Warehouse Distribution Associate

Key Responsibilities

• Receiving: Unload inbound shipments safely, move product to storage, count all product, compare to manifest, and check shipments for damage. Efficiently stack and store product. Sign for inbound shipments when necessary.
• Order Picking: Ensure the correct number and type of product is picked and transport orders to shipping locations.
• Quality: Ensure inbound and outbound shipments are accurate and free of damage. Report quality variances.
• Inventory: Keep accurate records and reports. Ensure proper stock rotation.
• Safety, Housekeeping, Security: Maintain a clean, neat, and orderly work area. Support and abide by the company’s safety program.
• Performance: Meet productivity standards while tracking key performance indicators (KPI's).
• Decision Making: Identify and solve problems that arise during daily warehouse operations.
• Perform other duties as assigned by leadership.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Stamina to stand and walk for the entire shift.
• Capability to lift and move parts up to 50 pounds and push/pull 300 pounds with the use of mechanical aids.
• Ability to repeatedly bend, twist, squat, and climb with the use of a ladder when necessary.
• Basic math skills to identify product quantity.
• Ability to read and recognize alphanumeric sequences.
• Basic understanding of and ability to operate a computer and RF scanning equipment.
• Availability to work M-F with occasional weekend work as needed.
• Prior work experience and the use of RF scanning equipment is a plus.

Physical Demands / Working Environment

• Lifting and Carrying: Ability to lift and carry objects typically 25 to 50 pounds or more.
• Pushing and Pulling: Capability to push and pull carts, pallet jacks, or other equipment loaded with materials.
• Standing and Walking: Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Bending and Stooping: Capacity to bend, stoop, squat, and reach to retrieve items from shelves, bins, or storage racks.
• Climbing: Ability to climb ladders or stairs to access elevated storage areas.
• Operating Equipment: Proficiency in operating warehouse equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks, and order pickers (certification or training may be required).
• Manual Dexterity: Ability to use hands and fingers to handle small objects and operate machinery controls.
• Repetitive Motion: Ability to perform repetitive tasks such as scanning barcodes or sorting items.
• Physical Endurance: Stamina to work in a fast-paced environment and meet productivity targets, including potential overtime during peak periods.
• Safety Awareness: Commitment to following safety protocols and guidelines.
• Environment: Warehouse setting with continuous exposure to industrial noise, bright overhead lighting, and varying temperatures. Regular work around moving equipment and mechanical operations.