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Showroom Execution Team - Furniture Handler

CULTURE SNAPSHOT:

Broad River Retail is a privately held organization where we believe that purpose begins with identity. Our employees are known as Memory Makers because every person in our company has the power to create meaningful, lasting moments not only for our Guests, but for fellow Memory Makers, our partners, families, and the communities we serve. Together we live out our purpose: Furnishing Life's Best Memories.

Our team is guided by five core values: integrity, personal excellence, customer satisfaction, collaboration, and innovation. These values shape how we work, how we lead, and how we serve our Guests every day.

Our vision is to be the premier Ashley Store operator, and our mission is to be an excellent home furnishings retailer. Because of the dedication of our Memory Makers, Broad River Retail has grown to become the largest and fastest growing Ashley licensee in the U.S., was named National Home Furnishings Retailers of the Year in 2024, and has earned a place on our industry's Best Places to Work list three years in a row.

AT A GLANCE:

Broad River Retail is currently seeking aFurniture Handler Specialist to join our new IQ OPS Team operating out of our Fort Mill DC Location.This well-organized team will partner with DC and Retail Operations and be customer-facing.This team will support our surrounding retail locations with inventory transfers, receiving of inventory, loading and unloading of furniture, furniture prep and assembly in addition to floor moves and repackaging of sold product.

DAY IN THE LIFE AS A MEMORY MAKER:

• Loads & unloads trucks at warehouse and retail locations manually or with hand trucks without damaging products.
• Identify and communicate any physical damage to IQ Ops Professional
• Use barcode scanner to systemically receive inventory.
• Assemble items for showroom display
• Disassemble and/or wrap sold product for customer pick up or transfer.
• Maintain buildings, grounds, tools and equipment as an area of pride.
• Exhibit personal excellence by accepting cross-training opportunities with a desire to Furnish Life's best Memories for our internal and external customers.
• Maintain personal and facility safety by following all material handling and safety guidelines.
• Operating recycling machinery.
• Sorting and processing dunnage.
• Follow company attendance policy

MEMORY MAKER PERKS & BENEFITS:

• This position is contract-to-hire
• You will receive benefits after 60 days of employment such as Medical, Dental, and Vision with our 3rd party agency
• Hourly Rate of $16-18/hr based on experience. Paid weekly
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options available upon conversion to BRR
• You will receive 8 Vacation days in the first year, up to 12 days after the 4th year. You will receive 5 Wellness days and 3 Paid Holidays. You will also be eligible for Washington Paid Sick Leave upon conversion to BRR
• 401K matching contribution up to 4% upon conversion to BRR
• You may be eligible to participate in the profit-sharing bonus program upon conversion to BRR
• Employee discount (40%) at BRR locations upon conversion to BRR
• Internal Opportunities for career growth and advancement

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, other legally protected characteristics, 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.

WHAT 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 and Customer service mindset
• Oral communication and listening skills
• Ability to work well with a team
• Adaptability for changes in the work environment

WORKPLACE ENVIRONMENT:

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
• Work in a non-climate-controlled warehouse setting, with some outdoor exposure during the workday

Subject to applicable law, reasonable accommodations may be made to empower the undertaking of essential duties of the position for those with: (i) a physical or mental disability; (ii) sincerely held religious beliefs and practices; (iii) needs as a victim of domestic violence, sex offenses, hate crime, or stalking; (iv) needs related to pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions; and/or (v) any other reason required by applicable law