Job Details
Please note that this role is currently only being offered to internal candidates Hey, we're Article. We're a digital-first furniture brand that's re-engineering the furniture experience one sofa at a time. We don't have brick-and-mortar stores, so we're able to deliver remarkable value on beautiful, modern furniture. Because of this, we're growing like crazy and we need a few more hands on deck. We are looking for **Warehouse Associate** to join our team in **Wood Dale, IL.** Department Warehouse & Fulfillment Employment Type Full Time Location Chicago Compensation $21.00 / hour ** What You'll Do**
The warehouse department stores all the furniture inventory that needs to be shipped out. Warehouse staff is responsible for:
* Picking and packing furniture
* Loading and unloading trucks for deliveries
* Moving stock around the warehouse.
* or otherwise preparing it to be returned to stock
* During peak periods, possibly assist with delivering a variety of furniture items into the homes and businesses of our amazing customers.
* Promote a safe and clean environment across the facility
* Complete duties as assigned
** Skills Knowledge and Expertise**
Our ideal candidate will be fun, a fast learner, able to follow instructions, and is reliable and accountable.
* This position involves heavy lifting. You must be able to safely lift, push and pull 50 lbs on a regular basis so you don't hurt yourself
* Warehousing/distribution experience is a plus
* Able to stand up during most of the shift
* Able to use a computer and other technology devices
* Capable of working safely at all times
* Legally able to work in the United States
* Reliable transportation
* ***Open availability to schedule***
* Excellent English communication skills
** Benefits**
We want Article to be an amazing place to work, beyond a competitive wage, we provide:
* A team-first work environment where we win together, and youll be truly valued.
* Ability to grow your career with us as we continue to grow rapidly
* Commitment to safety, we provide uniforms and safety shoes
* After a 2-month probationary period:
+ Comprehensive health and dental benefits package for you and family, where Article pays a generous portion of the premiums
+ Paid sick days and 3 weeks vacation
+ LTD and Group Life Insurance
* We want Particles to have a sense of ownership, we offer stock options after one year of employment
* Significant discounts on our beautiful products to help decorate your home. Were also happy to extend discounts to your friends and family
Throughout COVID, our primary focus has been the safety of our Particles (employees), their families, community, customers, and candidates, we have COVID safety protocols to which we strictly adhere.
** About Article**
**Article is the easiest way to create a beautiful modern space.**
Article started with a desire to improve efficiency and make furniture less expensive for everyone. In 2014 we had 4 employees; now we have over 1300 and have been growing rapidly.
Our head office is based in Vancouver, Canada, an office in Ho Chi Minh City, and warehouses in Seattle, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Jacksonville, Austin, Dallas, Portland, Houston, Charlotte, Miami, Chicago, Nashville, Denver, Baltimore, Toronto, Boston, and New Jersey. Department Warehouse & Fulfillment Employment Type Full Time Location Chicago Compensation $21.00 / hour