Distribution Center Team Member

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Receive and unload incoming shipments, direct merchandise to the appropriate area. Check 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, process documents, and 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 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 staging area, verify SKU and quantity, check for damage, and verify that order is complete and process documents.
• Verify merchandise order is accurate and complete, stack and wrap merchandise, load in trailer and process documents.
• Ensure job assignments are completed accurately and free of damage. Performance will be evaluated through periodic, random audits, and measured against the company accuracy standards.
• Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material handling equipment as assigned.
• Conduct job duties in a manner that promotes safety. Complies with all OSHA and MSDS standards.
• Operate all equipment in a safe manner. Daily, inspect equipment before use. Use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required. Maintain a clean, neat, and orderly work area.

Experience:

0-2 years of experience in a distribution center. This is an entry-level position in the distribution center.

Education:

High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.

• Ability to lift 50 to 75 pounds continuously throughout the shift, standing, bending, squatting and/or walking 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 any or all of the following: RF terminal and bar code scanner, 2-way radio, computer terminal or PC, lift truck, pallet jack, dock door leveler, stretch wrap machine.

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

• 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, etc.).
• Ability to push and pull merchandise up to 2,000 pounds with the assistance of proper MHE (e.g. pallet jack, forklift, etc.).
• 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.

This job description represents an overview of the responsibilities for the above referenced position. It is not intended to represent a comprehensive list of responsibilities. A team member should perform all duties as assigned by his/her supervisor.