FT Warehouse/Retail Merchandizer | Farragut Location at KARM Stores – Knoxville, Tennessee

Every Sunday Off!! *Benefits & PTO * Employee Discount * Performance Based Increases * Referral Bonuses * Bonus & Rewards * Career Growth Opportunities

Entry-level pay begins at $16/hr. Schedule operates within Mon - Sat, 8a - 6p hours.

Why Work at KARM Stores?

• 25% off employee discount

• All team members are eligible for a 90-day raise

• Career Growth Opportunities
  

Job Details

1. Runs equipment (forklift and pallet jack) safely and efficiently to our standards daily so we have a safe, organized warehouse.
2. Pre-sorts large miscellaneous items and furniture daily or as needed in accordance with our standards so we can send out the best of the best.
3. Understands where all product is stored or placed in order to help the team to maintain a clean and well organized warehouse.
4. Drives a forklift as needed proficiently both in the warehouse and inside, including lifting and lowering pallets to and from upstairs to insure proper safety guidelines and efficient product handling.
5. Maintains a clean, neat and professional work area daily so the warehouse looks presentable to the company and so as to have a clean work environment.
6. Maintains tools, supplies and equipment at all times in order to be able to do the job.
7. Reports repair concerns immediately to the supervisor so equipment that is malfunctioning can be repaired or replaced quickly.
8. Oversees and works with volunteers as necessary to provide a rewarding experience for the volunteers as well as help with labor.
9. Prices furniture and product by researching to the best of their ability as well as closely following the pricing guide.

Skills & Requirements

1. Excellent communication skills (both oral and written) with an excellent command of the English language.
2. Must have a commitment to KARM Stores’ mission and mission statement.
3. Mechanical aptitude is very desirable.
4. Must be adaptable to change, and able to multitask or shift focus quickly.
5. Must have or learn understanding of stacking, wrapping , moving and storing pallets of odd materials on multiple levels including warehouse shelving.
6. Must be able to work in a fast paced environment under some stress and time constraints.
7. Must use and display excellent ergonomic body management skills in lifting, bending, stretching, walking, stair climbing, and standing.
8. The primary function of this position is moving the processed furniture from the warehouse to the retail floor and assisting retail with furniture resets. In addition, assisting retail with moving sold items to the warehouse.
9. Cross trains regularly in as many areas as is necessary to assure that all jobs in the warehouse and processing are fulfilled.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY LEVEL
High level of activity with some physically challenging elements.

Stand – up to 100% of a standard work day.
Walk – up to 75% of a standard work day.
Use hands to perform required duties – up to 100% of a standard work day.

Lifting and Bending – up to 75% of a standard work day.