Distribution Associate
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Responsibilities:

• The Warehouse Associate is responsible for the safe, accurate warehousing and re-warehousing of product.
• This includes all aspects of shipping and receiving.
• The Warehouse Associate is responsible for properly processing and order picking the designated products from their warehouse locations, placing the product on pallets, and preparing the pallets for shipment.
• Proper loading and unloading of trailers must be done consistent with the company standards of quality, safety, security and productivity.
• All received product must be completely accurate and conform to customer standard.
• Inventory must always be accounted for through movements of the warehouse management system.
• All work should be performed at a high-quality level.
• Any errors should be resolved through established processes.
• Check or count products for accuracy and/or damage and infestation.
• Participate in the Lean program.
• Must be able to identify pallet ID tags and document information.
• This requires the ability to write, match numbers, and identify correct location codes.
• Must be able to accurately pick product.
• This requires the ability to bend, stoop, reach and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Participate in physical inventories as needed.
• Material handling equipment must be operated in a safe manner by designated associates only.
• All damage to product, equipment or other company property must be reported.
• Equipment must be kept neat and orderly in compliance with guidelines set forth in the maintenance procedures.

Requirements

• High School diploma, GED, or 1 year experience required.
• Good verbal communication skills.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks or projects.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced distribution environment.
• Ability to read and interpret distribution documents.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Ability to work under minimal supervision.
• Ability to perform/operate in a metrics-driven environment.
• Basic analytical, organizational and prioritization skills.
• General distribution knowledge.
• The position will sometimes have exposure to work near moving mechanical equipment and exposure to precarious situations.