Distribution Center Associate / Picker & Packer

Job Description

Job Description

This is a full-time position with a schedule of Monday - Friday 11 : 30 am - 8 : 30 pm. Experience operating a forklift is required.

Under general supervision of the Warehouse Lead or other supervisory / management -level position within the facility, the Distribution Center Associate is responsible for performing a variety of warehouse-related duties.

Qualified candidates must have experience picking and packing orders and operating a forklift.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to :

• Packs and unpacks items to be stocked on shelves in stockrooms, warehouse, storage yards, tool rooms or other areas.
• Processes intake : examines and inspects stock items for wear or defects, reporting any damage to supervisors and other departments.
• Participates in daily inventory audits. Receives and counts stock items and records data manually or using the computer.
• Marks stock items using identification tags, stamps, electric marking tools, or other labeling equipment.
• Cleans and keeps all bins in order.
• Keeps warehouse door closed at all the times except time of receiving of materials / deliveries.
• Receives and stores goods.
• Prepares orders for shipment by picking items from shelves and packing them into boxes.
• Makes deliveries with company vehicles.
• Moves goods within the warehouse via forklift.
• Maintains a clean work area to help ensure that merchandise remains clean and to help prevent work-related injuries.
• Complies with all appropriate policies, procedures, safety rules and regulations.
• Has a good overall understanding of DC workflow and can work with minimal guidance.
• Attends to details at all times to ensure accuracy.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications / Requirements :

• Previous experience working in a distribution center or warehouse.
• Ability to read and speak the English language for the purpose of comparing and reading product descriptions, names, and shelf labels.
• Strong interpersonal skills : the ability to develop and maintain cooperative working relationships with others.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to use good judgment in order to carry out detailed instructions.
• Must be able to work overtime when necessary and participate in physical inventory.
• Ability to operate equipment at high levels (20-40) such as a reach truck, picker machine, forklift, etc.
• Must be able to work in temperature-controlled room up to 40F.
• Must be a team player and demonstrate effective communication and problem-solving skills.
• Must maintain appropriate attendance standards.
• Must have a clean driver's license. Ability to work Weekend (Saturday)
• Ability to lift 50 lbs without restrictions and stand on feet for the duration of the shift.
• Basic computer knowledge is preferred.
• Must possess basic mathematical skills.
21 days ago