Warehouse, Material Handler
Listed on 2026-07-23
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Warehouse
Material Handler, Warehouse Associate, Distribution/ General Warehouse, Forklift Operator
Job Summary
The Warehouse Associate II will assist in the offloading, receiving, shipping, storage and distribution of products in a warehouse environment. Daily tasks involve bar‑code scan applications that record movement, receipt, and status changes to inventory. Timely and efficient completion of job duties are critical, as is safely operating industrial power equipment such as a forklift and cherry picker.
Responsibilities- Receive, transport and store inbound products from manufacturing facilities and suppliers; including physical lifting, movement by powered and manual lift, and material handling equipment.
- Accurately place and stack stock for storage in designated areas, recording the stock location into the proprietary inventory system.
- Fulfill orders by locating, transporting, offloading and scanning outbound product from storage areas to shipping lanes for distribution. Must match serialized product to orders and update the proprietary system.
- Perform inventory cycle counts daily, weekly or monthly as required to meet compliance.
- Perform other duties as required by management, including product preparation, reuse or recycling, 5S responsibilities, mandatory training and committee participation.
- Use heavy industrial power equipment and comply with fall protection protocols; the role requires lifting items up to 350 lbs.
- Maintain a clean and organized warehouse and comply with all safety regulations.
Performance of the tasks outlined is essential to the daily operation of the RDC. Meeting outbound task time frames is critical to meet commitments to customers, dealer partners, delivery providers, and shareholders. Accurate receipt and stocking of inbound product impacts inventory accuracy and order fulfillment.
Minimum Requirements- High School Diploma, GED or equivalent experience.
- Minimum one (1) year experience in delivery, warehousing, receiving, issuing, packing, shipping, and/or storage of goods.
- Forklift certification required; experience using a cherry picker is a plus.
- Basic computer skills for maintaining inventory logs and databases.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to move heavy items up to 350 lbs for several hours consecutively when pulling and putting away furniture.
- Basic knowledge of inventory procedures.
- Thorough understanding of safe receiving, storing, requisitions, shipping, and delivery procedures.
- Understanding of internal control procedures for receiving product against purchase orders and packing slips and actions to reconcile.
Often required to sit, repetitive hand motion, hear, listen, talk, stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, squat, balance, reach overhead, crawl, push and lift up to 350 lbs; sometimes required to climb stairs or ladders. Not required to shovel.
Weekly Hours40 hours per week.
Benefits for Employees (US)Medical, Vision, Dental, and Basic Life Insurance; available 401(k) retirement plan with company match up to 6%. Paid time off includes 9–11 paid holidays each year, two weeks prorated vacation as a new hire, and either personal time (non‑exempt only) or state‑mandated sick time.
Equal Opportunity EmployerAt La‑Z‑Boy Incorporated, we’re an equal‑opportunity employer. We understand that our employees’ diverse backgrounds, experiences, perspectives, and viewpoints add value. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. We are committed to fostering an environment in which all employees feel valued, included, and empowered to do their best work.
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