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Job Overview

As a Staging Associate you will assist with arranging, constructing, painting, and deconstructing displays to provide an excellent visual presentation of merchandise for our customers. The Staging Associate will open, assemble, and inspect merchandise prior to physically placing it in the showroom. 

The Staging Associate will also tag merchandise with tags that explain the price, merchandise features, SKU, and any other information that help customers learn about our furniture. Additional duties could include operating a stock picker and pulling merchandise from the warehouse to the Staging Department and being responsible for all rugs on the show floor. The ideal Staging Associate adheres to quality expectations and standards, has excellent attention to detail, and excels in a team environment. 

The job consists of frequently moving, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, and placing objects weighing 50-100lbs.

Job Responsibilities & Duties

Typical duties include but are not limited to:

• Open, assemble, and inspect merchandise using hand and power tools.

• Tag and clean merchandise before placing it on show floor.

• Use inventory software to transfer product, changing status of product, etc. 

• Place product on show floor with the guidance of the Staging and Visual Design Managers.

• Account various items on show floor for inventory purposes.

• Ensure department, show floor, walking lanes, and nearby areas are clean and professional.

• Ensures the safety of oneself and the safety of all others.

• Abide by all company policies and procedures.

• All other duties assigned by the Staging Manager as directed.

If assisting in rugs area, typical duties include but are not limited to: 

• Keeping the rug quads on the show floor full due to rate of sale

• Pulling rugs from the warehouse

• Rotation of show floor rugs-continuous upkeep

• Proper pricing when rugs are damaged or returned.

• Upkeep on price updates and markdowns

• Upkeep on all signage for every rug on the show floor

• Communicating with designers about new and old inventory

• Physically laying rugs under sofa sets, bedroom sets, chairs etc. 

• Ability to learn furniture and accessories design and styles

This position has no supervisory responsibilities. 

Job Requirements

• Prior experience operating warehouse equipment, such as forklift, pallet jack and cherry picker - preferred but not required.

• Ability to become certified in the operation of warehouse equipment. 

• Ability to work a flexible schedule that meets the business needs, including evenings, weekends and holidays as business dictates.  

• Strong independent work ethic and creativity.

• Excellent organizational skill and the ability to demonstrate attention to detail, and accuracy.

• 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.

• Basic computer skills required

Certificates & Licenses

Design, equipment, and/or safety certifications/or licenses preferred. 

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 and up! - Dependent on Experience and Education

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

Physical Requirements

• 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.

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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!