Warehouse Associate - $20/hr +3 weeks of vacation

Department: Warehouse

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Richmond

Reporting To: Trae Brunson

Compensation: $20.00 / hour

Description

Hi there, we’re Article. 👋 Since 2013, we've been creating remarkably better furniture experiences one sofa at a time. As a Warehouse Associate, you will unload containers of boxed furniture, organize the warehouse and stage outgoing orders for home delivery partners. 
Why Article?
Schedule:  
Monday - Friday ( 1st shift 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM) 40 hours a week
Monday- Friday (2nd shift 12:00 PM - 8:30 PM) 40 hours a week
Location: 1631 Ashton Park Drive, Colonial Heights, VA 23834

• $19/HR
• 29 paid days off between vacation, wellness, and holiday (details below)
• Generous medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family
• Paid paternity/maternity leave
• 45% discount on all Article furniture
• 4% 401K matched contribution 
• Paid uniforms & safety boots

We walk the walk when it comes to Win Together, your teammates and managers have your back and create a safe workplace of respect, fairness, and fun. 

What You'll Do

• Picking and packing pre-boxed furniture
• Unloading inbound containers/ trucks
• Moving stock around the warehouse
• Processes returned items, cleaning or otherwise preparing them to be returned to stock
• During peak periods, assist with customer delivers to homes and businesses
• Promote a safe and clean environment across the facility 
• Complete duties as required

Requirements

Our ideal candidate will be fun, a fast learner, able to follow instructions, and reliable and accountable.

• 6+ months of warehouse experience 
• Able to lift/maneuver up to 100 lbs. of merchandise by yourself
• Able to lift/maneuver heavy items (±300 lbs.) with a team member (team lift) and/or proper lifting equipment
• Speak and read English
• Able to stand up during most of the shift
• You put the team first - we win together
• You’re a fast learner, and able to follow instructions
• Reliable and accountable
• Able to use computers, handheld scanners, and other technology devices
• Capable of working safely at all times
• Reliable transportation to and from work
• Legally able to work in the United States
• Completion of:
  • Pre-employment Drug & Alcohol test (THC not tested)
  • Criminal background check
• Article participates in E-Verify

Benefits

The fine print:

• Benefits-eligible 
  • Medical, Dental, & Vision
  • Life Insurance
  • Disability insurance 
• Vacation, Holidays & Sick/Wellness Days 
  • 48 hours Sick/wellness (6 days, accrued annually)
  • 8 paid holidays + 1 Inclusion & Diversity day
  • 120 hours (3 weeks) paid vacation (accrued annually)
• Other Benefits/Perks
  • 4% 401K matched contribution 
  • Paid maternity and parental leave
  • 45% Employee discount + 15 % family & friends discount