1st Shift Distribution Associate - NR

Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Operate a pallet jack, forklift, narrow aisle, and other equipment as needed.
• Follow and understand all safety expectations designated in the manufacturing facility.
• Safely operate a forklift including performing all pre-shift inspections, Lock Out/Tag Out procedures, wearing personnel protective equipment, and following all safety rules.
• Perform various inventory handling tasks as assigned including loading/unloading trucks, loading/unloading pallets onto a wrap machine, picking cases and full pallet orders, replenishing inventory to pick location and put-away locations, applying labels and freight documents, and receiving inventory.
• Handle a variety of Value Added Service requests to inbound and outbound inventory such as special labeling, special assembly/configurations, and moving inventory to special requested pallets.
• Must be able to maintain quality, accuracy, and productivity standards.
• Observe and report any damage (equipment, racks, or product) and any hazards immediately.
• Maintain cleaning standards designated in the facility including removing bands, cardboard, excess shrink film, empty skids, damage, sweeping etc.
• Perform additional tasks based on the needs of the business as directed by Distribution Manager.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma/GED or equivalent
• 1-2 years of experience in a manufacturing shipping environment
• Knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, expectations, and procedures in manufacturing/shipping

Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Able to use and read work order selection and product movement computer programs.
• Able to operate a motorized pallet jack, narrow aisle, forklift, and other equipment.
• Must be able to demonstrate the basic requirements for safely operating powered industrial equipment.
• Able to perform multiple tasks.
• Work requires effective math skills.
• Must demonstrate a professional attitude toward work and co-workers.
• Must be punctual and dependable. (Arriving to work, showing for overtime, managing break times, etc.).
• Must be capable of being Tow Motor Certified

Physical Demands:

• Light to moderate physical effort required on a constant basis
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
• Required to sit, stand, bend, reach and move about the facility for an entire shift

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Safety Toe/Steel Toe shoes are required

Work Schedule:

• 1st Shift - Monday through Thursday, 6:30 am to 5 pm. Overtime on Friday, as needed.