What are the responsibilities and job description for the Warehouse Associate position at Hooker Furnishings | Martinsville, VA, 24112?
The Company:
Hooker Furnishings Corporation (NASDAQ: HOFT) is currently recruiting Warehouse Associates to work in our Ridgeway, VA warehouse operations. Hooker Furnishings Corporation, in its 100th year of business, is a designer, marketer, and importer of case goods (wood and metal furniture), leather furniture, and fabric-upholstered furniture for residential, hospitality, and contract markets.
The Position:
We are looking for dependable individuals with strong attention to detail to join our warehouse team in Ridgeway, VA. This position will work in various warehouse areas based on business needs and will perform tasks related to receiving, storing, picking, and shipping furniture and materials.
This role requires the ability to work independently and safely while operating warehouse equipment and handling products.
Responsibilities include:
- Manually unloading furniture and materials from inbound trucks and containers
- Loading outbound trucks with products for customer shipments
- Operating a sit-down forklift to move and stage materials throughout the warehouse
- Using an RF scanner and warehouse management system to locate, scan, receive, and process inventory
- Verifying product quantities and condition during loading and unloading
- Picking and staging orders for shipment
- Receiving and putting away inventory in assigned warehouse locations
- Maintaining accurate inventory through scanning and proper documentation
- Keeping warehouse areas organized, clean, and safe
- Assisting in other warehouse functions as needed based on operational demands
Candidates that will be a great fit will:
- Enjoy fast-paced, hands-on work
- Be able to work on their feet for the entire shift
- Be comfortable manually unloading trucks and moving furniture products
- Have experience operating a sit-down forklift in a warehouse environment
- Have experience using RF scanners or warehouse inventory systems
- Possess strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Have a positive attitude and willingness to learn
- Be able to lift up to 50 lbs. regularly
Why should you apply?
- A company dedicated to fostering a welcoming and supportive workplace where all individuals are valued and respected
- Competitive compensation plans
- 8 paid holidays (Plus an additional 2 floating holidays).
- Paid vacation time.
- The ability to be a part of a Multinational, global organization with 14 locations.
- Career development focus including training opportunities and leadership development programs.
- Tuition reimbursement program.
- Emphasis on charitable giving and volunteering in our communities.
- Focus on ESG (Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance).
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision plans including a generous employer health saving account (HSA) contribution each plan year.
- Matching 401k employer contributions.
Shift: Monday – Friday, 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM