Distribution Associate

• Performs inventory searches by utilizing the warehouse management system and RF functionality.
• Organizes/Maintains picking locations to ensure product availability and proper FIFO requirements.
• Performs product restocking and put-away tasks.
• Performs product retrieval for customer order shortages.
• Responsible for product sorting in preparation for put-away.
• Performs product location checks to ensure location accuracy.
• Participates in monthly cycle counts.

General Job Requirements:

1.Works scheduled holidays in order to maintain service levels for customers.

2.As business needs dictates, works extended hours to complete daily department goals or tasks to include mandatory Saturdays.

3.Works scheduled hours and is ready to work at scheduled start times, notifies Supervisor prior to absence or tardiness in accordance with company policy.

4.Immediately informs Coordinator/Supervisor/Manager of safety, sanitation, and equipment malfunctions and concerns regarding quality issues.

5.Exhibits good communication skills – verbal, written, and comprehension of the English language.

6.Adhered to Standard Operating Procedures and Regulatory requirements.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:   

• PC skills
• Forklift/ man-up experienced preferred

Work Environment: 

•Normal Warehouse Conditions.

• Noisy Conditions >75%
• Dusty Conditions >75%
• Hot or humid conditions 50%-75%
• Wet conditions -None
• Exposure to chemicals or solvents -None
• Work near moving mechanical parts  >75%

•Physical Demands:

• Standing   > 75%
• Sitting   < 25%
• Walking   50 - 75%
• Climbing – 20 steps   < 25%
• Bending – Bend forward at waits to touch object 8' above floor   25-50%
• Stooping/ Crouching 25-50%
• Kneeling - Kneel on 1 or both knees for critical period– 1 minute  25-50%
• Squatting - Bend at knees to touch/grasp object 2” above floor level 25-50%
• Twisting   25-50%
• Pushing/Pulling (30lb force) 25-50%
• Lifting up to 45 lbs  < 25-50%
• Reaching overhead (reach overhead 80” to grasp 6oz containers) > 25%
• Hand/eye coordination  50-75%
• Finger/wrist dexterity > 25%
• Grasping/pinching  >25%
• Coupling-Grip using dominant hand (30lbs force) 25%
• Driving: Specify type of vehicle: Man up < 25%
• Lifting -25# 25-50%

Experience:   

• Basic course work in mathematics, data processing and business or equivalent training and/or experience helpful. Ability to perform basic mathematics in order to perform physical inventory and cycle counting necessary. Experience in a receiving environment preferred.  

Education:

• High school diploma or GED required. 

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

For U.S. locations that require disclosure of compensation, the starting base pay for this role is $19.00/hr. and may include cost of living adjustments.  The actual base pay includes many factors and is subject to change and modification in the future.  This position may also be eligible for other types of compensation and benefits.