Bassett Furniture Industries, Inc. is hiring: WAREHOUSE MANAGER in Gilbert

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Bassett Furniture | Warehouse Manager

The warehouse manager leads the activities for the warehouse in a manner to produce cost-effective in-home deliveries, operational execution, precise inventory controls and support the store associates. The manager will provide a leadership role for: warehouse associates, delivery team, and shop technicians through effective training, coaching, and communication.

Responsibilities

• Hires, trains and supervises warehouse furniture technicians/warehouse associates;
• Conducts performance reviews on all listed associates;
• Upholds Bassett’s values and standards and ensures associates are held to the same standards;
• Implements new programs and practices to assist our stores and customers, as directed by the Regional Manager, Regional Operations Manager and/or Store Manager;
• Oversees daily delivery line to ensure showroom quality furniture is delivered to customers;
• Responsible for receiving, storage, counting, inventory accuracy, movement and security of the inventory;
• Responsible for the security of the building, delivery trucks, and service vehicles;
• Ensures safety and personal protection equipment are maintained and used by all associates as necessary;
• Provides safety training before any associate lifts, loads merchandise, drives or operates company vehicles or equipment;
• Maintains warehouse (interior and exterior), offices, and company vehicles while adhering to safety and efficiency standards;
• Maintains all company vehicles;
• Ability to perform the work of the furniture technician/warehouse associate when necessary;
• Performs other related duties or special projects as assigned.

Experience/Abilities/Skills

• High School diploma or GED
• At least 2 years’ experience in warehouse operations with supervisory responsibilities

Ability To

• Work in an organized and safety-conscious manner
• Work as a team with an enthusiastic attitude
• Effectively communicate with customers, co-workers, and management
• Read, understand and write the English language
• Lift and/or move up to 70 pounds
• Utilize computer programs such as Word and Excel
• Understand technicalities related to warehouse, purchasing, receiving, etc.
• Work accurately with numbers, bar codes, and computer-generated worksheets
• Drive a company vehicle and maintain a valid driver’s license and good driving record
• Have physical capability to perform required duties (walking, standing, bending, reaching, etc.)

Bassett Furniture Industries is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and does not discriminate against any applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, veterans status or other protected category. EEO/AA-M/F/V/D