Retail Warehouse Associate (Lathrop, CA)

About the role

Join the Ashley Family as a Retail Warehouse Associate and help bring quality furniture to millions of homes across America. This role offers opportunities to master warehouse operations, product preparation and repairs, material handling, equipment operation, inventory management, and quality assurance while developing valuable skills.

Responsibilities

• Safely receive, move, store, assemble, and prepare furniture and home furnishings throughout the warehouse and distribution process.
• Operate warehouse equipment, including forklifts, lifts, pallet jacks, and dollies, while following all safety procedures.
• Inspect, prepare, and maintain merchandise to ensure products meet Ashley quality standards before customer pickup or delivery.
• Load, unload, organize, and stage merchandise to support efficient warehouse operations and inventory accuracy.
• Absorb product preparation, minor repairs, touch-ups, and repackaging to ensure merchandise is customer-ready.
• Support inventory management activities, including merchandise tracking, cycle counts, and physical inventories.
• Demonstrate exemplary customer service by creating positive experiences for customers in the warehouse and in their homes, serving as a professional and trusted representative of the Ashley brand.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment while completing required documentation accurately and on time.

Requirements

• Able to safely lift, carry, push, pull, and maneuver furniture and merchandise weighing up to 100 pounds, with assistance for heavier items as needed, while performing frequent physical activity throughout the workday.
• Experience in warehouse, distribution, retail, furniture handling, inventory, assembly, material handling, or powered industrial equipment operation is preferred but not required; we will train the right candidate.
• Committed to delivering exceptional customer experiences while maintaining high standards for product quality, accuracy, and attention to detail.
• Effective communicator who works collaboratively with customers, teammates, and leaders to support a positive, productive work environment.
• Demonstrates a strong work ethic, dependable attendance, adaptability, and a commitment to following safety procedures and company policies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in a similar role is preferred but not required.

Skills

• Physical capability to handle heavy furniture and merchandise.
• Warehouse and technical skills, including equipment operation and inventory management.
• Customer service and quality focus.
• Effective communication and teamwork.
• Safe work practices and reliability.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Opportunity for advancement
• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
• 401k Plan
• Employee Discounts
• Compensation to range from $17.50 to $20.00 to start

Pay

Compensation to range from $17.50 to $20.00 to start.

Schedule

Full-time position available.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package designed to support you and your family's wellbeing, including premium healthcare coverage, ways to save for your future, and exclusive employee perks.
• On-going learning opportunities, on-the-job training, and clear paths for advancement.

Company Culture

• Hire for attitude and train for skill.
• Embrace continuous improvement through investment in people.
• Build a lasting career with Ashley Furniture.

Equal Opportunity Employer

At Ashley Furniture, we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. We strive to foster a workplace where diversity is celebrated and everyone feels valued and respected.