Distribution Center Team Member

Key Responsibilities

• Receive and unload incoming shipments, directing merchandise to the appropriate area.
• Check incoming shipments against bills of lading and packing slips.
• Take inventory of merchandise, checking quantity and maintaining records of goods received.
• Reject damaged, excess, or misdirected goods.
• Identify, separate, label, and palletize merchandise.
• Label pallets and process relevant documents.
• Relocate merchandise to appropriate destinations.
• Re-label merchandise if necessary.
• Receive and process UPS inbound shipments and supply orders.
• Pick store supply and UPS orders and prepare them for shipment.
• Perform cycle counts and investigate/resolve inventory discrepancies.
• Move merchandise by hand, hand truck, or forklift equipment to maintain a continuous flow.
• Move merchandise to staging areas.
• Verify SKU and quantity, check for damage, and confirm order completeness.
• Process documents for staged merchandise.
• Verify merchandise orders are accurate and complete.
• Stack and wrap merchandise.
• Load merchandise into trailers.
• Process relevant documents for loaded merchandise.
• Ensure job assignments are completed accurately and free of damage.
• Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material handling equipment as assigned.
• Conduct job duties in a manner that promotes safety.
• Comply with all OSHA and MSDS standards.
• Operate all equipment in a safe manner.
• Inspect equipment daily before use.
• Use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required.
• Maintain a clean, neat, and orderly work area.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Experience: 0-2 years of experience in a distribution center.
• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred. Any combination of education and experience will be considered.
• Ability to lift 50 to 75 pounds continuously throughout the shift.
• Ability to stand, bend, squat, and/or walk for extended periods throughout the shift.
• Ability to read, speak, and understand the English language on a basic level.
• Ability to count accurately and perform basic math.
• Ability to take initiative to correct issues without direction, offer solutions to problems, and support a team effort.
• Knowledge of operating:
• RF terminal and bar code scanner
• 2-way radio
• Computer terminal or PC
• Lift truck
• Pallet jack
• Dock door leveler
• Stretch wrap machine
• Ability to move and transfer merchandise, weighing up to 50-75 pounds, throughout the distribution center.
• Ability to frequently lift or reach merchandise overhead.
• Ability to frequently stand, kneel, twist, crouch, squat, bend, stoop, and climb ladders for up to 12 hours.
• Ability to move throughout the distribution center for an entire shift.
• Ability to operate and use all equipment necessary (e.g., dolly, hand truck, MHE, battery changer, computer, or equivalent).
• Ability to push and pull merchandise up to 2,000 pounds with the assistance of proper MHE (e.g., pallet jack, forklift).
• Ability to read, write, and count accurately to complete all documentation.
• Ability to utilize strong written and verbal communication skills to communicate effectively with team members.
• Ability to process information / handle merchandise in a safe manner, according to distribution center and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
• Ability to successfully complete all required training and certification.
• Ability to drive or operate a vehicle for business needs.
• Ability to safely access all areas of the distribution center, including stairs and all levels/floors.

Working Conditions

• Duties include frequent alternate standing, walking, bending, stooping, and sitting throughout the course of the shift.
• Required to work in a physical environment subject to temperature extremes, movement of mobile and fixed equipment, possible exposure to hazardous products, dust, and other conditions associated with a warehouse operation.