Part-Time Warehouse Freight Specialist

The Buckle, Inc.•Kearney, NE

12h•Onsite

About The Position

The Distribution Center Specialist I performs Generalist responsibilities while meeting or exceeding productivity, quality, and accuracy standards. The teammate develops specialized expertise in a designated functional area and supports Distribution Center operations. This role focuses on freight handling and/or Pick to Light order fulfillment, with cross-training in related processes and other departments as assigned. The Freight Specialist manually handles inbound and outbound freight, performs freight processing and verification, releases freight to outbound areas using the Condor program on an iPad, and safely operates material-handling equipment. The role may also support Pick to Light fulfillment and Backstock 998 freight release and put-away functions. Pick to Light duties include picking and packing store orders and supplies, maintaining inventory accuracy, meeting productivity standards, opening cartons, and supporting order verification and preparation. The teammate works in a Distribution Center, contributes to a positive team environment, and may be assigned special projects or duties in distribution or online fulfillment warehouses. Business needs may require travel between warehouses during a shift. This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, or one to three months of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
A valid driver’s license and an insurable driving record when required to drive a company vehicle.
Forklift certification when required to operate a forklift.
Ability to stand for up to 8 hours or more; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
Ability to occasionally climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 30 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 60 pounds.
Comfort working at heights on a multilevel mezzanine and ability to climb multiple levels of stairs daily.
Ability to regularly bend, twist, and turn at the waist.
Close, distance, color, and peripheral vision; depth perception; and ability to adjust focus.

Responsibilities

Manually lift, load, and unload inbound or outbound freight boxes for up to 8 hours at a time and safely operate a transfer cart to move freight to processing areas.
Handle approximately 3,000 inbound freight cartons per day by transferring them to and from conveyors and outbound FedEx trailers.
Use the Condor program on an iPad to release freight from Processing to the outbound Pick to Light area.
Perform freight processing and verification to ensure the accuracy and integrity of inbound orders.
Cross-train on the Pick to Light system and support order fulfillment as needed.
Cross-train in the Backstock 998 area to support freight release and put-away; restock totes to Pick to Light lines using a dolly as required.
Safely operate forklifts and pallet jacks in accordance with company safety standards.
Pick an average of 3,000–4,000 pieces of freight per day using the Pick to Light system and fulfill an average of 100–175 boxes per day for shipment to stores.
Fulfill store supply mail and special orders daily.
Maintain inventory accuracy at or above 98% through careful product handling and verification.
Meet or exceed productivity standards of 450 units processed per hour or fall within the exceptional range of the Pick to Light team.
Open new freight cartons and dispose of empty cartons on takeaway trash lines.
Maintain a consistent, fast-paced workflow to support continuous outbound freight movement during shifts of up to 8 hours.
Assist with order verification and preparation in the processing area as needed.
Assist and communicate with Pick to Light teammates to support teamwork and task completion.
Cross-train in other departments as assigned by the Director of Distribution.
Perform job duties with a high level of Guest service and contribute to a positive team spirit.
Perform special projects and other assigned duties in distribution or online fulfillment warehouses; travel between warehouses during a shift when required by business need.