What are the responsibilities and job description for the Day Lift Operator position at Havertys Furniture?
Req ID: 17817
Date: Apr 24, 2026
Location:
Colonial Heights, VA, USA
Company: Haverty Furniture Companies, Inc
Job Description
We’re looking for bright, energetic individuals to join our Distribution Team as a Day Lift Operator. Advance your career with Havertys, the most established Furniture Retailer in the industry. Your onsite, hands-on training begins on your first day, where you’ll learn Havertys standards for handling quality Home Goods. You’ll thrive in our team environment where our focus is always superior Customer Service, Integrity, Quality, and Teamwork.
Pay: $17.25 to $24.25 based on experience
Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:00 AM to completion
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Qualifications:
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. He/she will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties upon the request of his superior.
Havertys is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Havertys does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law.
Nearest Major Market: Richmond
Job Segment: Warehouse, Equipment Operator, Manufacturing
Date: Apr 24, 2026
Location:
Colonial Heights, VA, USA
Company: Haverty Furniture Companies, Inc
Job Description
We’re looking for bright, energetic individuals to join our Distribution Team as a Day Lift Operator. Advance your career with Havertys, the most established Furniture Retailer in the industry. Your onsite, hands-on training begins on your first day, where you’ll learn Havertys standards for handling quality Home Goods. You’ll thrive in our team environment where our focus is always superior Customer Service, Integrity, Quality, and Teamwork.
Pay: $17.25 to $24.25 based on experience
Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:00 AM to completion
This Is Your Opportunity To
- Stock racks with incoming merchandise and pull merchandise off racks for scheduled deliveries and customer pick-ups.
- Perform daily inspection and safe operation of lift.
- Lift and move merchandise between staging areas and warehouse racks.
- Ensure all merchandise is tagged correctly.
- Perform inventory reconciliation counting as needed.
- May debox/unwrap furniture and inspect for defects and damages.
- Observe all safety policies and regulations.
- Perform building maintenance functions as needed.
- Maintain a clean and clear work environment, free from trip hazards.
- Salary $17.25 to $24.25 based on experience
- Get Paid Daily. Team members now have the flexibility to Draw Pay between pay cycles.
- Paid comprehensive training.
- Flexibility to draw pay between pay cycles with our Daily Pay Program.
- 401K program with a company match of 4%.
- Generous benefits package with premier medical, dental, and vision partners.
- Paid time-off includes vacation, sick time, personal days, company holidays.
- Ability to advance within the company if desired.
- Opportunities to give back to the community.
- Substantial associate discount on our quality merchandise.
- Bonus program for Team Member Referrals.
- Educational financial assistance.
- Complimentary health and wellness program.
Qualifications:
- Previous experience in a receiving or warehouse environment preferred.
- Familiarity with warehouse management systems and inventory control procedures.
- Ability to operate mechanical equipment such as a cherry picker or clamp truck and get certified (company paid).
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy in verifying shipments.
- Excellent organizational skills to maintain an orderly receiving area.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines.
- Heavy lifting required up to 150 lbs.
- Must comply with Havertys safety requirements.
- Good communication skills.
- Ability to perform heavy lifting throughout shift.
- Team Player.
- Ability to pass criminal background check, lifting assessment, and drug test including testing for THC.
- Must complete and understand all company-sponsored safety programs.
- Warehouse setting: must wear proper Havertys-provided uniforms, steel-toed work boots/shoes required, safety gear when applicable.
- Monday – Friday, 7am to completion.
- Must successfully complete a physical assessment to be considered for the position.
- You must be able to stand for extended periods and operate various equipment, such as cherry pickers and clamp trucks. Responsibilities include moving furniture to/from racks and loading/unloading trucks.
- The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be considered to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. He/she will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties upon the request of his superior.
Havertys is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Havertys does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law.
Nearest Major Market: Richmond
Job Segment: Warehouse, Equipment Operator, Manufacturing
Salary : $17 - $24