Distribution Center Associate - 2nd Shift

Galloup•Knoxville, TN

39d

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Work Experience: Previous experience picking orders with an RF scanner is preferred; ability to operate warehouse equipment including forklifts, hand trucks, crane, etc.

Responsibilities

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