What are the responsibilities and job description for the Distribution Center Assistant position at VELUX?
Under the direction of the Distribution Center Manager, this position takes a lead role in coordinating the day to day activities of the shipping and receiving processes within the Distribution Center. Responsibilities include shipping/receiving VELUX products in the most cost effective and efficient manner, physical inventory, and bar coding.
Primary Functions:
Our ambition of treating employees better than most other companies includes the challenging work environment we strive to create as well as the competitive benefit programs available to employees and their dependents upon joining the Company. Some of these include:
Primary Functions:
- Coordinating day to day shipping and receiving activities within the Distribution Center.
- General warehousing functions including operating a forklift and shipping/receiving,
- Assist in conducting physical inventory and bar coding.
- Assist with customer pick-ups.
- Other duties as assigned by the Distribution Center Manager.
- Traveling to other Distribution Centers as needed.
- Must have High School Diploma.
- One to three years of experience in shipping and receiving preferred.
- Certified Forklift license is preferred.
- Must be willing and able to travel.
- A basic understanding of the VELUX product line is preferred.
- A working knowledge of SAP would be beneficial.
- Must possess good communication skills and present a positive and professional appearance.
- Must possess an overall good work record and desire to work in a team environment.
- Must be capable of lifting/reaching/stooping/climbing with weights in excess of 135 lbs.
- Compliance with all rules of conduct, safety regulations and policies provided in Employee Handbooks, on Company bulletin boards/announcements, terms/conditions of employment or other means of communication is a requirement of the position.
Our ambition of treating employees better than most other companies includes the challenging work environment we strive to create as well as the competitive benefit programs available to employees and their dependents upon joining the Company. Some of these include:
- Group Health Insurance Plan
- On-site Health Clinic
- Dental Plan
- Vision Care Plan
- Prescription Drug Card Program
- Long-term Disability
- Short-term Disability
- Paid Maternity and Parental Leave of Absences
- Life Insurance
- Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
- Cancer Protection Plan
- Company Matched 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Educational Assistance Program
- 11 Paid Company Holidays
- Vacation Day Program
- Sick Day Program
- Service Recognition Program
- And Much More
