Distribution Associate II - Third Shift
About The Position
The Distribution Associate II performs physical tasks involved in shipping, receiving, storing, and distributing products, materials, parts, supplies, and equipment. The role includes verifying incoming goods against purchase orders or invoices and maintaining accurate records. Associates may operate powered warehouse equipment, including forklifts, and perform functions to fulfill customer orders for shipment. Depending on business needs and direction from a supervisor or group leader, duties may include customer service support, repackaging and reconfiguring shop order builds, receiving, replenishment, cycle counting, picking, packing, and manifesting. The associate may be trained in one or more of these disciplines and must work all assigned hours and perform other duties as directed. This position is associated with the Lynchburg, Virginia Distribution Center. Applicants must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer; visa sponsorship is not available.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Basic PC knowledge and working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
- WMS experience and familiarity with RF technology and supply chain operations.
- Desire to apply continuous improvement concepts and team-building skills.
- Working knowledge of powered industrial truck operations.
- Must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States; visa sponsorship is unavailable.
Responsibilities
- Load and unload trucks using powered and non-powered material-handling equipment, delivering shipments to appropriate destinations throughout the facility.
- Replenish and order inventory when shelves are emptied.
- Retrieve supplies from upper-level rack locations for distribution associates when needed.
- Assist with special requests to locate supplies on warehouse shelves.
- Manually count locations and trailers when assisting in the cabinet team area to keep inventory current.
- Shrink-wrap pallets as needed to prepare orders for shipment.
- Complete occasional training in receiving functions and fork truck operations as needed.
- Keep training up to date and comply with site and job-specific quality requirements.
- Organize and prioritize timely receipt of incoming shipments of vision care products.
- Maintain accurate inventory of vision care products.
- Maintain fork truck certification and comply with standard operating procedures, safety, and quality guidelines.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Disability insurance
- Life insurance
- 401(k) plan and company match
- Tuition reimbursement for select degrees
- Company holidays
- Well-being benefits
- Sick time
- Floating holidays
- Paid vacation
- Potential eligibility for short-term and/or long-term incentives
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
