Warehouse Receiving Associate, 6 AM Shift
$33,280–$61,797 year
On-siteEnglewood, Colorado, United States
Job Summary
Break down merchandise inside trailers, match packing lists to vendor labels using RF scanners, and apply AFW labels to ensure accurate inventory counts. Safely load and unload pallets and skids while operating certified equipment such as forklifts, reach trucks, and pallet jacks. Adhere to strict safety policies, including Lock Out Tag Out procedures and correct lifting techniques, while maintaining clean department areas. Work in a high-paced environment with the ability to lift up to 100 lbs frequently and operate at heights up to 35 feet. This full-time 6 AM shift role offers opportunities to advance to Associate II and III levels with additional training and responsibilities.
Required Qualifications
- Must be 18 years or older
- Ability to lift, lower, move, carry, push and pull all sizes of merchandise up to 100 lbs
- Skill to handle/manipulate merchandise up to 250 lbs frequently
- Capability to stand, walk, stoop, & bend for 8 hours or more daily
- Lifting, gripping, bending, kneeling, stooping, and moving merchandise 8 hours or more daily
- Continuous use of arms, hands, fingers, eyes, legs, and back
- Ability to lift, lower, move, carry, push and pull all sizes of merchandise up to 100 lbs and the skill to handle/manipulate merchandise up to 250 lbs frequently
- Able to work 0 to 35 feet above the ground
- Ability to work in variable environments with different lighting, loud exterior noise, and flooring
- Fluorescent Lighting
- Concrete Flooring
- Climate affected by outside conditions
- Considerable exterior noise
- Extreme temperature fluctuations in the warehouse
- Ability to work all shifts, holidays, and weekends
- Ability to read, understand and follow oral and written instructions accurately
- Capability to perform the correct lifting/team lifting techniques
- Ability to have a flexible schedule and work all shifts, holidays, and weekends
- You have to work at heights! You will fill orders 0 to 35 feet above the ground
- A pre-employment drug screen, background and fit for duty exam check must be passed upon job offer
- Working Safely is a Condition of Employment at American Furniture Warehouse
- Commitment to AFW's safety policies and procedures
- Promotes awareness of safety
- Owns personal safety and the safety of all others at all times
- Possesses the ability to become certified on various warehouse equipment
- Ability to become certified in the operation of warehouse equipment
- Ability to be trained on the correct use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
- Capability to maneuver in confined and at times congested areas
- Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment
- Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
- Ability to work well with team members, management, and other departments
- Works as a team member by interacting and communicating with fellow associates in a cooperative, constructive manner
- Ability to become certified on various warehouse equipment
- Appropriately and safely uses and operates the following after AFW certification and training: trailer chocks, forklift, reach truck, pallet jack, hand truck, load hoggs, dock plates and more
- Lock Out Tag Out (L.O.T.O) equipment as needed
- Completes all tasks with correct lifting and team lifting techniques
- Ensures department, walking lanes, and nearby areas are clean and professional
Desired Qualifications
- Previous experience operating warehouse equipment, such as forklift, pallet jack, and cherry picker preferred - but not required
- High school diploma or GED is preferred
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