The Furniture Loader is responsible for safely, accurately, and efficiently loading finished upholstered furniture onto trailers for retailer/customer delivery. This position ensures products are staged, inspected, protected, and loaded according to shipping schedules, retailer/customer requirements, and established loading procedures. The Furniture Loader plays a key role in preventing product damage, maximizing trailer utilization, and supporting on-time customer deliveries while maintaining Jonathan Louis International quality and safety standards.
Job Responsibilities:
Accurately read and follow shipping schedules, load sheets, bills of lading, and loading instructions. Load finished furniture into trailers according to established loading patterns and customer delivery requirements. Inspect finished goods prior to loading to verify product identification, packaging integrity, and shipment accuracy. Ensure all products are handled carefully to prevent damage during staging and loading. Secure furniture within trailers using approved methods to minimize movement and prevent damage during transportation. Verify that all required shipping labels, tags, and documentation match customer orders before loading. Assist in staging finished goods in loading order to support efficient trailer loading. Communicate shortages, damaged products, or shipping discrepancies to the Shipping Lead immediately. Operate pallet jacks and other approved material handling equipment safely. Assist forklift operators as needed during loading activities while maintaining safe work practices. Maintain trailer cleanliness and inspect trailers before loading to ensure they are suitable for shipment. Maximize trailer cube utilization while ensuring product protection and safe loading practices. Follow all company safety procedures, material handling guidelines, and quality standards. Maintain a clean, organized, and safe shipping area. Work collaboratively with shipping, production, inventory, and transportation personnel to meet daily shipping objectives. Perform other related duties as assigned to support departmental and operational needs.
Requirements:
Qualifications (Experience/Education): High school diploma or equivalent preferred. 1-3 years of warehouse, shipping, furniture handling, logistics, or manufacturing experience preferred. Experience loading trailers, moving large products, or working in a distribution environment preferred. Ability to read shipping documentation and follow loading instructions accurately. Strong attention to detail and commitment to shipment accuracy and product quality. Good communication and teamwork skills. Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced manufacturing and shipping environment. Strong commitment to workplace safety and safe material handling practices. Forklift certification or the ability to become certified preferred. Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
Physical Requirements:
Ability to frequently lift, carry, push, pull, and maneuver upholstered furniture and related products within established weight guidelines, with or without reasonable accommodation. Ability to stand, walk, bend, twist, stoop, climb, and reach throughout the workday. Ability to perform repetitive physical tasks for extended periods. Ability to work inside trailers and warehouse environments with varying temperatures and limited climate control. Ability to safely operate pallet jacks and work around forklifts and other material handling equipment. Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) and comply with all company safety requirements.
