Furniture Handler Trainee

Furniture Handler Trainee

Spartan Ridge Distribution Center - Spartanburg, SC 29301

Description

Furniture Handler Trainee

At a Glance:

Broad River Retail is currently seeking for a Furniture Handler to join our Operations Team. The position is responsible for unloading and loading furniture, scanning products into our distribution center's inventory control system, and assessing merchandise for damages to ensure excellent product quality before being delivered to the customer.

Day in the Life as This Memory Maker:

• Loads & unloads trucks at the warehouse loading dock without damaging products
• Unload furniture manually or with hand trucks
• Identify and communicate any physical damages
• Sort unloaded items on to carts by size, type, or product code
• Use RF scanner to systemically receive inventory
• Maintain building, grounds, and equipment cleanliness
• Exhibit personal excellence by accepting cross-training opportunities
• Maintain personal and facility safety by following all material handling and warehouse safety guidelines
• Operating recycling machinery
• Sorting and processing dunnage
• Follow company attendance policy
• All other duties as assigned

Memory Maker Perks and Benefits:

• Hourly rate based on factors such as shift and location. Paid weekly
• This position operates on a contract-to-hire basis
• Guaranteed hourly raise at time of conversion
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options after conversion
• Paid time off and 401K matching contribution after conversion
• Employee discount (40%) at BRR locations after conversion
• Internal opportunities for career growth and advancement

Culture Snapshot:

Broad River Retail is an organization of integrity, diversity and culture working together for the purpose of 'Furnishing Life's Best Memories'. At Broad River, we call all our employees 'Memory Makers.' We do this because we know everyone that works for our Company has the power to make positive memories not only for our Guests, but also for their families, co-workers, and communities.

We take pride in training and developing our teams so that they can provide a premier customer experience to every guest. Our Memory Makers are the driving force that has led us to being the largest and fastest growing Ashley Furniture licensee in the U.S. and landing us on the Top Places to Work list two years in a row in our industry.

Our Commitment to You:

Broad River Retail is committed to creating a place where everyone feels respected, valued, and able to reach their full potential. Regardless of race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, disability, or if you're parenting the next generation of Memory Makers, we firmly believe our work is at its best when everyone feels free to be their most authentic self.

Qualifications

What You'll Need to Succeed:

• Manual dexterity and capacity to maneuver furniture
• Ability to listen to and follow directions and instructions
• Ability to lift 75lbs repeatedly throughout the shift
• Physical labor mindset
• Customer service mindset
• Oral communication and listening skills
• Ability to work well with a team
• Adaptability for changes in the work environment

Workplace Environment:

• Regularly required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, or crouch on concrete flooring
• Must be able to routinely lift or move objects up to 75 pounds alone and team lift objects over 75 pounds
• Working in a non-climate-controlled warehouse setting, with some outdoor exposure during the workday

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), reasonable accommodations may be made to empower individuals with disabilities to undertake the essential duties and responsibilities of the position.