Material Handler - Furniture Pusher

**Job Summary** The Furniture Pusher is responsible for maintaining a steady flow of upholstered furniture from Final Inspection to the Wrap Line, ensuring an efficient production process. This role plays a key part in keeping operations running smoothly by moving products safely and efficiently while coordinating with inspection and wrapping teams. The Furniture Pusher ensures that furniture is handled with care to prevent damage before packaging and shipment. You embody our core values: We Are Family, We Own It, We Give Our All, and We Have Fun, fostering teamwork, accountability, and efficiency in every aspect of the job. **Department and Reporting Structure** - **Department**: Final Inspection & Wrap Line Operations - **Reports To**: Shipping, Receiving, and Wrap Line Operations Manager - **Direct Reports**: None **Key Responsibilities** **Furniture Movement and Workflow Management** - **We Own It**: Ensure a continuous and organized flow of furniture from Final Inspection to the Wrap Line. - **We Give Our All**: Move furniture safely and efficiently, preventing bottlenecks in the production process. - **We Are Family**: Work closely with Final Inspection and Wrap Line teams to coordinate workflow and prioritize urgent orders. - Position furniture correctly for wrapping and packaging, making sure items are placed in the correct order for processing. **Quality Control and Damage Prevention** - **We Own It**: Handle all furniture with care to prevent damage, scratches, or tears before wrapping. - Report any visible defects or damages before moving furniture to ensure only quality-approved products advance to wrapping. - Follow proper lifting and handling techniques to prevent injuries and maintain workplace safety. **Efficiency and Safety Compliance** - **We Give Our All**: Maintain a clean and organized workspace, ensuring clear pathways for efficient movement of furniture. - Adhere to all company safety guidelines when moving furniture to avoid accidents and damage. - Assist in staging furniture in a way that optimizes workflow and minimizes delays. **Qualifications** **Education** - High school diploma or equivalent preferred. **Experience** - Previous experience in a manufacturing or warehouse environment is a plus. - Experience handling upholstered furniture is preferred but not required. **Skills** - Ability to move large and heavy furniture pieces safely and efficiently. - Strong teamwork and communication skills to coordinate with multiple departments. - Basic understanding of workplace safety practices. **Certifications** - Forklift or pallet jack certification is a plus but not required. **Core Competencies** - **We Are Family**: Work closely with team members to maintain an efficient and organized production flow. - **We Own It**: Take responsibility for keeping the wrap line supplied with a steady flow of furniture. - **We Give Our All**: Demonstrate dedication by ensuring timely movement of products while maintaining high safety standards. - **We Have Fun**: Foster a positive and engaging workplace while contributing to a smooth production process. **Performance Metrics** - Consistency in maintaining a steady flow of furniture to the Wrap Line. - Reduction in delays or bottlenecks in the wrapping process. - Prevention of product damage during movement. - Adherence to safety and handling procedures. - Excellent attendance **Work Environment** - Work in a manufacturing and warehouse environment with exposure to moving furniture, production lines, and equipment. - Fast-paced setting that requires physical stamina and teamwork. **Travel Requirements** - None **Physical Requirements** The Furniture Pusher role is physically demanding and requires the ability to perform tasks that involve heavy lifting, pushing, and maneuvering large upholstered furniture pieces throughout the manufacturing facility. The following are the key physical requirements for this role: - Ability to stand, walk, push, and maneuver furniture…