Zak's Home is a regional home furnishings center serving customers in East Tennessee, Western North Carolina, Southwest Virginia and Eastern Kentucky. We are a family owned and operated business that has been part of the Tri-Cities community for over 50 years.
We are currently looking to fill two full time Furniture Assembler & Merchandiser positions.
We offer excellent benefits and competitive starting pay ($18.00 / hour).
Note: This job requires the ability to perform frequent lifting of 50 lbs or more and to maneuver heavy pieces of furniture (sometimes in excess of 100 lbs). If you cannot meet this requirement, please do not apply.
Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Loading and unloading heavy furniture that is to be displayed on showroom floor onto Zak’s delivery truck; transporting from Zak’s Distribution Center to Zak’s Home main store.
- Opening bales, crates, and other containers and constructing or assembling furniture to be displayed on showroom floor.
- Arranging large furniture pieces and accessories on showroom floor according to a prearranged plan or at the discretion of Merchandise Inventory Control Supervisor and Merchandising / Design Leader.
- Affixing appropriate identifying information (price tags, bar codes and descriptive signs) on furniture as it is displayed on the showroom floor.
- Ensuring that all merchandise transfers are made correctly and timely as merchandise is moved from respective warehouses and/or distribution center to the showroom floor.
- Cleaning and maintaining exterior properties and grounds.
- Other tasks may be assigned as necessary.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Must possess a current valid driver's license (F endorsement a plus) and a clean driving record. Applicant must maintain good driving record while employed with Zak's Home.
- Ability to pass drug screen, background check and WorkSTEPS heavy lifting assessment.
- Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
- Ability to perform frequent lifting of 50 lbs or more and to maneuver heavy pieces of furniture (sometimes in excess of 100 lbs).
- Ability to work a Monday-Friday, 9:30 – 6:00 work shift.
Generous Benefits Package for Full Time Employees:
- Competitive compensation, including monthly bonus opportunities
- Paid vacation after one year of service
- Paid holidays
- Medical, dental and vision insurance
- Short and long-term disability insurance
- Company paid employee life insurance
- Company sponsored 401k plan with employer matching contributions
- Employee discount program
We are committed to providing a drug-free work environment and we are an equal opportunity employer. A drug test and background check are required for qualified candidates.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Application Question(s):
- Are you able to work a Monday-Friday 9:30 to 6:00 work schedule?
- This job requires the ability to perform frequent lifting of 50 lbs or more and to maneuver heavy pieces of furniture (sometimes in excess of 100 lbs). Are you capable of meeting this requirement?
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Furniture Moving and Merchandising: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: In person