Furniture Loader

Description

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.