Distribution Center Associate

About The Kendall Group

The Kendall Group comprises eight divisions with over 75 locations across ten states, serving the Electrical, Automation, Pipe, Valve, and Fitting, Steam, Lighting, Industrial Controls, and Instrumentation industries. As a 100% employee-owned company, Kendall offers opportunities for rewarding careers where employees not only own part of the company but also their future.

Role Summary

Reporting to the Distribution Center Supervisor, the Distribution Center Associate is responsible for receiving, storing, and distributing products to maintain the efficiency and operation of the Distribution Center.

Key Responsibilities

• Performing defined Distribution Center activities related to the receipt, placement into inventory, selection for shipment, and shipment of stock.
• Picking orders accurately and promptly.
• Packing orders.
• Receiving inventory accurately and promptly.
• Restocking inventory in designated storage areas.
• Truck loading and unloading according to established procedures.
• Operating forklift, hand trucks, or other equipment.
• Accurately identifying and counting inventory in assigned areas.
• Maintaining quality and quantity performance and production standards.
• Participating in ongoing general housekeeping of the Distribution Center.
• Checking assigned equipment for proper operation/functionality and reporting problems to supervision.
• Following safe work habits and established safety procedures.
• Participating in safety initiatives as assigned.
• Attending meetings and training sessions.
• Other Distribution Center tasks as assigned.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Ability to use standard office equipment, including but not limited to computerized bar code scanner, printer, and standard warehouse equipment/tools.
• Basic math and reasoning skills.
• Excellent work ethic.
• Good verbal and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and through the direction of a direct Supervisor or Distribution Center Lead.
• Ability to communicate well with all levels of the organization.
• Ability to know when to request assistance, especially when lifting heavy objects.
• Ability to see, talk, and hear.
• Ability to lift, move, and carry up to 50lbs.
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, lift, pull, and push during the entire work shift.
• Ability to climb stair/step ladders up to 16 steps, bend, stoop, crouch, and kneel.
• Ability to be on your feet for 8 hours a day.
• Exposure to temperature conditions prevalent at the time.
• Noise level consistent with a distribution center environment.

Qualifications

• Entry Level work experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience picking orders with an RF scanner.
• Ability to operate warehouse equipment including forklifts, hand trucks, crane, etc.