Job Overview

As a Customer Pick Up Associate, you will help provide excellent customer service to our customers. Associates will load merchandise into vehicles for the customer in a safe and efficient manner, and any other tasks as asked by the AFW management team.

The ideal Customer Pick Up Associate develops strategies to improve customer service, adheres to quality expectations and standards, and has excellent attention to detail. If you are eager to help our customers and make a difference, then AFW is looking for you!

Job Responsibilities & Duties

Typical duties include but are not limited to:

Commitment to AFW’s safety policies and procedures and ability to promote safety awareness.
Greet customers promptly and professionally.
Wrap, load, and secure merchandise into the customer’s vehicle without damaging the merchandise or the vehicle.
Confirm that customer receives correct merchandise.
Inspect AFW rental vehicles and fill out the appropriate paperwork.
Uncrate and re-create merchandise for inspection when requested.
Identifying and reading reports, tickets, and UPC labels.
Operate material handling equipment to move products within the warehouse.
Efficiently work independently of direct supervision.
Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
Work as a team member by interacting and communicating with fellow associates in a cooperative, constructive manner.
Ensure department, walking lanes, and nearby areas are clean and professional.
Ensuring your safety and the safety of all others at all times.
Adhere to the AFW asset protection policies and identify and prevent fraud.
Abide by all company policies and procedures.
All other duties assigned by the Customer Pick Up Manager as directed.
All training provided by AFW.

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Job Requirements

Ability to become certified in the operation of warehouse equipment.
Ability to be trained on the correct use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
Able to have a flexible schedule and work all shifts, holidays, and weekends.
Have a strong independent work ethic.
Excellent organizational skill and the ability to demonstrate attention to detail, and accuracy.
Ability to read, understand and follow oral and written instructions accurately.
Sense of ownership and pride in your performance and its impact on AFW’s success
Ability to prioritize tasks when appropriate.
Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
Knowledge of the correct lifting/team lifting techniques, and the ability to perform the correct lifting/team lifting techniques.

Certificates & Licenses

None required. Prior experience operating warehouse equipment, such as forklift, pallet jack, and cherry picker helpful but not required.

Education & Experience

High school diploma or GED is preferred.; equivalent combination of education and experience accepted in lieu of diploma.

Compensation Package

Pay Rate: Starting at $17.50/hour and up - dependent on experience

3rd shift Premium - Additional $2.00/hr and Weekend Premium - Additional $2.00/hr

At AFW we offer great perks: weekly pay, benefits package (medical, dental, vision) and 401k matching!

Opportunity for Growth

As a Customer Load Out Associate, you are eligible to be a part of the Career Progression Program. This allows you the opportunity to increase your skills set within the department, earn a higher rate of pay, and take the steps to advance your AFW career.

Physical Demands

Requires the ability to maneuver in confined and at times congested areas.
Requires the ability to sit, stand, walk, stoop, & bend for 8 hours a day.
Requires constant use of arms, hands, fingers, eyes, legs, and back.
Ability to move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing 50-100lbs
Able to work shifts that are 8-12 hours long.
Ability to work 0 to 35 feet above the ground.
Able to work in various weather conditions. The physical environment requires the employee to work both inside and outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions.
Ability to work under fluorescent lighting and on concrete flooring.
Ability to work in climate affected by outside conditions and with considerable exterior noise.

Physical Work Environment

Fluorescent Lighting
Concrete Flooring
Climate affected by outside conditions
Considerable exterior noise
Extreme temperature fluctuations in the warehouse

If you want to know more about American Furniture Warehouse and what we do click on the link below!

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American Furniture Warehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V. Working Safely is a Condition of Employment at American Furniture Warehouse – an Affirmative Action Employer M/F/D/V.

A pre-employment drug screen, background and fit for duty exam check must be passed upon job offer.

Since 1975, our motto has been Under Promise and Over Deliver and this is exactly what we do on a daily basis! At AFW, we strongly believe in recognizing those who exemplify excellence, and reward them for contributing to our collective success. We strive to provide a great work environment for our employees and give them the knowledge and tools needed to provide our customers with an even greater buying experience. At American Furniture Warehouse We Do It Right the First Time!

Pay Grade A: $16.00-$26.91

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Warehouse Customer Pickup Associate