Location
Verona, Mississippi, United States
Type
Full-time
Job Description
Employer: JONATHAN LOUIS INTERNATIONAL 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. ** CLASS A CDL 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.
Requirements
Candidates should have 1-3 years of experience in warehouse, shipping, or manufacturing environments and the ability to perform physically demanding tasks. A high school diploma is preferred, along with the ability to operate material handling equipment and follow detailed shipping documentation.