Overview
CORT Furniture Rental is hiring immediately for a full-time Warehouse Repair Associate in Warren, MI.
The Warehouse Repair Associate is a hybrid role, cross-trained in both repairing/refinishing damaged furniture in the warehouse, and general warehouse functions including loading and unloading trucks, processing furniture, and maintaining the warehouse. This role ensures that furniture is rental-ready for delivery teams, contributing to an optimal customer experience.
Pay: $20/ hour.
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8AM-4:30PM.
Responsibilities
- Furniture Repair & Refinishing: Repair and restore a variety of furniture types (case goods, upholstery, box springs, accessories) to rental or retail-ready condition using appropriate tools and techniques.
- Touch-Ups & Pre-Delivery Prep: Perform minor repairs and cosmetic touch-ups on items scheduled for delivery or retail placement.
- Damage Assessment: Evaluate the extent of damage to furniture and determine the appropriate repair method.
- Inventory & Supplies Management: Track repairable items, request and manage repair supplies, and maintain an organized inventory of tools and materials.
- Warehouse Support: Assist with general warehouse tasks such as moving freight, staging, loading/unloading, and supporting download processes. Pull and stage furniture for the next day's deliveries, ensuring accuracy and efficiency. Perform cycle counts and maintain inventory accuracy, relocating products as needed. Maintain and clean the warehouse, including breaking down cardboard and dumping trash.
- Documentation & Reporting: Record completed repairs, damage reports, and inventory updates using digital tools or logs.
- Training & Knowledge Sharing: Provide guidance or training to peers on repair techniques and contribute to continuous improvement efforts.
- Customer Facing Repairs: Occasionally perform repairs at customer premises or support customer service efforts with a professional attitude.
- Safety & Compliance:Participate in safety meetings, perform daily warm-ups, and ensure compliance with safety regulations. Maintain a clean, safe, and compliant work area in accordance with company and regulatory standards.
- Collaboration & Communication: Work closely with warehouse staff, supervisors, and other repair technicians to ensure workflow efficiency and product readiness.
- Participate in special projects and other tasks as assigned.
Qualifications
- 18 years of age or older
- Reliable transportation
- High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred
- Previous warehousing experience preferred; priority consideration will be given to candidates with more and relevant experience
- 1-3 years’ experience with furniture repair/restoration preferred
- Forklift Operator certification preferred; on-the-job certification provided
- Physically able and willing to move furniture; ability to lift 50+ pounds on a regular basis or 100 pounds with a partner
- Able to operate equipment such as RF scanners, pallet jacks, forklifts, and stand-up reach trucks
- Must pass drug screening (does not include THC) as a condition of employment.
