Associate, Shipping

Description

Follow established procedures and guidelines to receive, handle, store, record, and dispatch goods in a store or warehouse.

Receive incoming goods; check for damage and for discrepancies between goods and invoices. Accurately sort, label, and store goods;

arrange storage to optimize warehouse space. Pick, pack, and dispatch outgoing goods according to written or verbal requests or orders.

Enter data into a database or other computerized system to maintain up-to-date stock records; retrieve stored information to respond to enquiries (for example on inventory levels or delivery schedules).

Perform other routine clerical activities according to the organization's established procedures. These activities may include answering telephones;

updating stock cards and inventory records; and completing receipt, transfer, delivery, and dispatch forms. Under direct supervision : * Responsible for a variety of functions within the distribution center, such as receiving, stocking, loading and unloading merchandise, picking and operating heavy-duty equipment such as pallet jacks or forklifts

Knowledge & Skill Requirements :

High school diploma or equivalent education; Associate’s degree preferred* One year of experience preferred

Knowledge & Application :

• Basic level of education will be required; reading, writing, and basic numeracy
• Required to follow simple instructions* No formal occupational training required* Non-office based roles may operate some simple equipment under guidance and instruction

Problem Solving :

• Problems encountered will be defined, repetitive, and routine with a solution readily available
• All nonstandard problems will be referred to supervisor or more experienced incumbent* Solutions are obvious or there are a finite number of clear-cut alternatives* Solutions can be reached and applied immediately

Interaction :

Interaction with others is limited to own team with little requirement for internal or external contact* Basic numeracy and literacy skills required* Displays common courtesy and politeness and uses basic verbal skills

Impact :

Supports the achievement of goals through personal effort in own work area* Impact will be limited to the delivery of own work tasks which will be managed on a day-to-day or task-by-task basis* Financial / business impact will typically be considered immeasurable

Accountability :

Accountable for delivery of own tasks to agreed time and quality standards* Typically no awareness of cost and profitability required* Performance measured frequently against predefined service level requirements or equivalent metric

Hiring Range :

$13.25 USD - $16.56 USD per hour

Incentive Potential : This position is eligible for additional compensation awards that may include an annual incentive plan, sales incentive, or commission potential.

Specific details of the additional compensation eligibility for this position will be provided during the recruiting and interview process.

Benefits at VF Corporation : You can review a general overview of each benefit program offered, including this year's medical plan rates on and by clicking Looking to Join VF?

Detailed information on your benefits will be provided during the hiring process.