{"id":2526531,"url":"https://alion.io/job/afw-warehouse-associate","title":"Warehouse Associate","company":{"id":671801,"name":"AFW","domain":"afw.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/afw","size_band":"1001-5000","is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"Oracle","truth_index":null},"role":"Operations","role_family":"Operations","seniority":null,"employment_type":null,"work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Webster, United States"],"countries":["US"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":{"min":16,"max":26,"currency":"USD","period":"hour","gross":null,"usd_annual":52000},"salary_estimate":null,"experience_years_min":null,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-10-13T12:41:25Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-10-13","last_verified_at":"2026-10-28T04:58:45Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":14,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":14},"description":"Department: Customer Pick Up\nShift: Various shifts from 9:00am-10:00pm\nReports to: Customer Pick Up Manager\nJob Summary\nAs a Customer Load Out Associate, you will help provide excellent customer service to our customers. Associates will load merchandise into vehicles for the customer in a safe and efficient manner, and any other tasks as asked by the AFW management team.\nThe ideal Customer Load Out Associate develops strategies to improve customer service, adheres to quality expectations and standards, and has excellent attention to detail. If you are eager to help our customers and make a difference, then AFW is looking for you!\nJob Responsibilities & Duties\nTypical duties include but are not limited to:\nCommitment to AFW’s safety policies and procedures and ability to promote safety awareness.\n\nGreet customers promptly and professionally.\n\nWrap, load, and secure merchandise into the customer’s vehicle without damaging the merchandise or the vehicle.\n\nConfirm that customer receives correct merchandise.\n\nInspect AFW rental vehicles and fill out the appropriate paperwork.\n\nUncrate and re-create merchandise for inspection when requested.\n\nIdentifying and reading reports, tickets, and UPC labels.\n\nOperate material handling equipment to move products within the warehouse.\n\nEfficiently work independently of direct supervision.\n\nMaintain a clean and safe work environment.\n\nWork as a team member by interacting and communicating with fellow associates in a cooperative, constructive manner.\n\nEnsure department, walking lanes, and nearby areas are clean and professional.\n\nEnsuring your safety and the safety of all others at all times.\n\nAdhere to the AFW asset protection policies and identify and prevent fraud.\n\nAbide by all company policies and procedures.\n\nAll other duties assigned by the Customer Pick Up Manager as directed.\n\nAll training provided by AFW.\n\nThis position has no supervisory responsibilities.\nJob Requirements\nAbility to become certified in the operation of warehouse equipment.\n\nAbility to be trained on the correct use of personal protective equipment (PPE).\n\nAble to have a flexible schedule and work all shifts, holidays, and weekends.\n\nHave a strong independent work ethic.\n\nExcellent organizational skill and the ability to demonstrate attention to detail, and accuracy.\n\nAbility to read, understand and follow oral and written instructions accurately.\n\nSense of ownership and pride in your performance and its impact on AFW’s success\n\nAbility to prioritize tasks when appropriate.\n\nExcellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.\n\nAbility to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.\n\nKnowledge of the correct lifting/team lifting techniques, and the ability to perform the correct lifting/team lifting techniques.\n\nCertificates & Licenses\nNone required. Prior experience operating warehouse equipment, such as forklift, pallet jack, and cherry picker helpful but not required.\nEducation & Experience\nHigh school diploma or GED is preferred.; equivalent combination of education and experience accepted in lieu of diploma.\nCompensation Package\nPay Rate: Starting at $16/hour and up - dependent on experience\nWeekend Premium - Additional $2.00/hr\nPay Grade A: $16.00-$26.91\nAt AFW we offer great perks: weekly pay, benefits package (medical, dental, vision) and 401k matching!\nOpportunity for Growth\nAs a Customer Load Out Associate, you are eligible to be a part of the Career Progression Program. This allows you the opportunity to increase your skills set within the department, earn a higher rate of pay, and take the steps to advance your AFW career.\nPhysical Demands\nRequires the ability to maneuver in confined and at times congested areas.\n\nRequires the ability to sit, stand, walk, stoop, & bend for 8 hours a day.\n\nRequires constant use of arms, hands, fingers, eyes, legs, and back.\n\nAbility to move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing 50-100lbs\n\nAble to work shifts that are 8-12 hours long.\n\nAbility to work 0 to 35 feet above the ground.\n\nAble to work in various weather conditions. The physical environment requires the employee to work both inside and outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions.\n\nAbility to work under fluorescent lighting and on concrete flooring.\n\nAbility to work in climate affected by outside conditions and with considerable exterior noise.\n\nPhysical Work Environment\nFluorescent Lighting\n\nConcrete Flooring\n\nClimate affected by outside conditions\n\nConsiderable exterior noise\n\nExtreme temperature fluctuations in the warehouse\n\nIf you want to know more about American Furniture Warehouse and what we do click on the link below!\nhttps://youtu.be/QjaYn_sn_AM\nAmerican Furniture Warehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V. Working Safely is a Condition of Employment at American Furniture Warehouse - an Affirmative Action Employer M/F/D/V.\nA pre-employment drug screen, background and fit for duty exam check must be passed upon job offer.\nSince 1975, our motto has been Under Promise and Over Deliver and this is exactly what we do on a daily basis! At AFW, we strongly believe in recognizing those who exemplify excellence, and reward them for contributing to our collective success. We strive to provide a great work environment for our employees and give them the knowledge and tools needed to provide our customers with an even greater buying experience. 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