Distribution Center Associate | Lake Forest
About The Position
Albert Uster Imports, Inc. (“AUI”) is a privately held gourmet food company headquartered in the Washington, DC area (Gaithersburg, MD) with warehouse locations across the U.S. Founded in 1968, AUI offers over 1,400 products from around the world and serves leading hotels, restaurants, casinos, cruise lines, airlines, and manufacturers. The company operates a network of distribution centers and has a national direct selling organization. AUI is part of the Vestar Capital Partners portfolio with affiliate organization, Roland Foods, LLC. AUI is proud to offer a competitive performance-based bonus structure during employment, with monthly bonuses based on key performance indicators and overall business performance.
Requirements
- 1-2 years of Warehousing/Shipping experience
- Inventory Control
- Organization Skills
- Coordination
- Decision Making
- Problem Solving
- Data Entry Skills (Must not be intimidated by computers)
- Safe work ethic
- Fast learner
- Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
- Employment is contingent upon a Favorable Background Investigation.
Nice To Haves
- Operation of warehouse Material Handling equipment a plus (manual and motorized pallet jacks, etc.)
Responsibilities
- Receive, store, and inventory product.
- Maintain all aspects of the Distribution Center.
- Receive and place all domestic and imported products into inventory within 24 hours of physical receipt.
- Report all discrepancies to the Distribution Center Manager (DCM) as appropriate.
- Receive and process all customer returns within 48 hours and oversee re-stocking and/or disposition.
- Ensure all stock is properly stored (by FIFO) and protected.
- Re-barcode as necessary.
- Pick, pack, and ship all assigned orders, ensuring proper packing/labeling instructions are followed and appropriate packaging supplies are utilized.
- Utilize Warehouse Management (WMS) and Shipping Systems.
- Ship via FedEx and UPS Manifesting Systems, as well as Delivery Contractors and Common Carriers.
- Prepare packing supplies each day in preparation for the next day's activities.
- Deliver "walk-in" orders to customers.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and hygienic environment within the warehousing area, dock areas, and building perimeter.
- Follow cleaning standards at all times.
- Report all facility infrastructure issues to the DCM or Assistant promptly.
- Assist with Customer Service requests for products or services (order entry, stock availability, item locations).
- Maintain a professional attitude and appearance.
- Operate warehouse Material Handling equipment (manual and motorized pallet jacks, etc.) is a plus.
- Perform all other duties as assigned by the DCM or Assistant.
Benefits
- Competitive performance-based bonus structure
- Monthly bonuses based on achievement of key performance indicators and overall business performance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
