Warehouse Receiving Associate Lead

American Furniture Warehouse • Tucson, AZ

22d • $18 - $33 • Onsite

About The Position

The role of the Warehouse 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.

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.
• Basic computer skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced 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
• Excellent communication skills and customer service experience
• Professional Appearance
• Demonstrate high level of attention to detail and professionalism at all times.
• Possess excellent organizational skills
• Prolonged periods of standing: Ability to sit, stand, walk, stoop, & bend for 8 hours a day.
• Coaching Receiving team members may require lifting, bending, kneeling, stooping and moving furniture.
• Requires constant use of arms, hands, fingers, eyes, legs, and back.
• Ability to move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing 50-100lbs
• Lift, lower, push and pull all sizes of furniture up to and in excess of 100 lbs.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Appraise employee performance, communicate goals and expectations, provide honest feedback and coach team members.
• Assist with the training of new employees and ensure that current employees are receiving ongoing training.
• Address complaints and resolve problems as needed
• Proactively manage changes in operation of the Receiving Department
• Ability to adapt to shifting priorities, demands and timelines and effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
• Ability to work collaboratively alongside warehouse management team.

Benefits

• AFW offers highly competitive pay and a full benefits package that includes 401k, medical, dental, vision and a host of voluntary programs including life insurance, disability, all at affordable rates.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees