1st Shift Distribution Associate - NR

Description

Purpose:  The Distribution Material Handler is required to safely, accurately, and efficiently pick, move, count, label, process and store inbound and outbound inventory on all tiers throughout supply chain. This position varies and moves based on operational needs and may include picking cases and full pallets of product, auditing orders, replenishing rack storage locations, loading/unloading trucks and wrapper machines, as well as, processing shipping labels for pallets and small package orders. This position will handle a variety of Value Added Services requested by our customers. Additional responsibilities may include cycle counting and receiving in basic freight.  This role is essential in driving the pace of the department. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Operate a pallet jack, forklift, narrow aisle, and other equipment as needed.
• Cycle count inbound/outbound material based on needs and training.
• Perform Value Added Service tasks to inventory based on customer needs and training.
• Follow and understand all safety expectations designated in the manufacturing facility.
• Safely operate a forklift including performing all pre-shift inspections, Lock Out/Tag Out procedures, wearing personnel protective equipment, and following all safety rules.
• Perform various inventory handling tasks as assigned including loading/unloading trucks, loading/unloading pallets onto a wrap machine, picking cases and full pallet orders, auditing orders, replenishing inventory to pick location and put-away locations, applying labels and freight documents, processing small parcel orders, cycle counting inventory, and receiving inventory.
• Handle a variety of Value Added Service requests to inbound and outbound inventory such as special labeling, special assembly/configurations, and moving inventory to special requested pallets.
• Must be able to maintain quality, accuracy, and productivity standards.
• Observe and report any damage (equipment, racks, or product) and any hazards immediately.
• Maintain cleaning standards designated in the facility including removing bands, cardboard, excess shrink film, empty skids, damage, sweeping etc.
• Perform additional tasks based on the needs of the business as directed by Distribution Manager.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma/GED or equivalent
• 1-2 years of experience in a manufacturing shipping environment
• Knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, expectations, and procedures in manufacturing/shipping

Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Able to use and read work order selection and product movement computer programs.
• Able to operate a motorized pallet jack, narrow aisle, forklift, and other equipment.
• Must be able to demonstrate the basic requirements for safely operating powered industrial equipment.
• Able to perform multiple tasks.
• Work requires effective math skills.
• Must demonstrate a professional attitude toward work and co-workers.
• Must be punctual and dependable. (Arriving to work, showing for overtime, managing break times, etc.).
• Must be capable of being Tow Motor Certified

Supervisory Responsibilities: 

• None

Physical Demands:

• Light to moderate physical effort required on a constant basis
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
• Required to sit, stand, bend, reach and move about the facility for an entire shift

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Protective equipment not required but available for nuisance dust
• Steel Toed or Safety Toed shoes required 

Work Schedule:

• Normal Schedule – 1st Shift - Monday through Thursday, 6:30 am to 5 pm.  Overtime on Friday, as needed.

Work Environment:

• Work performed in a plant/production environment
• Contains any number of elements including but not limited to fiberglass/insulation material, dust, fumes, and noise.
• Must be able to work as part of a team or independently with limited supervision