Distribution Associate - 1st Shift

Description

Chef Works is a leading provider of premium culinary apparel and workwear, supporting the hospitality industry for over 30 years. We pride ourselves on a culture of innovation, teamwork, and excellence. Join our dynamic team where we create a positive impact for our employees and customers alike!

We are looking for a motivated and reliable Distribution Associate to join our team on the 1st shift, working from 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM, Monday through Friday. In this role, you will be responsible for assisting in the accurate and timely processing of orders, organizing and managing stock, and maintaining a safe and efficient warehouse environment.

• Competitive Pay:
  Enjoy competitive wages with opportunities for overtime.
• Career Growth:
  Chef Works values employee development and offers opportunities for growth and advancement within the company.
• Great Benefits:
  We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) plans, and paid time off.
• Team Atmosphere:
  Join a supportive and friendly team that values collaboration and mutual success.
• Employee Recognition:
  We appreciate the hard work and dedication of our employees, with regular recognition programs and events.

• Order Picking / Product Restocking:
  • Picks customer orders for shipment, ensuring the correct number and type of product is selected. Picking is done manually or on Opex pick system.
  • Replenishes product into all pick zones as needed, ensuring accuracy.
  • Consolidates products into totes for conveyance.
• Embroidery Check In:
  • Checks garments into embroidery operations using Embtrak software. Check to ensure correct garments have been picked.
• Order Consolidation / Shipping:
  • Packs customer orders for shipment, ensuring correct number and type of product has been picked, is free of damage, and all orders are complete and correct.
  • Performs specialized packaging operations following all packing codes. Checks in with supervisor if additional information is required.
  • Employees will ship all packed orders unless Supervisor approval is required.
• Material Handling:
  • Assists in unloading containers and vehicles. Check product into the Warehouse Management System following prescribed work instructions.
  • Assists with cycle counting and physical inventory activities, as required.
• General:
  • Folds and repacks garments and return to correct location.
  • Follows all established safety and quality standards.
  • Meets established productivity and output standards.
  • Maintains a clean work environment to include sweeping, emptying trash and general warehouse cleanup.
  • Makes suggestions on process improvements.
  • Upholds Chef Works Core Values.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Six months to one year previous work experience, preferably in a light industrial setting.
• Demonstrated basic computer experience (data entry, email, data lookup) in Windows 2007 or greater environment.
• Ability to follow verbal, written and visual instructions.
• Ability to count accurately and write legibly. Demonstrated attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-based, fast-paced warehouse environment and meet established productivity and output standards.
• Demonstrated experience to comfortably shift between job duties / functions without a loss of productivity.
• Basic demonstrated problem solving / analytical skills.

Frequent lifting of 35lbs. or less (less than 35% of the time) generally at waist level, some above/below waist, none above shoulders. Occasional lifting of 10lbs. or less (less than 10% of the time) above shoulders. Requires standing of up to 100% of the time. Position is located within a working warehouse with regular shifts in temperature. This position requires frequent overtime to include work after (1st) or before (2nd) regularly scheduled shift and on weekends.

$17.25 per hour w/ potential monthly bonus plan