Warehouse Receiving Associate 6 AM

American Furniture Warehouse•Englewood, CO

9d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Receiving Associate, you help ensure AFW products are safely received from truck shipments into the warehouse before they are delivered to customers. You are responsible for safely and efficiently loading, unloading, identifying, and tagging merchandise. The role involves maintaining accurate inventory, meeting quality expectations, and supporting safe, orderly warehouse operations. Training is provided, and employees may advance to Receiving Associate II or III. This is a full-time, hourly position on the 6 AM shift with no supervisory responsibilities. Other duties may be assigned by a supervisor.

Requirements

Must be 18 years or older.
Ability to become certified in warehouse equipment operation.
Ability to be trained in the correct use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
Excellent time-management skills and a demonstrated 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 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, including all shifts, holidays, and weekends.
Ability to read, understand, and accurately follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to maneuver in confined and sometimes congested areas.
Ability to stand, walk, stoop, and bend for 8 hours or more daily.
Ability to lift, lower, move, carry, push, and pull merchandise up to 100 lbs., and handle or manipulate merchandise up to 250 lbs. frequently.
Ability to work in variable environments with different lighting, loud exterior noise, and different flooring.
Must pass a pre-employment drug screen, background check, and fit-for-duty exam upon job offer.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Break down merchandise inside trailers and containers by unstacking and positioning items for removal.
Match packing lists to vendor labels and use RF scanners to ensure accurate inventory counts.
Identify merchandise by vendor label and apply matching AFW labels when directed by management.
Safely load and unload merchandise to and from pallets and skids.
Become certified on warehouse equipment and, after certification and training, safely operate 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 individual and team lifting techniques.
Keep the department, walking lanes, and nearby areas clean and professional.
Work cooperatively and 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.