POSITION SUMMARY:

Pack furniture for transport and delivery.

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS:

• Assure the ticket matches the piece of furniture before preparing for packing.

• Check over the piece to assure there is no visible damage and nothing is missing.

• Keep the piece clean, damage-free and protect legs on the piece when moving around on the floor, hoisting on the lift and conveyor.

• Pack piece according to established standards – usually consisting of solid tray, interpack with double lining, end caps for one end, foam rail floaters, and clear shrink bag

• Following packing process, place piece on a truck or into VMI storage and scan packing ticket. If loaded on a truck Scan the item as “shipped”

• Flexibility to move to different areas of plant as required and perform other functions as necessary

   

  MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Up to 3 years experience in wrapping and shipping department with specific experience in an upholstered furniture manufacturing environment preferred

• Experience using computers for tracking and updating kit location for customer service

• Ability to perform multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment to assure delivery requirements

• Good communication skills – oral and written

• Ability to keep accurate records and follow documented procedures and standards

• Excellent time-management skills, including ability to work independently with little supervision

• Ability to work professionally with upholsterers and trimmers on issues

• Ability to frequently lift objects weighing 75 lbs or more

• Ability to bend and twist as required in moving/loading furniture

• Ability to push finished furniture across the floor