Overnight Warehouse Order Puller Associate

Job Overview:

The Order Puller Associate will stock incoming merchandise and fill orders for customers. At AFW, we are proud that customers can pick up their furniture and take it home the same day. You will be a critical part of fulfilling that promise to the customer.

The Order Puller will safely operate a Stock Picker, Reach Truck, Sit Down Forklift, and any other equipment necessary to transport merchandise for customers and other departments. We provide full training and certifications for all equipment.

Overnight associates are typically scheduled: 9 PM-5 AM

Compensation Package:

Pay Rate: Starting at $18/hour and up - dependent on experience

3rd shift Premium - Additional $2.00/hr and Weekend Premium - Additional $2.00/hr

Pay Grade B: $16.00-$29.71

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

Job Requirements:

• Previous experience operating warehouse equipment, such as forklift, pallet jack, and cherry picker preferred - but not required.
• Commitment to safety
• Knowledge of the correct lifting/team lifting techniques.
• Capability to perform the correct lifting/team lifting techniques.
• You have to work at heights! You will fill orders 0 to 35 feet above the ground.
• Ability to work in multiple departments. It’s a great opportunity to cross-train and learn new skills!
• 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. 
  •   Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Ability to become certified in the operation of warehouse equipment.
• Ability to read, understand and follow oral and written instructions accurately.
• Capacity to effectively work independently of direct supervision.

Certificates and Licenses: 

None required. Prior warehouse and/or equipment certifications/licenses preferred. 

Education and Experience:

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

Job Responsibilities (Typical duties include but are not limited to):

• Operating material handling equipment to move products within the warehouse.
• Operate a radio frequency (RF) scanner.
• Capacity to effectively work independently of direct supervision.
• Work as a team member by interacting and communicating with fellow associates in a cooperative, constructive manner.

This position has no supervisory responsibilities

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. 

Physical 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!