Overnight Furniture Assembling Associate I - Swansea MA - Full Time
Monday to Friday 11pm - 7:30 AM OVERNIGHTS
Salary Type
Hourly
Position Type
Full-Time/Regular
Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment while performing physical work? Cardi's Furniture & Mattresses is looking for an energetic, hard-working individual to work in their warehouse Assembling Department. This position is key to ensure Cardi's WOW customer satisfaction by ensuring furniture is assembled and prepped with the highest attention to quality and detail.
PAYS $18.00 Hourly
JOB SUMMARY
The primary purpose is to win each day by delivering extraordinary service and value to each customer. A Warehouse Furniture Assembling Associate is responsible for producing favorable outcomes for all customers, fellow team members, the company, and the communities we serve. This includes assembling and preparing merchandise for delivery to customers’ homes in a manner that meets company standards for safety, security, quality, and productivity.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
* Prepare and assemble product in accurate zones in the warehouse; utilize proper equipment and material-handling techniques to minimize product damage.
• Read truck delivery report.
• Look for special notations, such as “leave in factory packaging”, even exchanges, open goods, shop repairs and follow processing guidelines.
• Confirm merchandise was picked correctly, according to delivery paperwork. This is done by comparing the pick label attached to the box/package to the manufacturing label on the box/packaging and then, finally, to the delivery truck report.
• Unbox and unwrap product. Adhere to proper cutting techniques to ensure product is not damaged. Pull all staples and excess packaging.
• Examine merchandise for manufacturing defects and/or minor repairable damage, such as dents, nicks, crushed corners, missing finish, etc.
• Report manufacturing defects to manager and request replacements to be picked from existing inventory.
• Bring merchandise with minor concerns to appropriate person for repairs to be performed.
• Assemble merchandise for delivery, following all applicable manufacturer and company instructions. This entails putting drawer handles on, placing glass in curios and hutches, setting up beds, etc.
• Clean, dust, clean inside drawers and Windex all glass and mirrors.
• Place merchandise in appropriate cage as needed and assigned. Maintain the order of delivery stops as indicated on delivery report, i.e., first item on the line is going to be delivered last, etc.
• Double check that all product on the delivery print out is in the cage, assembled and prepped to go out.
• Remove and dispose of packing material in accordance with company’s procedures. Bring all cardboard and foam to designated recycling area in the warehouse.
* Assist in TV production by building props.
* Report promptly errors found to management and assist in resolving the errors.
* Provide feedback to management for possible improvements.
* Assist with training and development of other associates, including on-the-job training for new associates.
* Participate in training sessions, which will improve and reinforce own knowledge and skills.
* Attend Department/company meetings as required.
* Maintain a safe working environment by keeping racks, aisles, and work areas organized and clean and conduct walk-around safety checks.
* Adhere to company safety policy by conducting operations in a manner that promotes safety, such as using personal protective equipment (PPE) at all times required, operating cardboard and garbage compactor in a safe manner, un-boxing using a utility knife in a safe manner, adhering to safe lifting techniques, and following proper training for learned job hazards and ergonomic risk factors.
* Operate manual and mechanical equipment, such as dollies and/or hand trucks, in a safe and efficient manner to move or hoist product to proper area/location.
* Report promptly any machinery concerns to management.
* Provide total customer satisfaction through interaction, cooperation, and working with associates and managers in all departments. This includes translating with non-English speaking customers if able.
* Comply with all applicable company health, safety, and quality standards, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations.
* Report to management potential safety issues, hazards, or violations.
* Assist in maintaining security by reporting suspicious activity to management.
* Perform other functions as needed and required.
* Embrace change by supporting and championing organizational change initiatives.
* Model company image and culture through positive attitude, spirit of cooperation, appearance, and respect for company policies and procedures on every aspect of role functions.
MANAGEMENT/SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This position has no management/supervisory responsibilities.
Required Skills
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously. Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills. Good problem-solving skills. Ability to identify product by size, type, style, color, or product code. Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing. Solid reading skills – must be able to read orders/match orders to delivery reports and picking labels. Basic math skills and reasoning skills. Basic proficiency in computer operating systems. Certification of power-truck equipment. Ability to understand and execute instructions. General understanding of the warehouse and footprint. Basic carpentry skills.
Core Competencies
• Job Knowledge
• Work Quality / Work Quantity
• Customer Focus
• Initiative / Decision Making / Judgement
• Communication / Active Listening
• Accountability / Integrity
• Interpersonal Skills / Team Oriented / Collaboration
• Emotional Stability / Adaptability
• Emotional Intelligence
WORKING ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Work is performed in a warehouse environment, with some outdoor exposure during the workday. It is a very active job and while performing the essential duties and responsibilities of this job, the associate:
• Continuously stands, walks, bends, stoops, kneels, crouches, crawls, climbs, grips, lifts, pulls, pushes, and reaches above shoulder level throughout work shift.
• Uses regularly hands to finger, handle or feel or use power tools; reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear.
• Lifts/moves objects up to 110 pounds, unassisted, and lifts/moves objects up to 150 pounds, assisted.
• Withstands temperatures in a typical warehouse environment.
• Uses specific vision abilities such as close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Uses and operates standard warehouse equipment/machinery such as hand trucks and box cutters.
Required Experience
Required Experience
NO Experience required
Prior related experience and/or training preferred but not required.
Education/Certification/Licensure
High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred but not required.
Experience
Prior related experience and/or training preferred but not required.
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