with fellow associates.
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.