Specialist, Sourcing - Part-time - $18.50/hr at Ubique Group – Canton, Georgia

Ubique Group is a digital-forward, consumer-driven powerhouse featuring an expansive portfolio of furniture brands. With over 20 years of building multiple brands from inception to success, Ubique Group offers a wide assortment of furniture solutions and furnishings that represent a perfect balance of form, function, and style. At Ubique Group, our fingers aren't just on the pulse of the marketplace; we anticipate it, transforming the typical point-and-click shopping experience into an inspired, rewarding consumer journey. 

Ubique Group is more than a company; we are a community of passionate, hard-working, and supportive people who believe in our business and each other. We champion the individual capabilities of our employees and the collective power of the team and extend that commitment to our surrounding families and communities. 

About the Role: We are seeking a detail-oriented team member to support product quality and testing initiatives within a warehouse environment. This role partners closely with the Sourcing Manager to evaluate furniture samples, conduct product comparisons, assemble and test items, and maintain organization of product materials and swatches.

This is a part-time opportunity, approximately 20–25 hours per week, with scheduling flexibility.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Furniture Sourcing Manager in evaluating furniture samples by comparing warehouse inventory samples to factory samples during transition projects, identifying variances in dimensions, materials, construction, finish, and overall functionality.
• Pull, stage, and assess furniture samples from warehouse inventory for quality review related to transition projects, customer complaints, sales team requests, quality concerns, color and finish evaluations, Andon cord investigations, and other ad hoc initiatives.
• Partner with the Sourcing Manager to assist with product testing, documenting results, and identifying potential quality or performance issues.
• Coordinate with the Inventory Team and warehouse teams to support product and packaging rework initiatives, ensuring alignment on execution and timelines.
• Assemble furniture according to manufacturer assembly instructions, identifying errors, inconsistencies, or improvement opportunities; provide detailed feedback and assist with updates to Assembly Instructions (AI) to enhance product quality and customer experience.
• Document findings clearly and communicate observations, issues, and recommendations to the Furniture Sourcing Manager in a timely and organized manner.
• Assist with organizing, labeling, and cataloging fabric swatches, wood samples, and assembled furniture to maintain a well-organized and accessible product library.
• Coordinate with the Sourcing Team regarding budget needs for tools, supplies, or materials required to support testing, assembly, or quality initiatives.
• Support one-off and special projects, including preparing products for trade shows, conferences, corporate employee events, and other initiatives that support company objectives and the sales team.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Forklift and pallet jack certification preferred, or willingness to obtain certification
• Must possess strong attention to detail with the ability to identify variances in materials, construction, and finish
• Willingness and ability to learn and navigate Manhattan WMS (Warehouse Management System)
• Basic mechanical aptitude for product assembly and testing
• Ability to document findings clearly and communicate cross-functionally

Essential Physical Functions of the Role Include:

• Moving, lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling furniture boxes and product materials weighing up to 50 pounds independently, and up to 100 pounds with team assistance
• Frequent standing, walking, bending, reaching, and assembling furniture components
• Use of basic hand tools for assembly and testing purposes
• Operating warehouse equipment, including pallet jacks and forklifts (certification required or willingness to obtain)
• Manual dexterity required for operating machinery and handling small items.
• Work is performed in a distribution center setting, which may include varying temperatures, warehouse noise, and active equipment operation.

Ubique Group is an equal-opportunity employer. We seek to employ the most qualified individuals for all our roles.