Distribution Associate
About The Position
The Distribution Associate moves, prepares, counts, and weighs products in and around a distribution warehouse. The role supports receiving, shipping sales orders and material transfer orders, processing inbound product, and handling shipping supplies. The associate communicates daily workload needs and operational or safety concerns to management and coworkers, follows warehouse safety standards, and contributes to a team environment using lean enterprise practices and problem-solving frameworks. The position is based in Sparks, Nevada, in a warehouse environment, with a regular 40-hour workweek and minimal overtime as needed.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Basic computer skills and the ability to accurately use Windows-based programs.
- Ability to learn Milbank’s shipping systems, IFS, and C2K.
- Certified forklift operator.
- Ability to lift materials weighing up to 60 pounds and handle products weighing up to 150 pounds.
- Full range of body motion, including bending, twisting, reaching, stooping, kneeling, or otherwise maneuvering the entire body, and dexterous use of both hands.
- Ability to be present when scheduled.
- Ability to communicate effectively with management, coworkers, and leadership.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with UPS World Ship.
Responsibilities
- Load, unload, and move materials in and around the distribution warehouse using a forklift, order picker, pallet jack, or hand truck as required.
- Stack, palletize, or otherwise prepare products for storage or shipment.
- Weigh or physically count products to determine quantities received, shipped, or used in product movement.
- Communicate with management to receive daily workload and assignments.
- Coordinate with coworkers to complete warehouse activities, including shipping sales orders and material transfer orders, receiving inbound products, handling DO and RMA items, and shipping supplies.
- Communicate operational and safety issues to leadership for review.
- Comply with warehouse safety standards and use required safety equipment.
- Establish and use lean enterprise frameworks and systems, including visual management, problem solving, standard work, and kaizen.
- Adhere to and promote the HR Pledge, cooperate with teammates to achieve goals and deliverables, resolve difficult challenges through the problem-solving process, and embrace the company's core principles.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
