Receiving Associate Lead

The role of the Receiving Lead is to proactively plan, execute, and oversee all
 receiving and transfer operations of the Receiving Department in conjunction
 with the warehouse management team. The Receiving Lead will coach the Receiving
 Associates to safely and efficiently load outgoing merchandise onto trailers and
 containers and unload incoming merchandise from our vendors and other AFW
 facilities. The Receiving Lead will coach the Receiving Associates to practice
 team lifting, utilize hand trucks, and ensure all merchandise is tagged and
 inventoried correctly.  The Receiving Lead will also coordinate and work
 effectively with multiple departments to continuously improve processes,
 maximize efficiency and exceed customer service expectations

Starting at $ 20/hr

Job Requirements

* Excellent time management skills and attention to detail.
  
* Able to work all shifts all schedules, evenings, weekends and holidays.
  
* Commitment to AFW’s safety policies and procedures and ability to promote
    awareness.

Job Expectations:

* Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
  
* Appraises employee performance, communicates goals and expectations, provide
    honest feedback and coaches team members.
  
* Addresses complaints and resolves problems as needed.
  
* Proactively manage changes in operation of the Receiving Department.  
  
* Ability to conform to shifting priorities, demands and timelines and
    effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
  
* Positive attitude with strong inter-personal skills.
  
* Must be able to learn, understand, and apply new technologies.
  
* Ability to follow directions and work independently
  
* Time management and organizational skills
  
* Professional with good communication skills and customer service experience
  
* Professional Appearance
  
* Demonstrate high level of attention to detail and professionalism at all
    times.
  
* Possess excellent organizational skills.
  
* Excellent listening skills and the ability to work independently and with the
    warehouse management team

Physical Requirements:

* Lift, lower, push and pull all sizes of furniture up to and in excess of 100
    lbs.
  
* Coaching Receiving team members may require lifting, bending, kneeling,
    stooping and moving furniture.
  
* Prolonged periods of standing

Physical Work Environment:

* Fluorescent Lighting
  
* Concrete Flooring
  
* Climate effected by outside conditions
  
* Considerable exterior noise
  
* Extreme temperature fluctuations in warehouse

American Furniture Warehouse provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to
 all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color,
 religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.

 American Furniture Warehouse is a retailer of home furnishings, operating in
 Colorado, Arizona, and Texas. With more than 3200 employees, we pride ourselves
 on our ability to offer value and service to our customers.  When you join AFW
 you become part of a professional, customer service oriented company.
 AFW is seeking highly motivated, energetic, hardworking candidates to join our
 team.

AFW offers highly competitive pay and a full benefits package that includes
 401k, medical, dental, vision and a host of voluntary programs including life
 insurance, disability, all at affordable rates.