Furniture Handler Trainee

Furniture Handler Trainee

Broad River Retail is currently seeking for a Furniture Handler to join our Operations Team. The position is responsible for unloading and loading furniture, scanning products into our distribution center's inventory control system, and assessing merchandise for damages to ensure excellent product quality before being delivered to the customer.

Loads & unloads trucks at the warehouse loading dock without damaging products

Unload furniture manually or with hand trucks

Identify and communicate any physical damages

Sort unloaded items on to carts by size, type, or product code

Use RF scanner to systemically receive inventory

Maintain building, grounds, and equipment cleanliness

Exhibit personal excellence by accepting cross-training opportunities

Maintain personal and facility safety by following all material handling and warehouse safety guidelines

Operating recycling machinery

Sorting and processing dunnage

Follow company attendance policy

All other duties as assigned

Hourly Rate based on factors such as shift and location. Paid Weekly

This position operates on a contract-to-hire basis

Guaranteed Hourly Raise at time of Conversion

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options after conversion

Paid time off and 401K matching contribution after conversion

Employee discount (40%) at BRR locations after conversion

Internal Opportunities for career growth and advancement

Broad River Retail is an organization of integrity, diversity and culture working together for the purpose of 'Furnishing Life's Best Memories'. At Broad River, we call all our employees "Memory Makers."

We take pride in training and developing our teams so that they can provide a premier customer experience to every guest. Our Memory Makers are the driving force that has led us to being the largest and fastest growing Ashley Furniture licensee in the U.S. and landing us on the Top Places to Work list two years in a row in our industry.

Broad River Retail is committed to creating a place where everyone feels respected, valued, and able to reach their full potential. Regardless of race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, disability, or if you're parenting the next generation of Memory Makers, we firmly believe our work is at its best when everyone feels free to be their most authentic self.

Manual dexterity and capacity to maneuver furniture

Ability to listen to and follow directions and instructions

Ability to lift 75lbs repeatedly throughout the shift

Physical labor mindset

Customer Service mindset

Oral communication and listening skills

Ability to work well with a team

Adaptability for changes in the work environment

While performing the duties of this job the employee is:

Regularly required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, or crouch on concrete flooring

Must be able to routinely lift or move objects up to 75 pounds alone and team lift objects over 75 pounds

Working in a non-climate-controlled warehouse setting, with some outdoor exposure during the workday

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), reasonable accommodations may be made to empower individuals with disabilities to undertake the essential duties and responsibilities of the position.