Distribution Clerk II

Kele • Bartlett, TN

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Distribution Clerk II is expected to demonstrate the ability to work in a safe manner, ensure accuracy in all transactions, and meet or maintain the position’s production requirements in thirty days or less. This role involves various tasks related to inbound and outbound shipments, as well as order picking within a warehouse environment. The company, Kele Inc., is a leading distribution and solutions partner with national reach and a global presence, founded in 1983. They provide millions of in-stock parts from over 300 brands to drive automation and efficiency in various facilities. Kele aims to empower progress for maintenance managers, engineers, contractors, and others by delivering parts rapidly, offering custom assemblies, and providing unmatched support. With 12 locations nationwide and headquarters in Tennessee, Kele combines technical expertise, rapid logistics, and a solutions-first mindset. They foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and customer obsession.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Ability to appropriately respond to questions from managers or other team members
• Basic computer skills required.
• May be required to use RF equipment
• Forklift experience required.
• Ability to lift or move up to 20 pounds on a regular basis.
• Ability to lift or move up to 40 pounds on an occasional basis.
• Ability to stand for periods of up to eight (8) hours per workday.

Responsibilities

• Verifies and keeps records on outgoing shipments and prepares items for shipment.
• Compares identifying information and counts, weighs, or measures items of outgoing shipments to verify information against shipping orders or other records.
• Packages SKUs as instructed using correct packing materials.
• Processes shipments using the provided shipping system following all instructions.
• Affixes shipping labels on packed cartons or identifies shipping information on cartons.
• Posts weights for shipping charges.
• Examines outgoing shipments to ensure shipments meet specifications.
• Stocks and prepares workstation with shipping materials and supplies.
• Counts, sorts, or weighs incoming articles to verify receipt of items on requisition or packing list and examines stock to verify conformance to specifications.
• Communicates inaccuracies on inbound SKUs to the Receiving Supervisor and stages freight in question as directed (OSD storage), marking paperwork as needed.
• Stores articles in bins, on floor, or on shelves, according to identifying information such as part number, size, system directions or type of material.
• Transfers receipts to stocking zone, storing in overstock if needed; completes put away of non-conveyable receipts.
• Handles inbound personal packages as directed (keeps log and forwards to mail room).
• Verifies inbound items are shelf/saleable ready; labels/re-packs as needed.
• Stocks parts transferred from other facilities and fills out internal documents as needed.
• Opens, logs, and transfers returned goods to the Returns department and helps re-box and stock large returned goods.
• Forwards return transfer documents to Receiving Supervisor for adjustments.
• Cuts stock to size to fill order.
• Moves or transports material or supplies to other departments.
• Helps Zone Pickers with large items requiring the use of powered lifts.
• Backs up domestic shipping as needed.
• Replenishes and picks customer orders while maintaining a neat and orderly work environment.
• Uses RF equipment to pick customer orders, work orders, shipping orders, or replenishments as well as determining items to be moved, gathered, or distributed while maintaining production standard.
• Conveys materials and items from receiving areas/conveyor belt to stocking or other storage areas.
• Sorts and places materials or items on racks, shelves, or in bins according to predetermined sequence such as home location, size, type, style, color, or product code.
• Picks customer orders from stock and places orders on pallets or carts or conveys orders to packing station or shipping department.
• Verifies materials are marked with identifying information.
• Opens boxes, pallets and other containers.
• Counts items for distribution within DC to ensure conformance to company standards.
• Uses handheld RF equipment to enter records.
• Can be certified to drive electric lift to transport stored items from stock locations to shipping stations.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance
• HSA
• FSA (medical and dependent care)
• 401(k) with employer match up to 4% with immediate vesting
• Employer-paid short- and long-term disability coverage
• Employer-paid basic life and AD&D insurance; supplemental life for employees and dependents available
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid maternity leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED