Warehouse Associate Palletizer - 1st. Shift

External Ocean State Job Lot•North Kingstown, RI

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Palletizer works in the Ocean State Job Lot Distribution Center, building and preparing pallets according to company standards for safety, quality, and productivity so merchandise is accurately prepared for shipment. The role handles pallets through activation, storage, and closing, and includes building, stacking, wrapping, running, and sorting pallets; loading and unloading freight; scanning and documenting merchandise; and separating, labeling, and dating merchandise for designated store groups or areas. The position regularly uses pallet jacks, RF scanners, and related equipment. The work schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM. The role is primarily in a distribution-center warehouse with temperature extremes, noise, and moving conveyors and equipment. It requires regularly lifting and moving up to 50 pounds, bending, lifting, stretching, reaching below the waist and above the head, and remaining stationary or continually moving for up to 10–12 hours per day. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Requirements

Satisfactorily complete the Powered Equipment Training Program and obtain the required license.
Satisfactorily complete the Splitting Area Training Program and pass the Splitting Area proficiency test.
Ability to operate powered industrial equipment and obtain any applicable license.
Excellent attention to detail and ability to comply with established standards.
English speaking, reading, and comprehension skills.
Ability to learn to use an RF scanner and wrapping machine.
Ability to meet area productivity, quality, safety, housekeeping, and attendance standards.
Ability to regularly lift and move 50 pounds.
Ability to bend, lift, stretch, and reach below the waist and above the head.
Ability to remain stationary and/or continually move for up to 10–12 hours per day.
Effective communication skills and ability to build and maintain a culture of trust and respect.
Team-oriented approach, including embracing others’ ideas and contributing to a common purpose.
Self-motivation, ability to work with minimal supervision, and ability to proactively prioritize multiple tasks.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

Work with pallets through the entire cycle of activation, storage, and closing.
Build, stack, wrap, run, and sort pallets according to established standards.
Load and unload freight efficiently and safely.
Operate and inspect technology and equipment, including walkie-talkies and powered or manual pallet jacks.
Complete RF scanning, consolidation, and documentation.
Separate merchandise for different store groups or designated areas.
Accurately label and date merchandise with identification numbers, packing slip information, and category numbers.
Maintain a neat, orderly, and clean work area that meets or exceeds area safety, quality, and productivity standards.
Comply with standard operating procedures and OSHA standards.
Perform other duties and tasks as requested by supervisors or managers.