Furniture Repair Associate

Job Overview

The Furniture Repair Associate will operate a stock picker to pull and put away merchandise, shrink wrap, and prepare repaired merchandise for stocking, and any other tasks that are requested by the management team.

Full-time, hourly position

Job Responsibilities & Duties

Typical duties include but are not limited to:

• Commitment to AFW's safety policies and procedures and ability to promote safety awareness.
• Prepare and wrap merchandise using packaging material.
• Operate material handling equipment to move products within the warehouse.
• Operate a radio frequency (RF) scanner.
• Correctly use a hand truck
• Inspect all power equipment and complete the Vehicle Inspection Report before operation.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Prior experience operating warehouse equipment preferred.
• Knowledge of the correct lifting/team lifting techniques.
• Ability to become certified in the operation of warehouse equipment.
• Ability to be trained on the correct use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Ability to read, understand, and follow oral and written instructions accurately.
• Ability to safely handle product from 0 to 35 feet above the ground.
• Ability to efficiently work independently of direct supervision.
• Able to have a flexible schedule and work all shifts, holidays, and weekends.
• Work as a team member by interacting and communicating with fellow associates in a cooperative, constructive manner.
• Training provided by AFW.

Job Requirements

• Prior experience operating warehouse equipment preferred.
• Knowledge of the correct lifting/team lifting techniques.
• Ability to become certified in the operation of warehouse equipment.
• Ability to be trained on the correct use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Ability to read, understand, and follow oral and written instructions accurately.
• Ability to safely handle product from 0 to 35 feet above the ground.
• Ability to efficiently work independently of direct supervision.
• Able to have a flexible schedule and work all shifts, holidays, and weekends.
• Work as a team member by interacting and communicating with fellow associates in a cooperative, constructive manner.

Compensation

• Starting at $17.50/hour and up - Dependent on experience
• At AFW we offer great perks: weekly pay, benefits package (medical, dental, vision) 401k matching, and more!

Physical Demands

• Capacity to maneuver in confined and at times congested areas.

• Capability to stand, walk, stoop, & bend for 8 hours or more daily.

• Lifting, gripping, bending, kneeling, stooping, and moving merchandise 8 hours or more daily.

• Continuous use of arms, hands, fingers, eyes, legs, and back.

• Ability to lift, lower, move, carry, push and pull all sizes of merchandise up to 100 lbs. and the skill to handle/manipulate merchandise up to 250 lbs. frequently.

• Able to work in various environments with different lighting, loud exterior noise, and flooring.

• Ability to work 0 to 35 feet above the ground.

Work Environment

• Fluorescent Lighting
• Concrete Flooring
• Climate affected by outside conditions
• Considerable exterior noise
• Extreme temperature fluctuations in the warehouse

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American Furniture Warehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V. Working Safely is a Condition of Employment at American Furniture Warehouse - an Affirmative Action Employer M/F/D/V.

A pre-employment drug screen, background and fit for duty exam check must be passed upon job offer.

Since 1975, our motto has been Under Promise and Over Deliver and this is exactly what we do on a daily basis! At AFW, we strongly believe in recognizing those who exemplify excellence, and reward them for contributing to our collective success. We strive to provide a great work environment for our employees and give them the knowledge and tools needed to provide our customers with an even greater buying experience. At American Furniture Warehouse We Do It Right the First Time!

Pay Grade A: $16.00-26.91