What are the responsibilities and job description for the Material Handler position at American Signature Furniture?
At American Signature Inc., we believe everyone has the right to a well-furnished life. Every day, our customers embark upon their personal style journey—an adventure. To that purpose, we are committed to providing our customers with an easy and fun furniture shopping experience. The Distribution Center Material Handler is key in helping to meet that goal.
The DC Material Handler is responsible for operating equipment and manually loading and unloading in order to shipping and receiving merchandise and executing other distribution center operations. The Material Handler reports directly to the Operations Supervisor.
As a DC Material Handler you will be responsible for all aspects of warehousing and distribution. This includes:
- Unpacks and loads furniture merchandise on and off trucks by hand and with equipment
- Receiving, putting away and picking of furniture products.
- Use a stock picker forklift to place or remove large items on warehouse shelves
- Package and label items for shipment
- Keep track of shipments and product relocations within the warehouse
- Follow all safety regulations
We offer a great benefit package as well as PTO, employee Discounts (at Value City Furniture, DSW, and American Eagle Outfitters) and a generous Referral Bonus. Our associates are paid on a weekly basis.
Qualified candidates must be able to handle merchandise weighing up to 250lbs and must be able to work at heights up to 30 feet (operating a stock-picker).
Please note: this can be very Physical Work
Some of the functions the Material Handler will perform:
· Embodies our values: Adventure Guides, Serve Others and Own It
· Communicates and works well with other team members
· Follows best practices regarding quality, ensuring that our stores and ultimately our customers receive their furniture in perfect working condition
Two shifts available
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $19.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- On-the-job training
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Retirement plan
- Safety equipment provided
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- Warehouse experience: 1 year (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- La Porte, IN 46350 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $19
