Distribution Center Associate

Rexel•Altamont, NY

37d•$18 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

Employee's level and pay will be dependent on their level of experience, knowledge, and capabilities. The Distribution Center Associate - Combined is responsible for signing for deliveries, checking in and putting away product, picking material for outgoing orders, and packing orders for delivery. Will be responsible for safely operating various types of material handling equipment and tools.

Requirements

No experience required
Certification to operate forklift, hand truck, pallet jack and other warehouse equipment preferred
High School or GED - Preferred
Ability to effectively communicate with co-workers to aid in satisfying customer requirements
Ability to resolve basic issues and problems
Possess a beginning knowledge of subject matter, demonstrating ability to perform in a singular functional area
Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations in order to accurately complete job tasks
Ability to organize and prioritize job tasks and requirements
Ability to meet deadlines
Ability to safely operate various types of material handling equipment
Ability to work overtime as needed

Nice To Haves

Certification to operate forklift, hand truck, pallet jack and other warehouse equipment preferred
High School or GED - Preferred

Responsibilities

Contribute to a culture and environment focused daily on employee safety and a safe work environment. Assume responsibility for immediately addressing safety concerns
Receive material coming into the building by vendors, customers, or other distribution centers
Verify the quantity and description of materials received by checking merchandise against the packing list
Prepare a receiving report if none is available
Assemble and fill orders to be shipped to customers or branches
Load common carrier and company vehicles
Process paperwork regarding UPS shipments including: verifying that the merchandise to be shipped is correct, applying the correct UPS postage tape, following customer shipping instructions and insuring the shipment when necessary
Pack each order into a container and arrange the container onto a shelf according to truck route
Gather assembled orders that are in carts and verify their quantities and descriptions against the invoice
General maintenance of the distribution center; sweeping and disposing of trash/cardboard
Perform other duties as assigned

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
401K with Employer Match
Paid vacation and sick time
Paid company holidays plus flexible personal days per year
Tuition Reimbursement
Health & Wellness Programs
Flexible Spending Accounts
HSA Accounts
Commuter Transit Benefits
Additional Optional Insurance such as Pet Insurance, Legal Assistance, Critical Illness, Home and Auto Insurance to name a few.
Employee Discount Programs
Professional Training & Development Programs
Career Advancement Opportunities - We like to promote from within