Distribution Center Associate - 3rd shift

Distribution Center Associate - 3rd shift

9 pm - 5:30 am (M-F)

Portage, MI

Kendall Electric, a division of The Kendall Group seeks a talented, creative, self‑motivated individual for our Distribution Center Associate position. The Kendall Group is comprised of seven divisions with 75+ locations in eleven states. Combined, we serve Electrical, Automation, Pipe, Valve, and Fittings products, Steam, Lighting, Industrial Controls, and Instrumentation Industries. The Kendall Group is a 100% employee‑owned company. Kendall offers a great opportunity for a rewarding career.

Our employee ownership model is the core of who we are. You will not only own part of the company, but you will own your future. At Kendall, you’ll have opportunities to learn and grow while being coached and mentored along the way. We’re that company where people stay! We’re proud to say that more than 60% of our associates have more than 5 years of tenure, and more than 40% have greater than 10 years.

At Kendall, you will be valued and supported, your ideas will be heard, your voice will matter, and you’ll work alongside incredible people who care about your success.

Reporting to the Distribution Center Supervisor, the Distribution Center Associate is responsible for receiving, storing, and distributing different products by performing various duties to help maintain overall efficiency and operation of the Distribution Center. While specific daily tasks can vary depending on the location, a Distribution Center Associate’s main responsibility is ensuring that all stock is accounted for, processed, and organized to meet company standards.

The essential duties and responsibilities of the Distribution Center Associate position may consist of some or all, and are not limited to, the following:

• Performing defined Distribution Center activities specific to the receipt, placement into inventory, selection for shipment, and shipment of stock
• Pick orders accurately and promptly
• Pack orders
• Receive inventory accurately and promptly
• Restock inventory in designated storage areas
• Truck loading and unloading according to established procedures
• Operate forklift, hand trucks or other equipment
• Accurately identify and count inventory in assigned areas
• Maintain quality and quantity performance and production standards
• Participate in ongoing general housekeeping of Distribution Center
• Check assigned equipment for proper operation/functionality and report problems to supervision
• Follow safe work habits and established safety procedures
• Participate in safety initiatives as assigned
• Attend meetings and training sessions
• Other Distribution Center tasks as assigned

• Service Excellence
• Results, Action Oriented
• Accountability and Responsibility
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Safety Conscious

• Work Experience
  :
  Entry Level
• Analytics/Computer
  
  Skills:
  
  Ability to use standard office equipment, including but not limited to computerized bar code scanner, printer, and standard warehouse equipment/tools; basic math and reasoning skills
• Organization
  
  Skills:
  
  Excellent work ethic, good verbal, and communication skills; ability to work independently
• Cross‑functional skills: Ability to work effectively in a team environment and through the direction of a direct Supervisor or Distribution Center Lead
• Communication
  
  Skills:
  
  Ability to communicate well with all levels of the organization; know when to request assistance when appropriate, especially when lifting heavy objects
• Physical, Mental and Visual
  
  Skills:
  
  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disability to perform the essential functions.
  • Ability to see, talk and hear
  • Ability to lift, move, and carry up to 50lbs
  • Ability to sit, stand, walk, lift, pull, and push during entire work shift
  • Ability to climb stair/step ladders up to 16 steps, bend, stoop, crouch, and kneel
  • Ability to be on your feet for 8 hours a day
• Physical Environment: While performing the…