Warehouse Receiving Associate - Plant City

Who We Are…

With over 50 years of experience, and several CITY Furniture and Ashley HomeStore showrooms and distribution centers throughout Florida, CITY Furniture continues to be recognized as a top furniture company in South Florida and nationwide. By joining CITY Furniture, you become part of a family-spirited organization that is focused on you! With planned local growth, plus growth in new markets over the next several years, the CITY Furniture team is excited about the future. Join our fun, family-spirited team to build a long-lasting career at a company that will continue to challenge, develop, and appreciate its Associates. Click Here to watch our Company video!

Our Vision is to be the ultimate furniture and mattress store.

Our Purpose is to enrich people’s lives and make the world a better place.

Our Mission is to provide quality home furnishings, at excellent values, in an exciting and fun environment.

Our Values: Mutual Trust & Respect | Continuous Improvement | Entrepreneurial Spirit | Customer Focus | Teamwork | Giving Back

What Benefits You’ll Receive…

• Competitive, Transparent Compensation
• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Voluntary Insurance (Accident, Hospital, Critical Care, etc.)
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Vacation & Sick Time
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
• Flexible Environment
• 95% Promote from Within
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Associate Purchase Discount Program
• And so much more….

What This Role Is…

As a Receiving Associate, the primary function of this position is to receive furniture into the distribution center efficiently with no damages. The Receiving Associate is also responsible for attaching labels to products, verifying SKUs and product information to ensure bar code accuracy, and reduce inventory variances. Your contributions will ensure the success of the Operations Department at CITY Furniture.

Position Title: Receiving Associate

Location:         Plant City, FL

Department:  Operations

Reports To:     Operations Manager 

Pay Rate: $18/hr

Compensation: This Receiving Associate role in Plant City starts with a base hourly rate of $18.00, with opportunities to advance up to $20.50 through tenure-based increases. The compensation is complemented by an extensive benefits package.

What You’ll Do…

As a Receiving Associate, your primary responsibilities will be to:

• Unload products utilizing proper material handling techniques and equipment to minimize damages and prevent personal injury 
• Attach labels to products and verify SKUs and product information to ensure bar code accuracy and reduce inventory variances 
• Verify purchase orders to confirm accuracy of product received 
• Examine product for damages, notifies Supervisors of damaged products, documents reasons for damages 
• Operate order pickers and tuggers in a safe manner 
• Stage products in accurate zones and utilizes proper handling techniques to minimize damages 

What We’re Looking For…

• Competencies and Job Specific Skills
• Customer Orientation
• Effective Communication – Verbal & Written
• Relationship Management
• Change Receptivity
• Teamwork

What’s Required…

• Must be able to complete a pre-employment drug test, background check, and physical ability test

• Education & Work Experience:
  • No High School diploma required
  • Previous warehouse/distribution center experience preferred but not required.

• Work Environment & Schedule:
  • Full-Time 40 Hours per week, must be available between the hours of 6:30AM - 6:00PM
  • Includes weekends
  • 0% of Travel

• Physical Requirements:
  • Lifting up to 75lbs+, working at high heights, bending, prolonged standing and walking

• Technology Requirements:
  • Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Programs (i.e. Excel, Word, and Outlook, etc.)
  • Google Suite (i.e. Docs, Sheets, Slides, etc.)
  • WMS – High Jump (preferred but not required)

• Certifications / Licenses
  • No certifications required

Are Your Excited?…

Here are you next steps:

• Apply
• Submit your application and resume
• Application Review
• A CITY Furniture Recruiter will carefully review your qualifications
• Virtual Interview         
• Complete your short video interview with our AI Virtual Assistant
• Recruiter Review
• Your interview will be reviewed by a recruiter
• Recruiter Follow up
• A recruiter will contact you by phone to discuss next steps and answer any questions you may have
• Hiring Manager Interview
• Meet with the hiring manager for an in-person interview

CITY Furniture, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We recruit, hire, train, and promote individuals in all job titles without regard to age, race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, or status as a covered veteran or any other status protected by federal, state or local law. At CITY Furniture, Inc. we are committed to a fair and equitable workplace where everyone is a respected and a valued member of the team.