Place piece on belt by lifting or by use of material hoist.
Select, build the appropriate cardboard tray for the style of furniture.
Cover the furniture with the appropriate shrink wrap bag.
Use heat gun to shrink wrap the furniture.
Apply identification pack label and verify accuracy; mark and label packages per company and DOT shipping guidelines.
Move the furniture to loading area using roller conveyor system, hoist, or team lift.
Communicate with other departments ensuring complete shipment.
Maintain neat and orderly work station; performs housekeeping daily.
Ensure area has needed supplies and tools; kept in assigned locations.
Wear required safety glasses, work shoes and other PPE as defined for work area; work safely and report unsafe conditions to Dept. Supervisor.
Maintain packing materials, recycled cardboard, recycled pallets, and disposables per company housekeeping guidelines.
Understand and ensure packing specifications are met.
Measure, weigh, count items against pack slips.
Help with loading furniture on truck for transport using hand truck, pallet jack, or team lift.
Works with team to keep dock doors unblocked and free of debris.
Record product, packaging, and order fulfillment information on specified forms and computer based records.
Performs stretching exercises.
Performs other duties as required by supervisor.
Essential Skills and Experience:
Must be knowledgeable in upholstery packing methods.
English required for reading tickets and job notes.
Must be organized and able to coordinate multiple tasks.
Must be able to effectively communicate with others.
Valued but not Required Skills and Experience:
Physical demands and work environment:
Lift / Carry: Females lift up to 35 lbs. males lift up to 50 lbs.; team lift greater weights.
Manual Dexterity: The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.
Standing/Walking: Must be able to stand and walk 8 hours.
Reach / Handle:Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.
Crouch/Bend/Stoop/Kneel/Crawl: Frequently required when inspecting furniture item.
Push / Pull: Frequently moving furniture items on/off pack conveyor or tables or sliding across floor.
Automation: Hoist, conveyor system, battery operated pallet jack used for positioning when needed.
Near Vision: The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
Static Strength: The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
Trunk Strength: The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without 'giving out' or fatiguing.
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