Warehouse Associate

Job Description

The Warehouse Associate is responsible for all phases of preparing the furniture for delivery or customer pickup. This entails unboxing, assembly, inspection and minor product adjustments. This associate will receive, ship and store products at times.

Key responsibilities:

• Prepare and unbox the product to La-Z-Boy specifications
• Assist in the loading and unloading of furniture and accessories on and off trucks, which includes operating power equipment on occasion
• Occasionally move up to 350lbs on a two-wheel dolly
• Review the product against the paperwork to check for order completeness and accuracy
• Assist in maintaining a clean and organized warehouse
• Receive all incoming products by opening and reviewingthe  contents for quantity and condition
• Understand internal control procedures for the process of receiving product against purchase orders and packing slips and actions to reconcile
• Warehouse associates will be responsible for scanning furniture when receiving, moving, or loading into the computer system. Receive returned furniture from the delivery trucks and place it in the correct location. Ensure that all products to be sent back tothe  vendor is properly packaged and all corresponding paperwork is attached
• Comply with all safety regulations established by the company

Minimal travel

Other duties as assigned on a day-to-day basis

Minimum Job Qualifications:

Any combination of training and experience that is equivalent to graduation from high school

Any experience in delivery, warehousing, receiving, issuing, packing, shipping and /or storage of goods preferred but not required

An understanding of the proper methods and procedures used in safe receiving, storing, requisitions, shipping and delivery. Basic knowledge of inventory procedures

Self-management to demonstrate self-control and the ability to manage time and priorities

Must be able and willing to work collaboratively and effectively with the team

Goal orientation: energetically focuses efforts on meeting a goal, mission or objective