Position Type:

Warehouse/Warehouse Furniture Helper

Date Posted:

10/7/2025

Location:

Distribution Center

Job Title: Warehouse Furniture Helper Wage/Hour Status: Non-Exempt

Reports to: Warehouse Supervisor Pay Grade: AO3

Dept./School: Distribution Center Length of Contract: 12.0 mos.

Date Revised: February 26, 2021

Primary Purpose:

Assist in receiving, storing, issuing and delivering of furniture or equipment.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

High school diploma or GED

Valid Texas driver’s license (Class B)

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Ability to operate hand tools and mechanical equipment

Ability to operate personal computer

Ability to read supply requisitions and perform basic arithmetic

Ability to operate light truck

Experience:

Two years experience with deliveries and inventory control procedures

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Receiving

1. Verify accuracy of shipments by counting, weighing, or measuring items and comparing size, weight, description, and code numbers with information on invoice or packing slip and purchase orders; record any discrepancies or damage.
2. Open crates and other containers using hand tools to unpack items received. Inspect shipments for damage and defects.

Inventory

1. Move inventory to various locations manually and by operating mechanical equipment, including fork lift, pallet jack, and handcart.
2. Sort and store items according to established procedures.
3. Maintain computerized inventory records, take physical count periodically, and check against inventory control totals using computer.
4. Maintain custody receipts for items being repaired and loaned out temporarily.

Distribution

1. Drive truck to various locations to deliver materials. Obtain authorized signature for requested furniture or equipment.
2. Load and unload delivery truck by hand or by use of hand truck.

Safety

1. Operate tools, equipment, and vehicles according to prescribed safety procedures.
2. Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties including lifting, carrying, etc.
3. Correct unsafe conditions in work area and report any conditions that are not correctable to supervisor immediately.

Other

1. Detect needed repairs on vehicles and equipment by following established inspection procedures.

General Employee Requirements:

1. Support and align work with the mission, vision and beliefs of the district.
2. Follow and support board policies in areas of related responsibility.
3. Ensure district resources are managed effectively to maximize resources for student learning.
4. Share in the development and implementation of district success plans.
5. Actively participate in ongoing development to improve work quality and district contributions.
6. Model integrity, work ethic, and professionalism as a suitable example for LISD students.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None.

Equipment Used:

Personal computer, hand tools, forklift, ladder, dolly, scaffolding, pallet jack, hand truck, and light truck (less than 26,000 lbs.).

Working Conditions:

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Continual walking, standing, climbing, stooping, bending, kneeling, and reaching; heavy lifting and carrying (up to 10 lbs. or more). Work outside and inside; work around machinery with moving parts; work around moving objects or vehicles; work on ladders and scaffolding. Exposure to dampness and humidity and slippery or uneven walking surfaces.

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

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