Warehouse Associate – Heavy Furniture Handling & Assembly

Sleep Shop, a family-owned mattress and furniture retailer since 1979, is looking for an experienced, physically capable Warehouse Associate to join our Richmond warehouse team. This is a physically demanding, hands-on position. We need someone with experience handling heavy and bulky products, assembling furniture, and performing basic shipping, receiving, and warehouse duties. This is not a light-duty warehouse position . You must be comfortable lifting, carrying, and moving mattresses, bed frames, and furniture throughout your shift. Key Responsibilities Safely lift, carry, move, and organize heavy mattresses, adjustable bases, bed frames, and furniture. Load and unload trucks, including large and bulky items. Receive incoming shipments, check quantities against packing slips, and identify damaged or missing products. Prepare, label, and stage customer orders for delivery. Assemble and disassemble bed frames, furniture, and showroom displays using basic hand and power tools. Move products between the warehouse, delivery vehicles, and showroom. Maintain a clean, safe, and organized warehouse. Follow written instructions, complete basic paperwork, and communicate with the team. Required Qualifications – Please Read Before Applying Applicants must meet ALL of the following requirements: Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in warehouse operations, furniture moving, delivery, shipping/receiving, or a similar physically demanding role. Physically capable of regularly lifting and handling heavy, bulky items , including mattresses and furniture, independently or with a partner and appropriate equipment. Able to read, write, and speak English sufficiently to understand instructions, read shipping documents, complete paperwork, and communicate with coworkers. Hands-on experience moving large and heavy products safely and efficiently. Ability to assemble furniture and bed frames using basic tools and follow assembly instructions. Basic knowledge of shipping and receiving, including checking incoming inventory and preparing outgoing orders. Reliable, punctual, organized, and able to work independently without constant supervision. Comfortable using a smartphone for taking photos and communicating with the team. Available to work 30–40 hours per week, Monday to Friday . What We're Looking For We want someone who is practical, hardworking, dependable, and takes initiative. The ideal candidate knows how to handle heavy products without damaging them, can assemble furniture, and takes pride in keeping a warehouse organized. Previous experience in mattress or furniture delivery, furniture moving, warehouse operations, or furniture assembly is strongly preferred. Pay: From $23.00 per hour Expected hours: 30.0 – 40.0 per week Benefits: Casual dress On-site parking Application question(s): Can lift up to 100 lbs. Experience: Warehouse: 3 years (required) Language: English (required) Work Location: In person

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