Garage Assistant at American Furniture Warehouse Co

Starting at $17.00 

Job Requirements

• Knowledge of personal protective equipment (PPE) and the ability to safely use personal protective equipment (PPE).

• Clean Motor Vehicle Record with 2 or less moving violations within the past 3 years.

• Ability to safely handle and mix AFW approved cleaning chemicals.

• Ability to efficiently work independently of direct supervision.

• Safely operate an industrial power washer and company vehicles.

• Coordinate and work effectively with multiple departments to continuously improve processes, maximize efficiency and exceed expectations.

Job Expectations

• Commitment to AFW’s safety policies and procedures and the ability to promote safety awareness.

• Power wash AFW property including but not limited to curbs, sidewalks, stairways, man doors, and dock doors.

• Drive and operate the vehicle under 15 mph in and around the warehouse, storage lot, and staging area.

• Power wash our truck fleet by hand washing and power washing

• Clean and maintain the fuel island, diesel exhaust fluid tank (DEF Tank), and any other equipment and or property as requested by the AFW management team.

• Maintain high levels of safety, quality, and housekeeping while achieving productivity standards established.

• Inspect the fleet and report any possible damage or vehicles needing maintenance to the AFW management team.

• Initiative to work in a physically demanding, fast-paced environment for an extended period of time.

• Able to communicate effectively with team members and supervisors.

• Positive attitude with strong interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work required shift, which includes but not limited to evenings, weekends, holidays and attendance to all mandatory meetings.

Physical Requirements

• Requires the ability to stand, walk, stoop, & bend for 8 hours or more daily.

• Requires constant use of arms, hands, fingers, eyes, legs, and back.

• The Garage Assistant position may require the ability to lift, lower, push and pull all sizes of truck washing equipment up to 100 lbs. frequently and ability to handle/manipulate up to 250 lbs. frequently.

Physical Work Environment

• Fluorescent Lighting

• Concrete Flooring

• Climate effected by outside conditions including extreme heat/cold.

• Considerable exterior noise

• Extreme temperature fluctuations in the warehouse.

A pre-employment drug screen and pre-employment background check must be passed upon job offer.

American Furniture Warehouse provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.