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AFW is looking for multiple Warehouse Associates, from receiving associates, general warehouse associates, and customer load out associates in Firestone, CO.

Job Overview

Customer load out associates pick and pull merchandise, load and unload merchandise to and from other AFW facilities, load out customers in a safe and efficient manner, and any other task as asked by the AFW management team.

Receiving associates will help ensure AFW products are safely received from the truck shipment to the warehouse before making its way to our customer's homes.

Employees are responsible for safely and efficiently loading, unloading, identifying, and tagging merchandise. If you are eager to help our customers and make a difference, then AFW is looking for you!

Compensation

Starting pay: $18.50 and up depending on experience and position

• Weekend Premium - Additional $2.00/hr, 3rd shift Premium - Additional $2.00/hr, and Mid-shift Premium - Additional $1.00/hr
• At AFW we offer great perks: weekly pay, benefits package (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, 401k matching, and more!
• Order Puller: Starting at $18.50
• Customer Loadout Associate: starting at $17.50
• Receiving Associates: $18.00 (.50 more can be earned if cross trained in Order Pulling)

Job Requirements

• Adhere to the AFW asset protection policies and identify and prevent fraud.
• Prior experience operating warehouse equipment, such as forklift, pallet jack, and cherry picker preferred but not required.
• Knowledge of the correct lifting/team lifting techniques, and the ability to perform the correct lifting/team lifting techniques.
• Ability to work 0 to 35 feet above the ground.
• Ability to become certified in the operation of warehouse equipment.
• Ability to be trained on the correct use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Ability to operate a forklift and order picker for pulling and putting away stock, order processing, loading, and unloading trailers.

Job Expectations

• Commitment to AFW's safety policies and procedures and ability to promote safety awareness.
• Greet customers promptly and professionally.
• Able to break down merchandise inside trailers/containers - unstack and position merchandise for removal from trailers/containers.
• Wrap, load, and secure merchandise into the customer's vehicle without damaging the merchandise or the vehicle.
• Able to confirm that customer receives correct merchandise.
• Able to 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.
• Ability to read, understand and follow oral and written instructions accurately.
• Operate material handling equipment to move products within the warehouse.
• Able to operate a radio frequency (RF) scanner.
• Able to correctly use a hand truck.
• Able to safely handle product from 0 to 35 feet above the ground.
• Able to safely transfer products to and from pallets.
• Inspect all power equipment and complete the Vehicle Inspection Report before operation.
• Ability to efficiently work independently of direct supervision.
• Able to have a flexible schedule and work all shifts, holidays, and weekends.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Work as a team member by interacting and communicating with fellow associates in a cooperative, constructive manner.
• All other duties assigned by Manager
• All training provided by AFW

Physical Requirements

• Requires the ability to maneuver in confined and at times congested areas.
• Requires the ability to stand, walk, stoop, & bend for 8 hours or more daily.
• Requires constant use of arms, hands, fingers, eyes, legs, and back.
• Requires lift, lower, push and pull all sizes of merchandise up to 100 lbs. frequently and ability to handle/manipulate up to 250 lbs. frequently.
• Requires lifting, griping, bending, kneeling, stooping, and moving merchandise 8 hours or more daily.
• Ability to work 0 to 35 feet above the ground.

Physical Work Environment

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

Location: 10550 Jake Jabs Blvd, Firestone, CO 80504

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

https://youtu.be/QjaYn_sn_AM

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!