What are the responsibilities and job description for the Garage Assistant/Truck Washer position at American Furniture Warehouse?
AFW takes pride in ensuring all AFW vehicles and property are maintained and cleaned for our employees and customers. AFW is looking for a Garage Assistant who can clean all AFW vehicles, trailers, fuel islands, curbs, sidewalks, stairways, man doors, and any other type of equipment or property as asked by the AFW management team. The Garage Assistant will operate a power sprayer and safely mix and use AFW approved chemicals to perform all cleaning duties. This individual will also assist with any other tasks as assigned by the AFW management team.
Starting pay at $16 / hr. We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages to all our Team Members.
Job Requirements
Knowledge of personal protective equipment (PPE) and the ability to safely use personal protective equipment (PPE).
Clean Motor Vehicle Record with 2 or less moving violations within the past 3 years.
Ability to safely handle and mix AFW approved cleaning chemicals.
Ability to efficiently work independently of direct supervision.
Safely operate an industrial power washer and company vehicles.
Coordinate and work effectively with multiple departments to continuously improve processes, maximize efficiency and exceed expectations.
Job Expectations
Commitment to AFW’s safety policies and procedures and the ability to promote safety awareness.
Power wash AFW property including but not limited to curbs, sidewalks, stairways, man doors, and dock doors.
Drive and operate the vehicle under 15 mph in and around the warehouse, storage lot, and staging area.
Power wash our truck fleet by hand washing and power washing
Clean and maintain the fuel island, diesel exhaust fluid tank (DEF Tank), and any other equipment and or property as requested by the AFW management team.
Maintain high levels of safety, quality, and housekeeping while achieving productivity standards established.
Inspect the fleet and report any possible damage or vehicles needing maintenance to the AFW management team.
Initiative to work in a physically demanding, fast-paced environment for an extended period of time.
Able to communicate effectively with team members and supervisors.
Positive attitude with strong interpersonal skills.
Ability to work required shift, which includes but not limited to evenings, weekends, holidays and attendance to all mandatory meetings.
Physical Requirements
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.
The Garage Assistant position may require the ability to lift, lower, push and pull all sizes of truck washing equipment up to 100 lbs. frequently and ability to handle / manipulate up to 250 lbs. frequently.
Physical Work Environment
Fluorescent Lighting
Concrete Flooring
Climate effected by outside conditions including extreme heat / cold.
Considerable exterior noise
Extreme temperature fluctuations in the warehouse.
A pre-employment drug screen and pre-employment background check must be passed upon job offer.
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