Pallet Picking Specialist - Inventory Optimization | AM

DigiKey • Thief River Falls, MN

10d • Onsite

About The Position

The Pallet Picking Associate supports daily outbound functions within the Product Distribution Center, including picking, packing, and shipping. The role primarily involves picking large quantities of product and transporting it to appropriate warehouse locations, along with other assigned duties. This is an essential onsite role requiring regular onsite attendance. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 5:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Acquire and maintain forklift certification; certification is provided by DigiKey.
• Regular and exemplary use of an Order Picker, Turret Truck, 8900 motorized pallet cart, and forklifts is required for this step; equipment use to fulfill the role is required.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English.
• Basic computer navigation and typing skills.
• Ability to provide a positive, professional, and enthusiastic outlook.
• Ability to multitask and change focus quickly based on employee or management requests.
• Ability to solve problems quickly and efficiently and collaborate with peers and leaders to resolve issues.
• Ability to manage time effectively to keep parts and orders moving through the building.
• Dependable, responsible contribution and commitment to excellence and success.
• Regular and exemplary operation of the specified equipment while maintaining a high standard of safety for oneself and other employees.
• Ability to perform repetitive motions involving the hands, head, and other body parts.
• Ability to walk or stand on concrete for 8–10 hours.
• Routinely lift 5–10 pounds, occasionally lift up to 50 pounds, and rarely lift 77 pounds or more with lift assistance.
• Ability to push boxes, occasionally up to 50 pounds, from the heavy box lift to a conveyor.
• Ability to twist or bend, occasionally climb stairs, and reach with hands and arms above shoulder level.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future employment-based immigration sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Locate, retrieve, and move product between warehouse locations, from pallets or crates, and to storage, shipment, production workers, shipping, or receiving areas.
• Use a stock picker to pick orders, which may require working up to 30 feet high.
• Transport non-conveyable product to an area where it can be actioned, and move conveyable product requiring action, such as returns to stock or cancelled orders, using an RF device.
• Assist with locating product for expedited orders when needed.
• Pick parts using a handheld device that directs the associate to the picking location.
• Operate power industrial vehicles and pallet jacks in accordance with equipment policies and rules, with limited supervision.
• Participate as a team member to meet departmental goals.
• Uphold safety standards and maintain organizational KPIs.

Benefits

• Highly competitive benefits package
• Relocation assistance available for specific full-time product distribution roles
• Sign-on bonus available for specific full-time product distribution roles

What This Job Offers

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