Equipment Operator at Rooms To Go, Dallas-Fort Worth

Rooms To Go, one of the largest and fastest-growing furniture retailers in the US, is hiring a full-time Equipment Operator I at its Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex location. With 9,500 employees and 250+ stores nationwide, this 30-year-old, financially stable company continues to expand — creating real opportunities for team members to grow their careers alongside it.

In this role, you'll be responsible for the safe movement of inventory from the receiving process through to shipping. Daily tasks include:

• Consolidating, straightening, and safely moving inventory throughout the warehouse
• Operating a Tugger and other equipment to consolidate, straighten, and clean racks as directed
• Adhering to operational policies and procedures to keep everything running smoothly

To thrive here, you'll need to meet a few key requirements:

• Be at least 18 years of age
• Experience with heavy equipment operation
• Ability to repeatedly lift up to 50 lbs
• Willingness to submit to a drug test and background investigation
• Capacity to bend, stand, and walk for prolonged periods
• Able to follow directions and work safely in a team-oriented, fast-paced environment
• Comfort working in a non-air-conditioned environment

Starting pay is $17.50 per hour
, with an additional $50 weekly bonus available for working certain shifts based on location. Beyond that, you'll have access to a solid benefits package:

• Weekly payroll and incentives
• Medical, dental, vision, and paid time off
• Individual medical benefits starting as low as $10 per week
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Onsite health clinic and employee gym
• Employee referral program and annual Thanksgiving turkey giveaway
• Discounts on Rooms To Go furniture purchases

To stand out when applying for warehouse equipment roles in the furniture retail industry, here are some targeted tips:

• Highlight equipment certifications: If you have experience operating Tuggers, forklifts, or pallet jacks, make that prominent on your resume. Even informal experience matters.
• Emphasize physical readiness: Mention your ability to handle repetitive lifting (50 lbs) and prolonged standing. If you've worked in non-climate-controlled warehouses before, note that too — it shows you understand the environment.
• Showcase safety awareness: In furniture logistics, damaged inventory costs money. Reference any track record of accident-free operation or safety training you’ve completed.
• Platform awareness: Beyond this listing on Linked In, similar warehouse operator roles are frequently posted online. Setting up job alerts with keywords like "Tugger operator" or "warehouse equipment operator" can help you track openings in this space.

Rooms To Go is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. If you're ready to roll up your sleeves and build something real, this could be your next great move.