Furniture Prep Technician Lead

Job Overview

The Furniture Preparation Lead will coach the Furniture Preparation Technicians to assemble, inventory, and hard mark merchandise prior to being loaded for delivery. This individual will also coordinate and communicate with the Furniture Repair department to make sure all merchandise has been repaired and is ready for delivery. The Furniture Prep Lead will coordinate and work with Furniture Prep Techs, Customer Service, and Delivery Services to process and complete merchandise that has been added to or canceled from the delivery routes.

Job Responsibilities & Duties

Typical duties include but are not limited to:

• Commitment to AFW’s safety policies and procedures and ability to promote awareness. 
• Committed to under promising and over delivering to our customers.
• Coach the Furniture Preparation Technicians to safely handle furniture to prevent even exchanges and injuries.
• Appraises employee performance, communicates goals and expectations, provide honest feedback and coach members.
• Communicates, leads, and develops work with the Furniture Preparation department. 
• Able to operate a radio frequency (RF) scanner.
• Knowledge of and the ability to run the even Exchange Report.
• Coach the Furniture Preparation Technicians to assemble merchandise correctly and efficiently.
• Able to identify and read reports, invoices and UPC labels to ensure invoices are complete.  
• Ensure that all merchandise is inspected, inventoried, and hard marked prior to delivery load out.
• Ensure delivery door sheets are filled out and turned in.
• Communicate effectively with members and supervisors.
• Other duties to be assigned/directed by supervisor. 
• All training will be provided by AFW.

This position has some supervisory responsibilities. Will manage staff of 5 + employees at any given time.

Job Requirements

• Ability to maintain clean and professional appearance.
• Ability to be trained and certified in the operation of pallet jack.
• Time management and organizational skills.
• Must be able to learn, understand, and apply new technologies including but not limited to Dispatch Tracking, Storis, iPads, Excel, Word, etc.  
• Ability to have a flexible schedule and work all shifts, holidays, and weekends. 
• Commitment to AFW’s safety policies and procedures and ability to promote awareness. 
• Ability to read, understand, and follow oral and written instructions accurately.
• Capacity to effectively work independently of direct supervision.

Education & Experience

High school diploma or GED is preferred; equivalent combination of education and experience accepted in lieu of diploma.

Compensation

Pay Rate: Starting at $19/hour and up - dependent on experience

At AFW we offer great perks: weekly pay, benefits package (medical, dental, vision), 401k matching, and more!

Physical Requirements

• Capacity to maneuver in confined and at times congested areas.
• Capability to stand, walk, stoop, & bend for 8 hours or more daily.
• Lifting, gripping, bending, kneeling, stooping, and moving merchandise 8 hours or more daily.
• Continuous use of arms, hands, fingers, eyes, legs, and back.
• Ability to lift, lower, move, carry, push and pull all sizes of merchandise up to 100 lbs. and the skill to handle/manipulate merchandise up to 250 lbs. frequently.

• Able to work in variable environments with different lighting, loud exterior noise, and flooring. 

Work Environment

• Fluorescent Lighting
• Concrete Flooring
• Climate affected by outside conditions
• Considerable exterior noise
• Extreme temperature fluctuations in the warehouse

If you want to know more about American Furniture Warehouse and what we do click on the link below!

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American Furniture Warehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V. Working Safely is a Condition of Employment at American Furniture Warehouse – an Affirmative Action Employer M/F/D/V.

A pre-employment drug screen, background and fit for duty exam check must be passed upon job offer.

Since 1975, our motto has been Under Promise and Over Deliver and this is exactly what we do on a daily basis! At AFW, we strongly believe in recognizing those who exemplify excellence, and reward them for contributing to our collective success. We strive to provide a great work environment for our employees and give them the knowledge and tools needed to provide our customers with an even greater buying experience. At American Furniture Warehouse We Do It Right the First Time!