Loader
Join our winning team, 1915 South, as a Loader. 1915 South owns and operates 30 Ashley stores and 3 distribution centers across the southeast, including locations in Georgia, Florida, Alabama, North Carolina, Mississippi, and Virginia. Our company is focused on employee growth and development, providing exceptional customer service and being passionate about what we do! If you want to take your career to a new level of professional success with the #1 Furniture Brand in the world, complete an application with us today!
The Loader is responsible for efficiently loading and unloading products within the warehouse and onto delivery trucks. This role ensures accurate order fulfillment, proper product handling, and timely shipment of goods. The Warehouse Loader works in a fast-paced environment while maintaining safety standards, organization, and productivity goals.
Job Duties:
· Pick, pack, and stage outbound orders following company standards for accuracy and quality.
· Perform inventory activities, including cycle counts, stock rotation (FIFO/LIFO as required).
· Sort, label, and organize materials to maintain a clean and efficient warehouse layout.
· Prepare shipments, including, shrink-wrapping, pad wrapping and applying shipping labels or documentation to adequately distinguish product differences.
· Load and unload trucks safely using approved methods and equipment.
· Maintain accurate records in warehouse management systems (WMS) or handheld scanners.
· Keep work areas clean and free of hazards, following 5S and company housekeeping guidelines.
· Follow all safety rules, policies, and procedures, including PPE requirements.
· Assist with special projects, inventory adjustments, or operational tasks as needed.
Required Qualifications:
· Education: High school diploma or equivalent, required.
· Experience: Retail sales, specifically furniture, preferred.
Physical and Work Environment Requirements:
· Physical Demands: Standing/walking for extended periods; Able to lift and maneuver furniture up to 150+ lbs. with assistance.
· Work Environment: Distribution Center/Warehouse
· Schedule: Weekdays, Weekends, and Holidays, as required.
Why 1915 South?
· Compensation Competitive commission-based pay with performance bonuses
· Benefits Comprehensive benefits package for you and your family, including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
· Paid Time Off Paid vacation and sick leave
· Retirement: 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions
· Tuition Assistance College tuition support through Thomas University
· Employee Discounts Generous employee discounts on furniture
· Career Development Long-term career advancement opportunities with a strong promote-from-within culture. Many of our leaders at 1915 South began their careers here- when you join us, you’re not just taking a job, you’re building a future!

1915 South is a family-owned and privately held home furnishings retailer operating Ashley stores across the Southeastern United States.
Our history began in 1915 with a single hardware store in Pelham, Georgia, founded by Moses Wright Turner, Sr. and his son, Moses Wright Turner, Jr. Over more than a century and with the influence, investment and vision of Scott and Russell Turner, 1915 South has become the growing retailer we are today - ranked #50 on America’s Top 100 Furniture Stores list as of 2025.
We opened our first Ashley store in 2002 and now operate 30 locations, supported by a team committed to exceptional service, operational excellence, and building lasting customer connection.
Current Retail Footprint:
Florida: 12 stores
Georgia: 7 stores, 1 distribution center
Alabama: 5 stores, 1 distribution center
North Carolina: 4 stores, 1 distribution center
Mississippi: 1 store
Virginia: 1 store
Growth Timeline:
1915: Turner family opens original hardware store in Pelham, GA
1940s–50s: Expansion into furniture with stores in Bainbridge and Tifton, GA
2002: First Ashley store opens in Tallahassee, FL
2003–2007: Rapid expansion adding 10 stores across 5 states
2014–2015: Stores added in Albany, GA and Danville, VA
2017: First Ashley Outlet opens in Greensboro, NC
2018: Acquisition of Macon and Warner Robins, GA stores
2020: Five-store acquisition expands presence in the Gulf Coast region
2022: Acquisition of the Jacksonville, FL market
2023: Opening of the Ashley store in Valdosta, GA
2025: Opening in Yulee, FL and St. Augustine, FL
We’re proud to serve our guests and associates across the Southeast and are actively investing in people, real estate, and communities to shape the future of home furnishings retail.
Our Leadership Team:
Russell Turner, Owner & CEO
Justin Woods, President
Frank Pina, VP - Sales
Melanie Stephens, VP – Operations
Amanda Hall, VP – Merchandising & Marketing
Bill Dixon, VP – Strategy
Leah Odom, Chief of Staff