Distribution Center Team Member

Key Responsibilities

• Receive and unload incoming shipments, directing merchandise to the appropriate area.
• Check shipments against bills of lading and packing slips.
• Take inventory of merchandise, check quantity, and maintain records of goods received.
• Reject damaged, excess, or misdirected goods.
• Identify, separate, label, and palletize merchandise.
• Label pallets and process documents.
• Relocate merchandise to appropriate destinations, re-labeling 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, investigate, and resolve inventory discrepancies.
• Move merchandise by hand, hand truck, or forklift equipment to maintain continuous flow.
• Move merchandise to the staging area, verify SKU and quantity, check for damage, and verify that orders are complete.
• Process documents for staged merchandise.
• Verify merchandise orders are accurate and complete.
• Stack and wrap merchandise.
• Load merchandise onto trailers and process documents.
• 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, complying with all OSHA and MSDS standards.
• Operate all equipment in a safe manner, inspecting it daily before use.
• Use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required.
• Maintain a clean, neat, and orderly work area.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Ability to lift 50 to 75 pounds continuously throughout the shift.
• Ability to stand, bend, squat, and/or walk for extended periods.
• Basic ability to read, speak, and understand the English language.
• 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

Qualifications

• 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 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.
• Ability to process information/handle merchandise safely, 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.