Warehouse Receiving Associate Lead

The role of the Warehouse Receiving Lead is to proactively plan, execute, and oversee all receiving and transfer operations of the Receiving Department in conjunction with the warehouse management team. The Receiving Lead will coach the Receiving Associates to safely and efficiently load outgoing merchandise onto trailers and containers and unload incoming merchandise from our vendors and other AFW facilities. The Receiving Lead will coach the Receiving Associates to practice team lifting, utilize hand trucks, and ensure all merchandise is tagged and inventoried correctly.

The Receiving Lead will also coordinate and work effectively with multiple departments to continuously improve processes, maximize efficiency and exceed customer service expectations.

Compensation Package:

Pay rate:
Starting at $18.00/hour and up depending on experience

Afternoon and Weekend Premiums!

Job Requirements

• Excellent time management skills and attention to detail.
• Able to work all shifts - all schedules, evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Commitment to AFW’s safety policies and procedures and ability to promote awareness.
• Basic computer skills

Education and Experience:

High school diploma or GED is preferred; related degree preferred; equivalent combination of education and experience accepted in lieu of diploma.

Job Expectations & Responsibilities:

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Appraise employee performance, communicate goals and expectations, provide honest feedback and coach team members.
• Assist with the training of new employees and ensure that current employees are receiving ongoing training.
• Address complaints and resolve problems as needed
• Proactively manage changes in operation of the Receiving Department
• Ability to adapt to shifting priorities, demands and timelines and effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
• Positive attitude with strong inter-personal skills
• Must be able to learn, understand, and apply new technologies
• Ability to follow directions and work independently
• Time management and organizational skills
• Excellent communication skills and customer service experience
• Professional Appearance
• Demonstrate high level of attention to detail and professionalism at all times.
• Possess excellent organizational skills

Ability to work collaboratively alongside warehouse management team.

Physical Demands/Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of standing:
  Ability to sit, stand, walk, stoop, & bend for 8 hours a day.
• Coaching Receiving team members may require lifting, bending, kneeling, stooping and moving furniture.
  • Requires constant use of arms, hands, fingers, eyes, legs, and back.
  • Ability to move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing 50-100lbs
  • Lift, lower, push and pull all sizes of furniture up to and in excess of 100 lbs.

Physical Work Environment:

• Fluorescent Lighting
• Climate effected by outside conditions
• Extreme temperature fluctuations in warehouse

American Furniture Warehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V. Working Safely is a Condition of Employment at American Furniture Warehouse – an Affi‑­rma‑tive A‑‑c­tion Employer M/F/D/V.

A pre-employment drug screen, background and fit for duty exam check must be passed upon job offer.

Since 1975, our motto has been Under Promise and Over Deliver and this is exactly what we do on a daily basis! At AFW, we strongly believe in recognizing those who exemplify excellence, and reward them for contributing to our collective success. We strive to provide a great work environment for our employees and give them the knowledge and tools needed to provide our customers with an even greater buying experience.

At American Furniture Warehouse We Do It Right the First Time!

American Furniture Warehouse is a retailer of home furnishings, operating in Colorado, Arizona, and Texas. With more than 3200 employees, we pride ourselves on our ability to offer value and service to our customers. When you join AFW you become part of a professional, customer service oriented company.

AFW is seeking highly motivated, energetic, hardworking candidates to join our team.

AFW offers highly competitive pay and a full benefits package that includes 401k, medical, dental, vision and a host of voluntary programs including life insurance, disability, all at affordable rates.

• Job Identification 10288
• Job Category Transportation and Material Moving
• Posting Date 01/13/2026, 07:30 PM
• Apply Before 01/30/2026, 07:00 AM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations 6595 W Marana Center Blvd, Tucson, AZ, 85742, US (On-site)