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Steinhafels

Sells home furniture, mattresses and decor

Housekeeping Associate

Full-TimeDeadline 9/19/27
No salary listed
Entry
Downers Grove, IL, USA
In Person
Cleaning & Custodial ServicesJanitorial Services

About the job

Requirements
  • The candidate must be able to focus on cleanliness and presentation, ensuring all areas are maintained to the highest standards.
  • The candidate must be able to take direction and work effectively as part of a team while completing tasks according to company procedures.
  • The candidate must understand proper cleaning techniques and the appropriate use of cleaning products for different surfaces to ensure safety and efficiency.
  • The candidate must be able to work quickly without compromising quality and maintain productivity during shifts.
  • The candidate must have the physical stamina for frequent bending, kneeling, and walking approximately 80% of the time, and be able to perform physical tasks throughout the shift.
  • The candidate must be available to work weekends as part of the regular schedule.
Responsibilities
  • Perform routine cleaning duties throughout the store, including sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, and dusting, to maintain a clean and presentable environment for customers and staff.
  • Clean and sanitize restrooms regularly, restock supplies, and ensure a hygienic and pleasant experience for customers.
  • Clean and maintain break rooms and hospitality spaces, ensuring they are tidy, sanitized, and properly stocked with necessary supplies.
  • Empty trash bins and dispose of waste safely and sanitarily, keeping trash areas neat and organized.
  • Maintain floors throughout the store 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 positive shopping environment by ensuring the store is clean and inviting for customers.
  • Adhere to 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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