Furniture Handler Trainee

Job DetailsJob Location: FORT MILL Corporate Site - FORT MILL, SC 29708FURNITURE HANDLER TRAINEE
AT A GLANCE:
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.
DAY IN THE LIFE AS THIS MEMORY MAKER:

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

MEMORY MAKER PERKS AND BENEFITS:

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

CULTURE SNAPSHOT:

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 do this because we know everyone that works for our Company has the power to make positive memories not only for our Guests, but also for their families, co-workers, and communities. 

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.

OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU:

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.QualificationsWHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED: 

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

WORKPLACE ENVIROMENT:

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.