Porter/Housekeeping - Kendall Showroom

El Dorado Furniture was established in South Florida in 1967, El Dorado Furniture has grown to become the largest Hispanic-owned furniture retail enterprise in the United States. With services offered all over the world, the family-owned company is ranked among the top 50 furniture retailers in the country. There are currently 15 El Dorado Furniture Showrooms and 3 outlet centers in Florida. Become a part of the most unique and innovative home furnishings retailer in the country.
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This position is responsible for moving the furniture in the showroom, preparing the merchandise, and maintenance of the showroom. Maintenance includes but is not limited to assisting with cleaning and organizing the showroom including the prices and tune-ups of the displays.
Responsibilities:

• Move all furniture and accessories in the showroom.
• Load and unload merchandise into IST trucks or clients' vehicles.
• Assemble the merchandise and ensure that it is up to standards to be displayed in the showroom.
• Help decorators with the lighting of furniture displays by following instructions as to where the spotlights should be lighting each piece.
• Pack up furniture and accessories leaving the showroom.
• Maintenance of the rug rack.
• Maintenance of the showroom exterior.
• Check that the furniture is up to par with the security measures implemented in their designated area.
• Help the decorators and sales associates move heavy pieces.
• Cleaning and organizing the showroom's warehouse.
• Assist with inventory audits when necessary.
• Maintenance of the furniture and keeping it free of damage.
• Responsible for the mirrors and frames wall in the showroom.
• Assist with the touch-up of furniture, floors, and walls when necessary.
• Filling out required documentation for the company and turning them in by designated deadlines.
• Report any damaged furniture or accessories in the showroom.
• Assist with company events by helping organize and clean up after.
• Travel to other stores due to business needs when necessary.
• Clean areas assigned by supervisor which include bathrooms, boulevard entrance both indoor and outdoor, customer service office, sales associates' stations, cafeterias, and other assigned areas. Some of the cleaning responsibilities include: sweeping, moping, dusting, and vacuuming. Should also be able to operate a forklift or use a ladder in order to clean items stored in hard-to-reach areas.
• Responsible for the tune-up of assigned areas this includes maintaining the presentation of the furniture in good condition, in the showrooms for example: the beds need to be made, the pillows of the living room sets should be organized, and checking that the furniture is being exhibited properly.

Requirements:

• An excellent attitude.
• Organized person.
• Team player with good personal relationships.
• Be personable but in a professional and organized manner.
• English and Spanish preferred
• Basic mathematical skills

Physical Demands
This position requires standing and walking for long periods of time. May carry pieces that weigh more than 75 pounds. Will use ladders or operate a forklift for hard-to-reach objects.
Personal Protective Equipment

• Steel toe shoes
• Other protective equipment as required

Work Environment

• Storefront and warehouse setting.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
El Dorado Furniture is an equal-opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.
El Dorado Furniture will not discriminate or retaliate against applicants who inquire about, disclose, or discuss their compensation or that of other applicants. United States Department of Labor.
El Dorado Furniture participates in the E-Verify program in all locations as required by law.
El Dorado Furniture is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with physical and mental disabilities.
Reasonable Accommodation
El Dorado Furniture is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants with physical or mental disabilities.
Reasonable accommodation will be determined on a case-by-case basis.
Drug-Free Workplace
El Dorado Furniture is a drug-free workplace. Employees are prohibited from manufacturing, distributing, dispensing, possessing, using, or being under the influence of illegal drugs, inhalants, or controlled substances in the workplace. Any employee who violates this policy will be subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment.