<ul><li><strong>Job Title:</strong> Warehouse Associates</li><li><strong>Employment Type:</strong> Full-Time</li><li><strong>Location</strong>: Mesquite, TX, United States</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>About the Role:</strong></p><p>We are currently recruiting on behalf of Ashley Furniture for a Warehouse Associates role. In this hands-on operational role, you will assist with distribution center warehouse functions, inventory management, product preparation, material handling, equipment operation, and customer-focused fulfillment.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities (Distribution Center Operations):</strong></p><ul><li>Handle furniture and home furnishings with precision and care throughout receiving, storing, staging, and shipping phases.</li><li>Operate powered industrial equipment, including forklifts, pallet jacks, and order pickers, adhering strictly to safety protocols.</li><li>Maintain inventory accuracy through regular merchandise tracking, cycle counts, physical inventories, and system updates.</li><li>Perform product quality inspections and conduct thorough verification during loading and unloading procedures.</li><li>Maintain a clean, organized, and hazard-free warehouse environment following established facility standards.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities (Retail Fulfillment Operations):</strong></p><ul><li>Prepare furniture and home furnishings for customer pickup or delivery through assembly, inspection, cleaning, and packaging.</li><li>Perform minor product touch-ups, repairs, refinishing, and repackaging to meet strict brand quality standards.</li><li>Assist customers and delivery drivers by ensuring order accuracy, completeness, and timely staging.</li><li>Accurately complete operational documentation and inventory logs to support efficient retail warehouse workflows.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Required Skills & Qualifications:</strong></p><ul><li>Physical Capability: Ability to safely lift, carry, push, pull, and maneuver furniture weighing up to 100 lbs (with team-lift assistance for heavier items) throughout physical shifts.</li><li>Equipment & Technical Aptitude: Comfort operating standard warehouse machinery, powered industrial trucks, and handheld RF scanners.</li><li>Attention to Detail: Strong commitment to inventory accuracy, documentation precision, and quality control.</li><li>Safety Mindset: Proactive adherence to safety guidelines, personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements, and situational awareness.</li><li>High school diploma or equivalent preferred; prior warehouse, distribution, or material handling experience is a plus.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>What the Role Offers:</strong></p><p>Compensation: $18.00 – $23.00 / hour with shift differential options.</p><p>Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holiday schedules.</p><p>Comprehensive healthcare options (medical, dental, vision, life insurance).</p><p>401(k) retirement savings plan with company match.</p><p>Employee merchandise purchase discounts and continuous technical skills training.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Equal Opportunity Employer:</strong></p><p>Ashley Furniture is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.</p>