Lift Operator

Job Description

We’re looking for bright, energetic individuals to join our Distribution Team as a Receiving Lift Operator. 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.  For an inside glimpse into the daily life of a Havertys Receiving Material Handler, check out this video: https://youtu.be/OE3GHEgk3XQ

Pay: Starting at $18.50 an hour, more with experience 

Schedule: Overnight, Sunday - Thursday, 10 PM to completion  

This is your Opportunity to: 

• Stock racks with incoming merchandise and pull merchandise off racks for scheduled deliveries. 


• Perform daily inspection and safe operation of lift. 


• Lift and move merchandise between staging areas and warehouse racks. 


• Ensure all merchandise is tagged correctly. 


• Maintain a clean and clear work environment, free from trip hazards. 


• Perform inventory reconciliation counting as needed. 


• May debox/unwrap furniture and inspect for defects and damages. 


• May prepare furniture for home delivery. 


• Must observe all safety policies and regulations. 


• Perform building maintenance functions as needed. 

Earning Opportunity: 

• Salary starts at $18.50 per hour, more with experience. 


• Get Paid Daily. Team members now have the flexibility to Draw Pay between pay cycles. 

We Offer: 

• 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, 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.

Job Requirements

Qualifications: 

• Ability to operate mechanical equipment such as a cherry picker or clamp truck and get certified (company paid). 


• Previous experience in a receiving or warehouse environment preferred. 


• Familiarity with warehouse management systems and inventory control procedures. 


• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in verifying shipments. 


• Excellent organizational skills to maintain an orderly receiving area. 


• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines. 


• Heavy lifting required up to 150 lbs. 


• Must comply with Havertys safety requirements. 


• Good communication skills. 


• Ability to perform heavy lifting throughout shift. 


• Team Player. 


• Ability to pass criminal background check, lifting assessment, and drug test including testing for THC. 


• Must complete and understand all company-sponsored safety programs. 

Work Environment: 

• Warehouse setting: must wear proper Havertys-provided uniforms, steel-toed work boots/shoes required, safety gear when applicable. 


• Overnight, Sunday - Thursday, 10 PM to completion 

Physical Demands: 

• Must successfully complete a physical assessment to be considered for the position. 


• You must be able to stand for extended periods and operate various equipment, such as cherry pickers and clamp trucks. Responsibilities include moving furniture from racks and unloading and loading trucks. 

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. 

Disclaimer

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. He/she will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties upon the request of his superior.

Havertys is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Havertys does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law.