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Unison designs and curates a selection of modern home furnishings, specializing in textiles distinguished by unique pattern and timeless quality. We believe good design integrates well in any home, complementing both modern and traditional interiors. What does it mean to stand in Unison? It’s where modern meets timeless, where originality and versatility come together, where good design merges quality with sustainability.

We are looking for intelligent, organized and creative people who are passionate about great design and customer experience to grow an exceptional team. We are located in Chicago with online retail and a direct to consumer catalog.

Available Positions:

Fulfillment Associate - Furniture

As the Fulfillment Associate at Unison, you will have a critical role in the organization and fulfillment of every product and package. This role will focus on our furniture collection, where you will help oversee quality assurance of shipments and the seamless execution of daily operations in our warehouse. Most importantly, you will serve as the last point of contact before a customer receives a package, ensuring the customer experience meets and exceeds their highest expectations.

We are looking for a self-starter with a keen attention to detail and exceptional organizational skills. Someone driven to exceed expectations and brings a positive attitude each and every day.

Unison is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Role + Responsibilities

• Learn and maintain knowledge of the full Unison catalog and the organization of each item in the warehouse. Ensuring the Unison warehouse is managed in an efficient, clean and safe manner.
• Manage the end-to-end picking, packing and shipping of Unison orders. Drive efficiency through the fulfillment process by maintaining fast and accurate order processing.
• Receive inbound furniture shipments and prep/schedule outbound customer furniture orders. Transport samples and palletized items between Unison’s two warehouses to best support inbound and outbound operations.
• Maintain packaging standards to ensure secure delivery and provide insights into areas of improvement.
• Responsible for breaking down boxes/packaging and recycling as an end-of-day procedure.
• Assist with the receipt, inspection and stocking of inbound shipments. Perform quality assurance and provide product-specific insights that are reported to the merchandising team.
• Help manage ongoing inventory cycle counts and annual inventory process. Report on inventory discrepancies and defective or damaged items.

Required Skills + Experience

• 2-3 years of experience in a warehouse or a fulfillment center is highly preferred.
• Valid Class C driver’s license (non-CDL) with the ability to drive a 26’ box truck.
• Experience handling case goods and large furniture items is required. Prepping shipments for LTL and White Glove handling is preferred.
• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent with strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Possess an excellent attention to detail, positive attitude and ability to work quickly and efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with the Microsoft Office suite and have the ability/willingness to learn new software is imperative to the fulfillment process.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs regularly throughout the day and be capable of moving heavy boxes and furniture. This position also requires the ability to be on your feet for long periods of time.
• Regularly lift large furniture pieces waist to chest high with the assistance of another team member, push/pull fully loaded pallets with a pallet jack and regularly push crated dressers/beds/bookcases across open floors.
• Comfortable climbing ladders and rolling safety ladders to stock and/or retrieve merchandise.
• Maintain professional appearance and dependable reliability during hours of operation.
• Experience in a home goods/furniture, e-commerce, or start-up environment is a plus.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan With Employer Match
• Employee Discount
• Unison Product Credit
• Employee Referral Program
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Sick Leave
• Parental Leave
• Ventra Transit Benefit Program
• Summer Hours

Schedule

Full-time position at 40 hours per week. Unison’s regular hours of operation are 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday in our Chicago Headquarters at 5480 N. Elston Avenue.

Pay Range

$22.00 - $26.00 Hourly

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Future Opportunities

We are always interested to hear from experienced professionals who would like to potentially join our team. If your experience doesn't align with any role we are currently hiring for, please feel free to send an email with your resume to careers@unisonhome.com to be considered for opportunities in the future.

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