Distribution Associate

For nearly a century, The Jel Sert Company has focused on creating high-quality, high-value foods and beverages that help bring people together. Jel Sert is proud to have been awarded the Great Place to Work certification, as well as recognized by Fortune as a Great Place to Work in Chicago and a Great Place to Work in Manufacturing and Production. We are currently looking for a passionate and dedicated individual to join our team as a DISTRIBUTION ASSOCIATE If you are looking for a work environment that encourages personal growth, responsibility, and a shared vision for creating incredible products that help create lasting memories, then Jel Sert wants you!

The Distribution Associate will provide daily support for all distribution functions (Traffic, DC's, Plant), support to Customer Service and Sales, regarding all inventory related activities. Maintains high level inventory accuracy for finished goods. Responsible for scheduling Business Contract shipments.

This position will require the employee to work overtime as needed. Overtime is scheduled based upon individual job responsibilities and the needs of the department.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following :

This job description is only a summary of typical functions. Other duties, tasks, and responsibilities may be assigned as needed.

• Allocate inventory for customer orders and reports to Customer Service any issues
• Assist DC's and 3PL's regarding inventory, orders issues.
• Allocation set up for new customers including details in QAD, E2OPEN and Chep
• Assist with daily and monthly inventory and Chep audits to ensure accuracy.
• Support with scheduling shipments for Business Contract customers

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required.

EDUCATION and / or EXPERIENCE

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

SALARY & BENEFITS

The Jel Sert Company is committed to pay transparency and will provide further compensation information during the interview process. The minimum compensation for the Distribution Associate is $19.18 per hour. Compensation is determined by a candidate's experience, education, skills, training, and the internal equity within our organization. Actual compensation to be paid will be determined upon an offer. In addition to a competitive compensation package, regular full-time corporate employees of Jel Sert are eligible for our extensive benefits programs that can be reviewed here.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Remote working from home office, however, may be required to come into the facility based upon business needs. Potential exposure to manufacturing and distribution environment.

FOOD SAFETY and QUALITY RESPONSIBILITIES

Follow applicable procedures and work instructions.

Back up to Distribution Coordinator

IMPACT ON JEL SERT SUCCESS

The success of this job is measured by customer satisfaction while adhering to Jel Sert's distribution, transportation and customer service policies. This role is critical in providing the best possible service at the lowest possible cost communicating timely, high-quality decision-making information.