Distribution Associate

Job Details

Job Location:

Unity School of Christianity - Unity Village, MO 64065

Salary Range: $15.50 - $16.00 Hourly

Schedule:

Part-time; 7am - 4:30pm three days a week:
Mondays, Tuesdays, and one other flexible day of the week

Position Summary:

Responsible for accurately preparing, processing, and packaging letters, booklets, and other printed materials for daily distribution. Ensures all shipments are accompanied by the appropriate documentation and handled in a timely manner to support high-quality service for both internal and external customers.

• Operate machinery/equipment used to process daily mail and other print jobs.
• Perform all the following functions: sort, fold, hand / machine insert letters and enclosures; process letter retypes and reprints; operate printers, cutters, tabbers and pallet jacks; provide monthly activity reports as requested.
• Efficiently and accurately pick and pack orders for production and prepare for shipment.
• Check-in, observe and communicate with team members to assess areas needing assistance.
• Carry out shipping processes and procedures to maintain production efficiency. Including proper labeling on all shipments.
• Create, maintain, run shipping records.
• Fulfill subscription back-starts and missed copies.
• Maintain appropriate records and documents assigned to support internal and external audits.
• Use equipment such as pallet jacks to move large quantities of work.
• Keep work area clean and organized to facilitate a safe and efficient work environment.
• Regular and reliable attendance at the worksite and adhere to assigned schedule. – this position is not a remote or telecommute position.
• Adhere to all company and departmental policies and procedures per the guidebook including all safety requirements and guidelines.
• Utilize electronic time management system to input time, attendance and paid off requests.

• Assist in daily end of day processes in order to mail output in an accurate and timely manner.
• Collate, staple and assist in copy center jobs as necessary.
• Maintain and run reports, as requested.
• Crosstrain in all distribution department functions to support and assist other members of the team, as needed.

• Education:
  
  High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Experience:
  
  Mechanically inclined is helpful/preferred. 6 months experience in a distribution or shipping environment preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Experience in detail-oriented work demonstrating ability to meet strict deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to learn and become certified under the organization’s pallet jack training program.
• Computer
  
  Skills:
  
  Basic knowledge of PC systems and keyboarding skills.

• Activity:
  Inside Work - C
• Activity:
  Outside Work - N/A
• Use of Hands/Fingers - C
• Lifting/Carrying: 40lbs. Individually - F
• Climb
  - Stairs/Ladders - N/A
• Reach (select):
  Overhead /Forward - N/A
• Sitting/Workstation - F
• Traveling - N/A
• Exposure to Hazards - N/A
• Excessive Noise - O
• Exposure to Temperatures - O
• Operate Computer - C
• Talk/Communicate - F
• Operate Company Vehicles - N/A
• Taste/Smell - N/A
• Standing/Walking - F
• Stoop/Kneel/Crouch/Crawl - O
• Read/See/Hear - C
• Operating Equipment:
  Pallet Jack, Postal Systems, Inserters, Folders, Addressing Machines, Copiers - F
• Personal Protection Equipment:
  Steel/ Composite Toe Safety Shoes - C
• Make Timely Decisions and Problem Solve - C

Work Environment:
Open Warehouse Environment

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.