Porter/Housekeeping - West Palm Beach Showroom

This position is responsible for moving the furniture in the showroom, preparing the merchandise and maintenance of the showroom. Maintenance includes but is not limited to assisting with cleaning and organizing the showroom including the prices and tune ups of the displays.

REQUIRED -As part of the application process, watch the following video link before applying: Porter  

Responsibilities:

• Move all furniture and accessories in the showroom.
• Load and unload merchandise into IST trucks or clients’ vehicles.
• Assemble the merchandise and ensure that it is up to standards to be displayed in the showroom.
• Help decorators with the lighting of furniture displays by following instructions as to where the spotlights should be lighting each piece.
• Pack up furniture and accessories leaving the showroom.
• Maintenance of the rug rack.
• Maintenance of the showroom exterior.
• Check that that the furniture is up to par with the security measures implemented in their designated area.
• Help the decorators and sales associates move heavy pieces.
• Cleaning and organizing the showrooms warehouse.
• Assist with the inventory audits when necessary.
• Maintenance of the furniture and keeping it free of damage.
• Responsible for the mirrors and frames wall in the showroom.
• Assist with the touch up of furniture, floors and walls when necessary.
• Filling out required documentation for the company and turning them in by designated deadlines.
• Report any damaged furniture or accessories in the showroom.
• Assist with company events by helping organize and cleaning up after.
• Travel to other stores due to business needs when necessary.
• Clean areas assigned by supervisor which includes bathrooms, boulevard entrance both indoor and outdoor, customer service office, sales associates’ stations, cafeterias and other assigned areas. Some of the cleaning responsibilities include: sweeping, moping, dusting and vacuuming. Should also be able to operate a forklift or use a ladder in order to clean items stored in hard-to-reach areas.
• Responsible for the tune up of assigned areas this includes maintaining the presentation of the furniture in good condition, in the showrooms for example: the beds need to be made, the pillows of the living room sets should be organized and checking that the furniture is being exhibited properly.

 Qualifications and Requirements

• An excellent attitude.
• Organized person.
• Team player with good personal relationships.
• Be personable but in a professional and organized manner.
• English and Spanish preferred
• Basic mathematical skills

Physical Demands

This position requires standing and walking for long periods of time. May carry pieces that weigh more than 75 pounds. Will use ladders or operate a forklift for hard-to-reach objects.

Personal Protective Equipment        

• Steel toe shoes
• Back Support Belt
• Other protective equipment as required

Work Environment

• Storefront and warehouse.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER  

El Dorado Furniture is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran or marital status, genetic information, citizenship, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status entitled to protection under federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws. DFWP. No questions on this Application are intended to secure information to be used for impermissible purposes. El Dorado Furniture is committed to complying with the Americans With Disabilities Act, as amended, and to providing reasonable accommodations to enable qualified applicants with disabilities to have equal opportunity to apply for job openings. Any applicant requiring assistance with our online application process or who needs to be accommodated due to a disability should contact Human Resources for assistance or request assistance from the location where you are applying. You may contact our Human Resources Recruiter at the following phone number 305-624-9700; dial “O” for the operator.   

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