Distribution Center Associate - - 1st shift - Seasonal

Galloup•Wyoming, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Kendall Group is an employee-owned company with eight divisions and over 75 locations across ten states, serving various industrial sectors including Electrical, Automation, Pipe, Valve, and Fitting products, Steam, Lighting, Industrial Controls, and Instrumentation. The company emphasizes a rewarding career path, employee ownership, and opportunities for learning and growth, with a high retention rate among its associates. The Distribution Center Associate, reporting to the Distribution Center Supervisor, is responsible for the efficient receiving, storing, and distributing of products. This role involves performing various duties to help maintain the overall efficiency and operation of the Distribution Center, with a primary focus on ensuring all stock is accounted for, processed, and organized according to 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: Ability to see, talk and hear
Physical, Mental and Visual Skills: Ability to lift, move, and carry up to 50lbs
Physical, Mental and Visual Skills: Ability to sit, stand, walk, lift, pull, and push during entire work shift
Physical, Mental and Visual Skills: Ability to climb stair/step ladders up to 16 steps, bend, stoop, crouch and kneel
Physical, Mental and Visual Skills: Ability to be on your feet for 8 hours a day

Nice To Haves

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