What are the responsibilities and job description for the Distribution Associate - 2nd Shift position at Coastal Pet Products Inc?
DISTRIBUTION ASSOCIATE
Non-Exempt Position
Reports To: Distribution Department Supervisor
About Us:
Based in Alliance, OH, Coastal Pet Products, Inc. has been a family-owned American manufacturer since 1968. We are a leader in the pet industry with an unwavering commitment to innovation, safety, and quality. We design and deliver quality products that people trust for the dogs and cats they love. We are committed to being a great workplace and encouraging associates to excel and grow professionally.
At Coastal Pet, we value people as the source of our strength, and we appreciate your interest in our company. If you want to join a team that works daily to live out our passion for pets, people, and progress, please apply for this great opportunity. Coastal Pet Products, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
We are a great company to work for with unique benefits:
- Child Care Assistance
- Paid Vacations & Holidays
- Variety of Work Schedules
- Temperature Controlled Facility
- Monthly Perfect Attendance Bonus Payouts (up to $1,050/year)
- Insurance Options & Employee Assistance Program
- 401k with Company Match
- Education Reimbursement including Scholarships for Family Members
- Competitive Wages
Available Schedules:
Full-time: 2nd Shift (2:30pm-1:00am Monday-Thursday or 1:30pm-12:00am Monday-Thursday)
Part-time: Available upon request
Full-time schedule includes a 30-minute unpaid lunch period and a 15-minute paid break.
Overtime, when required, can be worked before or after the scheduled shift, or as needed.
Job Summary: The Distribution Associate is responsible for getting orders ready to ship to Coastal Pet’s customers.
A general description of each activity within assigned areas:
Pick Accurately select products by matching barcodes and product descriptions using a voice-directed system or handheld RF unit within the warehouse. Process customer’s orders by picking the specified product and quantity from the designated pick location. Lift and carry cases/totes from pick locations and place them onto pallets or the conveyor system.
Putaway Replenish pick locations with products from Receiving, Manufacturing, Returns, and Bulk. Pull product from bulk/reserve locations to replenish pick locations.
Labels Attach hang tags and stickers to products in order to get ready to pack.
Pack Customer orders are packed in appropriate cartons. The packing process captures and records detailed information about each item included in the shipment and shipping of the carton.
Assist other departments and associates as necessary to support a cross-functional team.
Supervisory Responsibilities: None.
Qualifications:
Requires overall knowledge of equipment, systems, procedures and processes involved in the area of job responsibility to maintain maximum efficiency in the area.
Ability to read and interpret all necessary paperwork to accomplish maximum efficiencies and have basic math skills.
Able to wear a headset and hear voice command prompts from our order-fulfilling system.
Good verbal skills, able to interact well with subordinates, peers, and superiors in a combined effort to maximize daily goals.
Must be able to walk and/or stand up to ten (10) hours a day and lift up to fifty (50) pounds.
This is a non-exempt position. General requirements of this position include, but are not limited to, regular attendance and the willingness and ability to work more than the regularly scheduled 40 hour work week when requested by management.
Academic Competencies:
Must have basic math skills and ability to read and interpret all necessary paperwork to accomplish maximum efficiency.
Workplace Competencies:
Good verbal skills and ability to interact well with peers and superiors in a combined effort to maximize daily goals. Knowledge of equipment, systems, procedures and processes involved in the area of job responsibility to maintain maximum efficiency in the area. Must be able to walk and/or stand up to ten hours a day and lift up to fifty pounds.
Note:
This description reflects the general details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job identified for the purpose of job evaluations. It should not be construed as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the job nor shall it be construed as giving an exclusive title to every function described.
This is a non-exempt position. General requirements of this position include, but are not limited to, regular attendance and the willingness and ability to work more than the regularly scheduled 40-hour workweek when requested by management