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Steinhafels

Sells home furniture, mattresses and decor

Housekeeping Associate

Full-TimeDeadline 9/28/27
No salary listed
Entry
Schaumburg, IL, USA
In Person
Cleaning & Custodial ServicesJanitorial Services

About the job

Requirements
  • Ability to take direction and work effectively as part of a team while completing tasks according to company procedures.
  • Understanding of proper cleaning techniques and appropriate cleaning products for different surfaces, including safe and efficient use.
  • Ability to work quickly without compromising quality during shifts.
  • Ability to perform frequent bending, kneeling, and walking for approximately 80% of the workday and complete physical tasks throughout the shift.
  • Availability to work weekends as part of the regular schedule.
Responsibilities
  • Perform routine cleaning throughout the store, including sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, and dusting.
  • Clean and sanitize restrooms regularly, restock supplies, and maintain hygienic conditions.
  • Clean and maintain break rooms and hospitality spaces, including sanitizing and stocking necessary supplies.
  • Empty trash bins and dispose of waste safely and sanitarily while keeping trash areas neat and organized.
  • Maintain store floors by sweeping, mopping, and promptly cleaning spills or debris to prevent hazards.
  • Monitor cleaning-supply inventory and notify management when supplies are low or need replenishment.
  • Participate in special cleaning projects, including seasonal deep cleaning, floor waxing, and cleaning windows and other high-traffic areas as needed.
  • Maintain a clean and inviting store environment that supports a positive customer experience.
  • Follow health and safety regulations when using cleaning chemicals and equipment, including proper handling and storage of cleaning supplies.

About the company

Steinhafels sells furniture, mattresses and home decor to households through stores in Wisconsin, Illinois and Indiana and an online shop. Its catalog covers indoor and outdoor living spaces, with sofas, bedroom furniture and dining sets alongside rugs, lighting and accessories. Shoppers choose from brands such as Flexsteel, La-Z-Boy and Tempur-Pedic, compare styles in person, and purchase pieces for individual rooms or an entire home. The business earns revenue from merchandise sales and services, with customers choosing store pickup or delivery to their homes. Founded in 1934 in Milwaukee, Steinhafels is headquartered in Waukesha, Wisconsin.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Waukesha, WI

Founded

1934

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What believers are saying

  • Waukesha assemblers have compressed schedules: Steinhafels lists four 10-hour days as an alternative to five eight-hour days.
  • Protection plans encourage return purchases: Steinhafels gives unused-plan customers a store coupon equal to the plan price.
  • Commercial sales reach beyond households: Steinhafels assigns business and nonprofit customers a dedicated account manager.

What critics are saying

  • Waukesha forklift work reaches 40 feet: Steinhafels requires comfort with heights and small spaces.
  • Compressed schedules still include weekends: Steinhafels' Waukesha assembler role requires one weekend day every week.
  • Custom-order timing depends on suppliers: Steinhafels warns made-to-order furniture has extended waits that vary by vendor.

What makes Steinhafels unique

  • Employees own the retailer: Steinhafels' stock is entirely held through its employee ownership plan.
  • Steinhafels makes mattresses itself: its New Berlin factory produces mattresses for commercial customers.
  • Design work starts without commitment: Decorating Solutions gives shoppers a free consultation with certified interior designers.

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