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Delivery Assistant

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Hourly
Range $13.50 - $17.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts

Job Description

Farmers Furniture is a well-established retail company specializing in home furnishings and decor. Known for its commitment to quality products and excellent customer service, Farmers Furniture operates multiple locations and aims to provide customers with a seamless shopping experience from purchase to delivery. The company upholds core values such as Helping Others, motivating ordinary people to achieve extraordinary results, acting as motivated owners who care, and ensuring that excellence becomes a habit for all employees. This dedication to their values creates a work culture that is collaborative, supportive, and focused on continuous improvement. The company takes pride in its reputation for reliable delivery services and quality merchandise, making it a trusted name in the furniture retail industry.

The role in question is a Delivery/Warehouse Associate position. This position is primarily responsible for assisting with delivery and warehouse activities, which are essential for the operation of the company’s supply chain and customer satisfaction. The Delivery/Warehouse Associate will handle critical tasks such as loading and unloading trucks, preparing merchandise for delivery, and assisting with the delivery of products to customers’ homes or businesses. The role requires physical strength and stamina as it involves handling heavy objects, operating warehouse equipment, assembling merchandise, and maintaining a clean and safe work environment.

Additionally, the Delivery/Warehouse Associate works closely with delivery truck drivers to ensure safe vehicle operations and efficient loading and unloading procedures. Customer interaction is a key part of the job, including obtaining signatures for pickups and deliveries and assisting with customer service inspections and minor repairs. The position also involves general maintenance duties within the warehouse and store grounds.

Farmers Furniture values employees who can uphold and promote the company’s H.O.M.E. principles—helping others, motivating ordinary people, acting as motivated owners, and ensuring excellence. Candidates must demonstrate reliability, a strong work ethic, and the ability to work independently as well as part of a team. Experience in distribution, shipping, receiving, or delivery environments is preferred, along with a basic educational qualification of a junior high school diploma. The role is suitable for individuals who enjoy hands-on work in a dynamic warehouse and retail setting and who take pride in contributing to a positive customer experience by ensuring timely and accurate delivery of products.

Working at Farmers Furniture as a Delivery/Warehouse Associate offers an opportunity to be part of a reputable company that values quality and customer service. The position demands physical effort and adaptability to sometimes challenging work conditions, including exposure to dust and temperature variations. However, it also provides a supportive team environment and the chance to develop skills in warehouse operations, logistics, and customer service. The company is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. This role represents an excellent opportunity for individuals looking to build a career in warehousing and delivery within the retail furniture industry, with expectations for professional growth and skill development in a stable and reputable company environment.

Job Requirements

  • junior high school diploma
  • six months experience in distribution or warehouse environment
  • experience in shipping/receiving or delivering merchandise
  • ability to operate warehouse equipment and tools
  • ability to perform physical tasks including lifting up to 100 pounds and occasional heavier lifting
  • ability to work in varying environmental conditions
  • ability to communicate orally
  • ability to exercise judgment and decision-making in routine tasks
  • ability to follow instructions
  • reliable and motivated

Job Qualifications

  • junior high school diploma
  • six months experience in distribution or warehouse environment
  • experience in shipping/receiving or delivering merchandise
  • ability to operate warehouse equipment
  • basic math skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication and division
  • ability to follow written, oral or diagrammatic instructions
  • good verbal communication skills
  • ability to perform customer service inspections and minor repairs

Job Duties

  • places stock on shelves or racks and sets up merchandise and sales promotion displays
  • performs general maintenance and grounds keeping duties for warehouse and/or store
  • unloads merchandise from warehouse and freight trucks
  • ensures safe operations of vehicles by assisting delivery truck drivers with directing trucks into unloading areas
  • records deliveries on delivery record and submits to appropriate management
  • loads truck in preparation for daily deliveries
  • assists with delivery, unloading and set-up
  • obtains customer signature on receipt for pickup or delivery
  • assists with repossessions of goods
  • assembles merchandise as required
  • performs customer service inspections and repairs as needed
  • maintains cleanliness of store/warehouse interior and grounds and upholds the company’s delivery standards
  • upholds and promotes the company’s H.O.M.E. values

Job Criteria

Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)


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