Distribution Center Specialist

AWC Career•Baton Rouge, LA

13h

About The Position

The Distribution Center Specialist supports the day-to-day operation of AWC’s warehouse and distribution activities. The role handles receiving, put-away, inventory accuracy, picking, packing, shipping, cycle counts, and customer deliveries. The specialist is expected to handle materials accurately and safely, provide responsive customer service, and help maintain an organized, productive distribution center. The position also involves operating company vehicles and material-handling equipment, completing local customer deliveries, and representing AWC professionally.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Experience operating a forklift and other warehouse material-handling equipment.
Ability to safely lift, push, pull, stand, stoop, kneel, squat, and reach throughout the workday.
Ability to safely move and/or lift parts weighing up to 45 pounds.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to inventory accuracy, quality, and safe work practices.
Ability to provide professional, responsive customer service to customers, sales representatives, and internal team members.
Ability to meet productivity expectations while consistently adhering to safety policies.
Demonstrated reliability, including regular attendance and punctuality.
Self-motivation, a sense of urgency, and flexibility to work extended hours when business needs require.
Ability to successfully complete applicable pre-employment requirements, including a physical, drug screen, and motor vehicle record check.

Nice To Haves

2 or more years of experience in a warehouse, distribution center, logistics, or similar environment.
Experience with warehouse management, ERP, inventory, or order-fulfillment systems.

Responsibilities

Safely and accurately receive and unload motor freight, UPS, and other incoming shipments.
Complete stock put-away activities and maintain appropriate inventory slotting locations.
Pick, pack, weigh, and process outbound shipments accurately and efficiently.
Print delivery tickets, pull materials for fulfillment, and verify purchase order notes and material requirements.
Prepare bills of lading and other required documentation for motor freight shipments.
Coordinate carrier pickups and safely load outbound motor freight shipments.
Coordinate and document customer will-call orders to ensure accurate and timely pickup.
Maintain warehouse inventory organization, accuracy, and general housekeeping standards.
Participate in required quarterly physical inventory counts and cycle-count activities.
Receive and verify purchase orders and confirm sales orders within AWC’s internal .NET system.
Operate company vehicles and material-handling equipment safely and in accordance with company policies and applicable regulations.
Complete local customer deliveries safely, accurately, and professionally while representing AWC positively.
Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.