Delivery Assistant

Farmers Furniture is a well-established retail furniture company known for providing quality home furnishings and excellent customer service. With a long-standing reputation in the furniture industry, the company operates several stores and warehouses to manage the distribution and delivery of merchandise efficiently. Farmers Furniture prides itself on maintaining high standards of customer satisfaction and operational excellence while fostering an inclusive and supportive work environment. The company values hard work, integrity, and a commitment to delivering excellence in every aspect of the business. Farmers Furniture is an equal opportunity employer that emphasizes creating a workplace free of harassment and discrimination, ensuring a positive and safe environment for all employees. The company also provides reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act to qualified individuals, supporting diversity and accessibility in the workplace.

This classification is designed to support Farmers Furniture's delivery and warehouse operations. The position primarily involves assisting with the loading and unloading of trucks, managing warehouse inventory by placing stock on shelves or racks, and setting up merchandise and sales promotion displays. The role is physically demanding and requires the ability to exert heavy effort, including lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling objects weighing up to 100 pounds or more. The warehouse/delivery assistant will perform general maintenance and groundskeeping duties for both the warehouse and the store, ensuring the cleanliness and safety of these areas.

A critical component of this role is assisting delivery truck drivers by directing trucks into unloading zones safely and efficiently. The individual will be responsible for recording deliveries accurately and ensuring proper documentation by obtaining customer signatures for pickups or deliveries. Additional responsibilities include assisting with the repossession of goods, assembling merchandise, and performing customer service inspections and repairs as needed. The position requires excellent situational reasoning and judgment, especially when dealing with repetitive or standardized operations that demand timely and precise execution.

Farmers Furniture expects the candidate to uphold and promote its H.O.M.E. values: Helping others, developing ordinary people to do extraordinary things, being a motivated owner who cares deeply, and ensuring excellence is a habit both personally and in team leadership. This commitment to core values reflects the company’s dedication to creating a positive workplace culture and delivering exceptional service to customers.

The role offers a unique opportunity for individuals interested in a hands-on position that combines physical labor with customer service and operational support. Candidates who enjoy working in a team-oriented environment and take pride in maintaining high standards of safety, efficiency, and customer satisfaction will find this position rewarding. Farmers Furniture supports its employees by adhering to fair employment practices and recognizes the importance of diversity and inclusion in a thriving workplace.