What are the responsibilities and job description for the Warehouse Associate position at American Freight Furniture & Mattress?
The Warehouse Associate position exists to ensure effective movement and management of inventory between the dock, sales floor, product repair, customer pickup and delivery. This role ensures the proper evaluation and shipping of merchandise and managing inventory flow. The Warehouse Associate is also responsible to unload trailers (Receiving). Individual contributor within a designated unit. Job Duties: Fills order requests, stage merchandise and load for timely shipments (Shipping).Evaluates products and moves to designated zones for processing (Receiving)Moves merchandise between dock, stockroom staging area, sales floor, customer pick-up or delivery, and removal of 'sold' merchandise from sales floorAudits and maintains accuracy of HFM (Hold for Merchandise) staging areaResponsible for the assembly merchandiseAssembles and disassembles fixtures for seasonal flexes or floor plan changesProcesses receipts and ensures inventories are controlled, monitored, and loggedCreates required documentation to log all shipments and deliveries to customersEnsures customer service through timely, attentive and friendly service during all customer pick-ups and inquiriesReports and responds to Store Management about unsafe and/or unethical conditionsDevelops "team" environment with the sales floor, providing timely movement of merchandise setting floor to presentation standardsProtects Company assets by following company policies and direction for customer pick-up proceduresPerforms daily housekeeping, including cleaning and straightening, etc.Miscellaneous duties as required, including as extra sales help as needed once cross trainedMoves merchandise between dock, sales floor, customer pick-up or delivery and removal of 'sold' merchandise from sales floor in a timely mannerMaintains safe/clean receiving areaAssists customers by delivering items to their car, assisting them in loading and securing of merchandise Requirements: Must be able to lift and move at least fifty (50) pounds in weight to maintain flow and replenishment of merchandise. American Freight is an equal opportunity employer. We respect diversity and accordingly are an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex, gender, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Our management is dedicated to ensuring the fulfillment of this policy with respect to hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, separation, recruitment, pay and other forms of compensation, access to facilities and programs, training and general treatment during employment. The Company maintains an internal complaint procedure to address any concerns regarding the hiring process.