Warehouse Receiving Associate Lead

American Furniture Warehouse•Grand Junction, CO

20h•$18 - $33•Onsite

About The Position

The role of the Receiving Lead is to proactively plan, execute, and oversee all receiving and transfer operations of the Receiving Department in conjunction with the warehouse management team. The Receiving Lead will coach the Receiving Associates to safely and efficiently load outgoing merchandise onto trailers and containers and unload incoming merchandise from our vendors and other AFW facilities. The Receiving Lead will coach the Receiving Associates to practice team lifting, utilize hand trucks, and ensure all merchandise is tagged and inventoried correctly. The Receiving Lead will also coordinate and work effectively with multiple departments to continuously improve processes, maximize efficiency and exceed customer service expectations. Afternoon and Weekend Premiums! American Furniture Warehouse is a retailer of home furnishings, operating in Colorado, Arizona, and Texas. With more than 3200 employees, we pride ourselves on our ability to offer value and service to our customers. When you join AFW you become part of a professional, customer service oriented company. AFW is seeking highly motivated, energetic, hardworking candidates to join our team.

Requirements

Excellent time management skills and attention to detail.
Able to work all shifts all schedules, evenings, weekends and holidays.
Commitment to AFW’s safety policies and procedures and ability to promote awareness.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to conform to shifting priorities, demands and timelines and effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
Positive attitude with strong inter-personal skills.
Must be able to learn, understand, and apply new technologies.
Ability to follow directions and work independently
Time management and organizational skills
Professional with good communication skills and customer service experience
Professional Appearance
Demonstrate high level of attention to detail and professionalism at all times.
Possess excellent organizational skills.
Excellent listening skills and the ability to work independently and with the warehouse management team
Lift, lower, push and pull all sizes of furniture up to and in excess of 100 lbs.
Coaching Receiving team members may require lifting, bending, kneeling, stooping and moving furniture.
Prolonged periods of standing

Responsibilities

Proactively plan, execute, and oversee all receiving and transfer operations of the Receiving Department
Coach Receiving Associates to safely and efficiently load and unload merchandise
Ensure merchandise is tagged and inventoried correctly
Coordinate and work effectively with multiple departments to continuously improve processes
Appraises employee performance, communicates goals and expectations, provide honest feedback and coaches team members.
Addresses complaints and resolves problems as needed.
Proactively manage changes in operation of the Receiving Department.