Retail Warehouse Associate (St. Louis, MO)

About the Role

• Role: Retail Warehouse Associate
• Location: St. Louis, MO
• Employment Type: Full-Time
• Work Model: On-Site

This operational role involves unloading furniture shipments, assembling showroom displays, managing customer pickup orders, and maintaining inventory accuracy.

Key Responsibilities

Warehouse & Staging Operations

• Safely receive, unload, store, move, and stage furniture throughout the retail fulfillment warehouse.
• Operate powered equipment, including forklifts, order pickers, pallet jacks, and hand dollies.
• Inspect, prepare, and assemble merchandise to verify that pieces meet Ashley brand quality standards.
• Perform minor furniture touch-ups, repairs, and repackaging to ensure customer-ready condition.
• Execute regular cycle counts, physical inventory tracking, and digital barcode scanning updates.

Guest Delivery & Pickup

• Load customer purchases carefully into vehicles and prepare staging areas for home delivery route drivers.
• Deliver exceptional customer service when interacting with retail guests at the pickup desk.
• Maintain an organized, clean, and safe warehouse and backroom storage facility.
• Accurately complete and file warehouse receiving manifests, documentation, and safety checklists.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Prior experience with warehouse operations, equipment operation, or furniture assembly preferred.
• High attention to detail regarding inventory accuracy, product inspection, and record keeping.
• Friendly and professional demeanor when assisting retail guests during order pickups.
• Dedicated commitment to facility safety protocols, equipment checks, and hazard-free workspaces.

Qualifications

• Physical capability to safely lift, carry, push, and pull furniture weighing up to 100 lbs during shifts.