What are the responsibilities and job description for the Warehouse Distribution Associate - Summer Intern 2025 position at ifm?
Position Description
Warehouse Distribution Associates at ifm play a vital role to customer satisfaction. The role requires the ability to work in a fast-paced environment to quickly and accurately fulfill orders for timely shipment. This position resides in our air-conditioned warehouse located in Downingtown, PA.
Job Responsibilities
· Picking, packing, shipping and replenishment orders using a paperless process and wearable technology.
· Additional responsibilities may include inbound receiving; quality inspections and value add activities as well as other miscellaneous duties associated with a warehouse position.
· Opportunities to cross-train in other distribution center functions.
· Hours are 10:00 am to 6:30 pm OR 9:00 am to 5:30 pm
· Pay is $20/hour for 10:00 am to 6:30 pm, or $19/hour for 9:00 am to 5:30 pm
Candidate Requirements
· 1 year/s of experience working in a distribution environment preferred.
· Mathematical skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, percentages and fractions, required.
· Ability to sit, stand, walk, lift, pull, push and reach in varying amounts required.
· Must be able to lift 40-50 lbs.
· Wearable technology on forearm and tethering to index finger for use of laser to scan storage bin locations for products. Weight of device is 1lb.
· Must have reliable transportation.
· High School Diploma or GED required.
Company Description
ifm efector, inc., headquartered in Malvern, PA, has earned the distinguished Top Employers certification for 2020 in North America for our outstanding people practices. ifm efector is the US subsidiary of ifm electronic gmbh, a global company with over 7,300 employees in 95 countries serving 174,000 customers worldwide. Our core business is the development and production of sensors and controls for industrial automation and process applications.
"Exceptional success can only be achieved when the employees believe in the company and when they know that they are treated in a fair and honest way." -ifm philosophy
ifm is a privately-owned company whose success can be attributed to three guiding principles: Employees First, Customer Loyalty, and Safe Growth. With a supportive and collaborative culture, ifm welcomes new ideas and fosters honest communication and trust. Distinguished by their individual capabilities and contributions, every employee plays a role in the success of our business, so that we may provide innovative solutions to meet and exceed our customer’s business needs. ifm is dedicated to ensuring employees are engaged, enabled, and empowered to realize their full potential in a positive, diverse, and inclusive work environment filled with meaning and a shared sense of purpose.
Salary : $19 - $20
