Distribution Center Representative III

Avnet•Gaffney, SC

About The Position

At Avnet, relationships matter. We are a global, FORTUNE ® 500 technology distributor and solutions company that delivers design, supply chain and logistics expertise to customers at every stage of a product’s lifecycle. Our employees have a front row seat to the latest innovations shaping the world we live in and the future we share. We’re driven to help our customers around the world succeed and we do so by earning the trust of some of the biggest names in technology. Working at Avnet means being a part of a global team. We work collaboratively and with integrity, doing business the right way. For more than a century, we have partnered together to help our customers, suppliers and teammates realize the transformative possibilities of technology. Experience what’s next at Avnet! Job Summary: Performs a variety of distribution center activities related to one or more of the following processes: packing, shipping, receiving, order fulfillment, stock handling, storing, distribution and inventory support. Provides high quality, cost effective, and efficient service to meet current and future demands.

Requirements

Extensive knowledge of the organization, job, practices and procedures, enabling a high level of contribution.
Completes complex assignments requiring significant judgment, initiative and problem solving skills.
Work is performed under minimal guidance and assigned in the form of desired expectations.
Independent judgment is used to determine best approach and creativity is expected to achieve maximum results and handle new situations.
Collaboration with internal or external contacts.
May participate on teams for special assignments.
Responds to requests from senior management, internal and/or external contacts.
Actions may have significant impact to department as well as others.
Errors may be difficult to detect and remedy and potentially result in loss of customer business, materials, money and/or time.
Typically requires a minimum of five years of related experience.
High School Diploma or equivalent
May require standing for prolonged periods of time and lift up to 50 pounds
May require forklift certification
May be required to meet specified visual acuity standards if completing final inspections
Requires the ability to stand, bend, stoop, squat, twist and working at heights exceeding 15 feet

Responsibilities

Fulfills orders from stored inventory meeting customer requirements and inspection/testing processes.
Ships orders within time commitments and completes all documentation.
Communicates with lead/supervisor regarding any fulfillment issues or problems.
Receives, unpacks, and inspects incoming materials and product, and verifies against written orders.
Returns defective materials.
Ensures documentation such as packing lists, shipping labels, and other such documents are complete, accurate and processed appropriately.
Identifies, investigates, and participates in opportunities to improve processes and procedures, to include various key performance metrics.
Maintains and updates systems as required.
Other duties as assigned.