Furniture Delivery Helper
Lorton, VA - USA
Job Summary
E-Logic is seeking a dependable detail-oriented Premier Furniture Delivery Helper to support high-end white-glove residential furniture deliveries and installations. Working directly with the Delivery Driver the Helper assists with loading unloading transporting unboxing assembling positioning and protecting premium furniture including Ethan Allen products.
The successful candidate will help ensure that furniture is handled with exceptional care customer property remains protected and each delivery meets established quality cleanliness and professional service standards. This position requires teamwork attention to detail physical capability and a commitment to providing an outstanding customer experience.
- Work schedule: As assigned based on delivery routes and operational requirements.
- Working hours may vary depending on customer appointments delivery schedules and operational needs.
- The position requires physical activity including lifting carrying moving furniture and assisting with residential installations.
- Comply with company uniform and grooming requirements including wearing company-branded apparel and maintaining a clean neat and professional appearance.
- Participate in required morning check-ins and dock photo verification procedures before departure.
- Maintain a courteous respectful and professional attitude when interacting with customers coworkers warehouse personnel and dispatch.
- Follow company procedures and represent the delivery operation positively at every customer location.
- Assist the Delivery Driver with inspecting loading unloading organizing and securing furniture and delivery equipment.
- Handle merchandise carefully to prevent scratches dents stains tears or other damage during transportation and delivery.
- Use protective blankets furniture pads factory packaging and other approved materials to safeguard furniture and customer property.
- Wear appropriate material-handling gloves when handling boxed or wrapped merchandise furniture pads and truck equipment.
- Carefully remove packaging without allowing dirty outer plastics or other contaminated materials to contact finished furniture or upholstery.
- Switch to clean specialty white gloves before handling exposed finished furniture delicate surfaces and upholstery as required by company procedures.
- Assist with moving furniture through residential entrances hallways stairs and other access points while protecting walls floors doorways and surrounding property.
- Notify the Driver promptly of visible damage missing components packaging concerns or other merchandise discrepancies.
- Assist the Delivery Driver with furniture assembly placement positioning leveling and multi-piece installations in accordance with manufacturer instructions.
- Provide the Driver with tools hardware protective materials and other equipment needed to complete installations efficiently.
- Follow instructions carefully when handling furniture components connecting sectional pieces positioning case goods and assisting with adjustments.
- Maintain an organized work area and avoid unnecessary disruption while working inside customers homes.
- Communicate professionally and limit unnecessary conversation during installation activities.
- Ensure that furniture and surrounding surfaces remain protected throughout assembly and placement.
- Report installation difficulties missing hardware visible defects or customer concerns to the Driver immediately.
- Collect and remove packaging materials plastic wrapping cardboard and other debris generated during delivery and installation.
- Bundle trash neatly and follow applicable disposal and recycling procedures.
- Keep the installation area clean and organized throughout the delivery process.
- While the Driver reviews delivery paperwork and obtains customer signatures assist with cleanup and prepare the vehicle for the next delivery.
- Return tools furniture blankets pads dollies hand trucks and other equipment to their designated storage locations in the vehicle.
- Confirm that equipment is secured properly and that the delivery vehicle remains organized and ready for continued operations.
- Avoid leaving packaging tools debris or other materials at the customers property unless specifically authorized.
- Handle returned furniture showroom pickups exchanged merchandise and other assigned items with the same care and protection applied to new deliveries.
- Assist with inspecting returned merchandise and identifying visible damage or discrepancies.
- Photograph damaged packaging merchandise concerns or customer issues when requested by the Driver or dispatch.
- Help ensure returned items are properly wrapped secured and protected during transportation.
- Promptly report damage missing components unsafe conditions or other issues to the Driver.
- Follow established procedures for documenting and handling merchandise that does not meet delivery or return requirements.
- Follow company safety procedures safe lifting practices and material-handling requirements.
- Use appropriate lifting techniques team assistance and handling equipment when moving heavy or oversized furniture.
- Maintain awareness of surroundings vehicle hazards tools and other potential risks during loading transportation and installation.
- Protect customer property and respect privacy while working inside residential locations.
- Cooperate closely with the Delivery Driver to complete deliveries efficiently safely and professionally.
- Follow delivery instructions route requirements and company procedures.
- Immediately communicate accidents injuries property damage customer complaints or other operational concerns to the Driver or appropriate supervisor.
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
- Previous experience in furniture delivery moving services warehouse operations furniture assembly or residential delivery preferred.
- Ability to follow instructions and work effectively as part of a delivery team.
- Ability to handle furniture packaging materials tools and delivery equipment safely.
- Familiarity with protective furniture handling assembly support and residential property protection preferred.
- Strong attention to detail reliability and organizational skills.
- Professional communication and customer service skills.
- Ability to maintain a clean presentable and organized work environment.
- Willingness to follow company uniform glove-use documentation and quality-control procedures.
Any federal project government-site access security screening background investigation or other customer-mandated requirements will be communicated when applicable to the assigned position. Candidates must satisfy all applicable requirements before performing work subject to those conditions.
Unless specifically required by the applicable contract or assignment no particular security clearance or federal credential is presumed to be required for this position.
- Work is performed in delivery vehicles warehouses loading docks customer residences and other assigned locations.
- The position involves frequent standing walking bending reaching pushing pulling lifting and carrying furniture and equipment.
- Ability to assist with moving furniture safely using team assistance or mechanical aids when appropriate.
- Ability to navigate stairs narrow hallways doorways and other residential access conditions as required.
- Ability to work around moving vehicles loading equipment hand tools packaging materials and other typical delivery-operation hazards.
- Work may occur in varying weather conditions and may require schedule flexibility based on delivery demands.
- Compliance with company safety procedures and applicable personal protective equipment requirements is mandatory.
Physical requirements must reflect the actual duties of the position and applicable law. Reasonable accommodations will be considered in accordance with applicable requirements.
E-Logic is looking for candidates who take pride in their work demonstrate reliability and understand the importance of protecting premium furniture and customer property. Successful candidates will be team-oriented professional safety-conscious and committed to delivering a high-quality customer experience.
Applicants must provide accurate employment and qualification information and complete any applicable hiring eligibility background screening or customer-required onboarding procedures.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
E-Logic is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability genetic information veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal state or local law. E-Logic is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and complying with all applicable employment laws.
Required Experience:
Manager
About Company
E-Logic is an SBA 8(a) and HubZone Certified, Minority-Owned, Small Disadvantaged Business. The company was established in 2007.