Distribution Center Associate - 1st shift

Role Summary

Reporting to the Distribution Center Supervisor, the Distribution Center Associate is responsible receiving, storing, and distributing different products by performing various duties to help maintain overall efficiency and operation of the Distribution Center.

While specific daily tasks can vary depending on the location, a Distribution Center Associates’ main responsibility is ensuring that all stock is accounted for, processed, and organized to meet company standards.

Exciting work you will do : The essential duties and responsibilities of the Distribution Center Associate position may consist of some or all, and are not limited to, the following :

• Performing defined Distribution Center activities specific to the receipt, placement into inventory, selection for shipment, and shipment of stock
• Pick orders accurately and promptly
• Pack orders
• Receive inventory accurately and promptly
• Restock inventory in designated storage areas
• Truck loading and unloading according to established procedures
• Operate forklift, hand trucks or other equipment
• Accurately identify and count inventory in assigned areas
• Maintain quality and quantity performance and production standards
• Participate in ongoing general housekeeping of Distribution Center
• Check assigned equipment for proper operation / functionality and report problems to supervision
• Follow safe work habits and established safety procedures
• Participate in safety initiatives as assigned
• Attend meetings and training sessions
• Other Distribution Center tasks as assigned

Competencies you possess :

• Service Excellence
• Results, Action Oriented
• Accountability and Responsibility
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Safety Conscious

What you’ll need :

• Work Experience : Entry Level
• Analytics / Computer Skills : Ability to use standard office equipment, including but not limited to computerized bar code scanner, printer, and standard warehouse equipment / tools;

basic math and reasoning skills

• Organization Skills : Excellent work ethic, good verbal, and communication skills; ability to work independently
• Cross-functional skills : Ability to work effectively in a team environment and through the direction of a direct Supervisor or Distribution Center Lead
• Communication Skills : Ability to communicate well with all levels of the organization; know when to request assistance when appropriate, especially when lifting heavy objects
• Physical, Mental and Visual Skills : The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disability to perform the essential functions. Ability to see, talk and hear Ability to lift, move, and carry up to 50lbs Ability to sit, stand, walk, lift, pull, and push during entire work shift Ability to climb stair / step ladders up to 16 steps, bend, stoop, crouch, and kneel Ability to be on your feet for 8 hours a day

Physical Environment : While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to temperature conditions prevalent at the time;

the noise level in the work environment is consistent with that of a distribution center

Qualifications we prefer but don’t require :

• Work Experience : Previous experience picking orders with an RF scanner is preferred;
30+ days ago