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2nd. shift SEASONAL - Warehouse Associate Sort Deck Operator - Monday to Friday

Ocean State Job Lot · North Kingstown, RI · 1 mo ago
Management$15–$15.5/hrFull-time

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

  • Complete regularly scheduled inspections and work cooperatively throughout the day with the Conveyor Team ensuring that the system is operating.
  • Identify stoppages visually and use the conveyor computer system to rectify, ensuring the continuous flow of products through the DC conveyor system.
  • Inspect and adjust the orientation of cartons, if needed.
  • Unclog jams that occur throughout the day.
  • Monitor the re-circulation lane identifying when products are rejected and ensuring the products go to the proper lanes as soon as possible.
  • Vacuum, wash, or dust all equipment and floors as dictated by the Conveyor Manager.
  • Ensure the sort decks are swept daily and all boxes that fall off the conveyor system are collected.
  • Pickup damaged or fallen cartons, repair if required, and place them back on the conveyor during the shift.
  • Maintain proper and accurate documentation of conveyor counts and problems.
  • Communicate by radio with different departments about various types of freight issues at the sorter.
  • Make recommendations for procedural improvements and modifications to the system or procedures to the Conveyor Manager.
  • Perform work effectively to limit operational downtime, with a goal of zero downtime.

Education And Experience Requirements

  • A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
  • Bilingual in English and Spanish is required.
  • Ability to use a walkie-talkie.
  • Some proficiency with Google platform (i.e., Sites, Slides, Drive, Docs, Sheets).

Attributes

  • Effective Communicator: Strong communication skills and ability to build and maintain a culture of trust and respect.
  • Team Oriented: Embrace the ideas of others for the sake of the Company, develop future OSJL leaders, and motivate them around a common purpose and vision.
  • Self-motivated: Capable of working with minimal supervision, strategically prioritizing multiple tasks, and understanding the tools and processes needed to meet larger strategic initiatives.
  • Passionate: Passionate about online collaboration and ensuring clients' success.
  • Analytical: Uses logical reasoning and data to build conclusions, recommendations, and reporting.

Work Environment

  • Work primarily in a distribution center environment.
  • The DC warehouse environment is characterized by temperature extremes, noise, movement of conveyors and equipment, and other conditions associated with the operation of a high volume distribution center.
  • Must be able to remain stationary and continually move for up to 10 to 12 hours per day as needed.
  • Responsible for physical activities including using equipment, positioning self to properly complete tasks, as well as ascending and descending to heights of 20 feet or more.
  • Should be able to lift and move 50 lbs of material on a regular basis.
  • Should be able to bend, lift, stretch, and reach both below the waist and above the head.
  • While performing the duties of this job, the associate may be exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes, and airborne particles.
  • The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
  • Some sedentary and near vision use for reading and computer use.

Reasonable Accommodations

  • May be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Leadership

  • Has the right to revise this job description at any time.
  • This job description does not list all the duties of the job. You may be asked by supervisors or managers to perform other job duties and tasks, some of which may be essential to the position.

Salary Range

The salary range for this position is between $15.00 to $15.50/hour. Salary varies depending on experience.

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