Warehouse Team Member - Ashley Furniture Industries, Inc. : Job Details

Warehouse Team Members Grow your Distribution Center career with a team of industry leaders that are rich with innovation and have a winning attitude. With the combination of advanced manufacturing and warehousing at Ashley, you'll develop a diverse set of skills and learn what it takes to be the #1 Manufacturer of Furniture.

• • Lifting: you must be able to lift and carry objects up to 100 pounds and manipulate up to 250 pounds occasionally. (Think of lifting couches throughout the day.)
  • Pushing and pulling: You will frequently transport loads of up to 100 pounds and occasionally manipulate up to 250 pounds.
  • You will manipulate products by hand from a primary location to a cart, pallet, or plate.
  • Move materials within the Distribution Center as needed.
  • Operate Powered Industrial Vehicles in a safe and appropriate manner.
  • You will always make safety for yourself and your co-workers a top priority.
  • Must be comfortable working at heights while utilizing equipment such as a cherry picker.
  Responsibilities:
  • Perform safety check of Powered Industrial Vehicle (PIV) prior to operation.
  • Operate PIVs in a save and appropriate manner.
  • Change vehicle batteries at assigned battery station.
  • Use scanning equipment to locate product in Distribution Center and ensure accurate inventory of goods.
  • Hand-manipulate product from primary location to cart, pallet or plate.
  • Pick orders and prepare goods for shipment.
  • Manipulate product in a safe and effective manner using proper handling SOP.
  • Move materials within the Distribution Center.
  • Ensure the completeness and correctness of all orders filled.
  • Ensure accuracy of load by verifying quantity with computer inquire screens.
  • Inform supervisor of needed backorders of product, scanning problems or product out of sequence.
  • Inform supervisor of damaged product
  • Perform a trailer audit (verify trailer number, cleanliness, condition) prior to loading and inform supervisor of any deficiencies.
  • Participate in team meetings and activities
  • Attend all scheduled training sessions.
  • Assist with the training of other employees.
  • Perform all other duties as assigned by supervisor.
  • Suggest improvements on process inputs.
  • Perform the job satisfactorily at a sustained level of productivity.
  • Follow all OSHA and company established safety rules and procedures.
  • Must comply with attendance policies and procedures.
  • Follow all standard operating procedures will working at assigned positions.
  • Work effectively and communicate and relate well with others. Maintain effective and constructive working relationships.
  • Demonstrate the Company's Core and Growth Values in performance of all job functions
  • Essential functions and responsibilities will also include following Supervisor directions and the additional requirements of the various jobs assigned.
  Who We Are At Ashley, we're more than a business...we're family. As the largest manufacturer of home furnishings in the world, we know what it takes to build incredible furniture and future leaders. We're problem solvers with the grit to persevere during challenging times and innovators who won't coast when times are good. We create solutions, not excuses. And never settle for status quo. It's the reason we're always searching for better ways to delivering an exceptional customer experience. That's why Ashley Furniture is #1 in our industry. Ready to grow? You've come to the right place. Ashley Furniture has a Growth Mindset, and once you join our team, you'll learn from the best in the business. Apply today and find your home at Ashley! Compensation: This position pays an hourly rate of $18.00 - $22.00 plus shift differential increases. Shift Differentials: 2nd Shift $1.00 Added to Base Weekend $1.00 Added to Base for Premium (Must Work the Saturday or Sunday) Profit sharing is available to eligible employees; this discretionary program is dependent on the profitability of the company. Benefits: When you join our family, you are eligible to participate in our comprehensive benefits programs which includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life/Disability, Flexible Spending Accounts, 401(k), Paid Holidays, up to 40 hours of paid vacation accrual and 40 hours of California Paid Sick Leave. Benefits may vary based on position and location, so we encourage you to speak with the recruiting team during the interview process. Our Core Values Honesty & Integrity Passion, Drive, Discipline Continuous Improvement/Operational Excellence Dirty Fingernail Growth Focused To learn more about Ashley Furniture, our community engagement programs, environmental stewardship, and our core values, please visit our Corporate Social Responsibility information page: Corporate Social Responsibility