Operations Material Handler II

The Avon Company•Zanesville, OH

About The Position

At Avon, beauty is more than skin deep. We are inspired by our community of passionate women; yesterday, today, and tomorrow. Avon is all about celebrating each other and our achievements in business and in life, inviting others to join us, and committing to be a force for good. POSITION SUMMARY: The Operations Material Handler II ensures there is always a sufficient supply of merchandise to assembly pick faces. They ensure uninterrupted order processing as well as load outbound trucks and receive inbound deliveries.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED.
Working knowledge of truck codes, mail plans, and shipping schedules.
Able to learn to operate dock equipment.
Working knowledge of the Materials Handling system, including the WMS/WCS system.
Reads station diagrams and associated finished stock codes/SKUs with actual merchandise.
Transacts merchandise via RF scanning equipment.
Use of basic arithmetic and reading shipping labels.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Handles pressure and demonstrate flexibility.
Good interpersonal skills. Maintains positive attitude.
Takes initiative. Prioritizes handling of situations.

Responsibilities

Maintains a continuous rate of process through all systems involving the processing of Representative orders.
Maintains productivity consistent with established labor standards.
Ensures that operational schedule is adhered to and that productivity standards are met.
Reports any operational challenges to appropriate supervisor and makes recommendations for improvements.
Assists in the training of new Associates.
Must comply with use of job-related personal protective equipment.
Ensures adequate supplies for equipment operation are maintained.
Follows safety policies and maintains good housekeeping in work area.
Performs other duties as assigned. Knowledgeable and able to perform all responsibilities of Operations Associate 1. Performs when necessary.
Transports packers of merchandise from reserve load locations and conveyor to Assembly bins as required, clearing conveyors daily.
Utilizes RF scanning equipment to perform transactions. Follows WMS directed tasks / commands.
Performs physical line changeover prior to the start of each Campaign.
Ensures changeovers occur accurately on all workstations.
Consolidates merchandise resulting from line changeover.
Performs rebalance moves during Campaign as directed.
Accurately transacts the handling and movement of physical inventory.
Inspects merchandise for damage or excess.
Verifies merchandise description with physical merchandise location assignment.
Splits / redistributes low inventory items between modules on the assembly lines.
Maintains awareness of microbiological release dates.
Loads outbound trucks.
Adheres to appropriate loading techniques. Maximizes cube of outbound trailer.
Focus on accuracy. Ensures package code /trailer destination parity.
Inspects all trailers at loading dock to assure they are in good condition.
Stacks full cases onto LPS auto labeling system. Operates full case labeling system.
Identifies quality issues and takes appropriate action (i.e. label integrity.
Ensures all equipment is running properly. Responds to sortation alarms. Corrects jams conditions.