Warehouse Receiving Material Handler

Location: Lakeland, FL, USA

About the role

We’re looking for bright, energetic individuals to join our Distribution Team as a Receiving Material Handler. Advance your career with Havertys, the most established Furniture Retailer in the industry. Your onsite, hands-on training begins on your first day, where you’ll learn Havertys standards for handling quality Home Goods. You’ll thrive in our team environment where our focus is always superior Customer Service, Integrity, Quality, and Teamwork.

To get a better understanding of the responsibilities and daily activities associated with this role, please watch our employee video.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate in teams of 2 to 4 to unload merchandise from delivery trucks and shipping containers.
• Stage merchandise on carts in preparation for transport to shipping staging areas or storage racks.
• Handle merchandise such as sofas, sectionals, power lift chairs, mattresses, bedroom furniture, dressers, bookcases, dining tables, and chairs.
• Showcase your ability to perform and provide value as a team member.
• Gain understanding of productivity standards and time management skills.
• Learn proper handling of materials and merchandise to minimize damage and injury.
• Contribute to company safety culture by adherence to safety policies.
• Maintain a clean work environment free from tripping hazards.

Requirements

• Ability to perform heavy lifting throughout shift, up to 150 lbs.
• Attention to detail.
• Team player.
• Ability to pass Criminal Background check, Lifting Assessment, and Drug Test.
• Previous warehouse experience a plus.

Work Environment

• Warehouse setting: must wear proper Havertys-provided uniforms, steel-toed work boots/shoes required, safety gear when applicable.
• Overnight, Sunday – Thursday (shift ends upon completion).

Physical Demands

• Must successfully complete a physical assessment to be considered for the position.
• Ability to stand for extended periods.
• Lift and move furniture up to 150 pounds while unloading trucks and loading/unloading flatbeds.
• Utilize proper material handling techniques.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be considered to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Pay

Starting at $17.00 per hour.

Benefits

• Paid comprehensive training.
• Flexibility to draw pay between pay cycles with our Daily Pay Program.
• 401K program with a company match of 4%.
• Generous benefits package with premier medical, dental, and vision partners.
• Paid time-off includes vacation, sick time, personal days, and company holidays.
• Ability to advance within the company if desired.
• Opportunities to give back to the community.
• Substantial associate discount on our quality merchandise.
• Bonus program for Team Member Referrals.
• Educational financial assistance.
• Complimentary health and wellness program.