Pallet Picking Specialist - Inventory Optimization | AM

Digi-Key Electronics•Thief River Falls, MN

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Pallet Picking Specialist supports the daily success of outbound distribution functions at DigiKey’s Product Distribution Center (PDC). The role primarily involves picking large quantities of product and transporting it to appropriate warehouse locations, along with other duties as assigned. 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. The starting base pay rate is $20.00 per hour; the position may also be eligible for shift, skill, and/or team lead pay differentials.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Acquire and maintain forklift certification; certification is provided by DigiKey.
Regular and exemplary use of Order Picker, Turret Truck, 8900 motorized pallet cart, and forklifts is required for this step, and equipment use is required to fulfill the role.
Ability to read, write, and communicate in English.
Basic computer navigation and typing skills.
Ability to maintain a positive, professional, and enthusiastic outlook.
Demonstrated ability to multitask and quickly change focus based on employee or management requests.
Ability to solve problems quickly and efficiently and collaborate with peers and leaders as needed.
Ability to manage time effectively to keep parts and orders moving throughout the building.
Dependable, responsible contributor committed to excellence and success.
Ability to use required 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.
Ability to 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 above shoulder level with hands and arms.
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, including moving large or oversize picks to pack racking and moving product from pallets or crates for storage, shipment, or delivery to production, shipping, and receiving areas.
Use a stock picker to pick orders, which may require working up to 30 feet above the floor.
Transport non-conveyable product, or conveyable product requiring action such as return to stock or processing cancelled orders, using an RF device.
Assist with locating product that needs to be expedited.
Pick parts using a handheld device that directs the worker to the parts’ locations.
Operate power industrial vehicles and pallet jacks in accordance with equipment and safety policies, with limited supervision.
Participate as a team member to meet departmental goals.
Uphold high safety standards and maintain organizational KPIs.