warehouse 2

Job Summary

The Warehouse Associate II assists in the offloading, receiving, shipping, storage, and distribution of products in a warehouse environment. Key responsibilities include bar code scanning, physical lifting, and operating industrial power equipment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Receive, transport, and stock inbound products from manufacturing facilities and suppliers, including physical lifting and movement by powered and manual lift and material handling equipment.
• Accurately place and properly stack stock for storage in designated areas, recording stock location into the perpetual inventory record using the proprietary system.
• Fulfill orders by locating, transporting, offloading, and scanning outbound product from storage areas to shipping lanes for distribution to consumers, dealers, and other destinations.
• Maintain a clean and organized warehouse, complying with all safety regulations.
• Perform inventory cycle counts daily, weekly, or monthly as required to meet company compliance requirements.
• Assist in maintaining a clean and organized warehouse as well as complying with all safety regulations established by the company.

Minimum Requirements

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent experience
• One (1) year experience in delivery, warehousing, receiving, issuing, packing, shipping, and/or storage of goods
• Forklift certification required, cherry picker experience a plus
• Basic computer skills for maintaining inventory logs and databases
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to move heavy items (up to 350 lbs.) for several hours consecutively when pulling and putting away the furniture

Preferred Requirements

• Basic knowledge of inventory procedures
• Thorough understanding of proper methods and procedures used in safe receiving, storing, requisitions, shipping, and delivery
• Understanding of internal control procedures for the process of receiving product against purchase orders and packing slips and actions to reconcile

Physical Demands/Work Environment

• Often required to sit, repetitive hand motion, hear, listen, talk, stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, squat, balance, reach overhead, climb stairs, climb ladders
• Not required to shovel

Scope & Impact

Performance of the tasks as outlined for this position are essential to the successful daily operation of the RDC. Execution of outbound tasks within required time frames is critical to meet company commitments to customers, dealer partners, 3rd party delivery providers, and shareholders. Timely and accurate receipt and stocking of inbound product impacts inventory accuracy, order fulfillment, and scheduling of delivery and distribution.

Benefits

For employees in the US, benefits include: Medical, Vision, Dental, and Basic Life Insurance, 401k retirement plan with company match of up to 6%, and paid time off including 9-11 paid holidays, two weeks’ prorated vacation, and either personal time (non-exempt only) or state mandated sick time. More information can be found via: https://learn.bswift.com/la-z-boy. If this role requires travel/driving to perform key responsibilities, candidates must meet the qualifications noted in the company's Driver Management Program to be considered for the role.