Distribution Center Associate

About the role

Performs duties responsible for ensuring that all distribution center functions are completed accurately and timely. Provides record keeping of incoming and outgoing shipments and prepares items for shipment. Responsible for fulfilling customer orders and delivering them to the delivery platform in a manner that meets safety, security, and productivity standards. Ensures the completeness and correctness of all orders filled. Checks outbound shipments for accuracy and readiness of customer delivery.

Responsibilities

• Ensures the accuracy of all shipping and receiving documents.
• Gathers and maintains all data and records relative to shipping and receiving activities.
• Assures that shipping and receiving counts match picking and purchase order documents and assists in resolving any discrepancies.
• Verifies (recounts) orders received by others to ensure accuracy of incoming merchandise.
• Collects all documentation for outbound freight and ensures all documents, including receiving records, are filed appropriately.
• Ensures outgoing shipments contain proper labels and paperwork before shipping.
• Examines outgoing shipments to ensure they meet specifications.
• Schedules inbound and outbound freight to comply with Distribution Center operations and capacities in conjunction with Supervisor and Manager.
• Maintains inventory of shipping materials and supplies.
• Identifies backorders and places merchandise in designated holding area for expedited handling.
• Places incoming merchandise into inventory when required.
• Utilizes Warehouse Management System (WMS) to ascertain catalog number, size, color, and quantity of merchandise to be picked from bins, shelves, or other locations.
• Accurately picks customer orders for shipment, ensuring the correct quantity and product is picked and shipped.
• Notifies Supervisor of stock outs or other inventory-related concerns.
• Ensures orders are staged in order of delivery.
• Utilizes material handling equipment safely and efficiently to transport product to shipping locations or delivery platforms.
• Maintains required certifications to operate material handling equipment.
• Maintains Distribution Center equipment by noting and reporting any damage or malfunction.
• Connects equipment to charging stations at the end of shift.
• Conducts physical inventories and cycle counts as required.
• Assists in the safety and security of the Distribution Center.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED) (Required).
• Work is typically performed in a warehouse/maintenance or office environment; may require performance of work within clinical areas.
• Requires the ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Frequently required to reach above head, bend, push, pull, stoop, and kneel.

Benefits

• Full benefits (health, dental, and vision) starting on day one.
• Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents.
• Pre-tax savings plans with healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA) and a health savings account (HSA).
• Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage.
• 401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions.
• Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that allows you to accrue time quickly.
• Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year.
• MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health while earning a financial incentive.
• Family-friendly support including adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay, and a free Care.com membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Referrals for childcare, eldercare, & pet care. Access to free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, digital self-help tools, and more.
• Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life, and pet and legal insurance.

Pay

$15.25 minimum hiring rate with increased rates for experienced individuals and up to $2 shift differentials for evening, nights, and weekend shifts. This position qualifies for a $2,500 sign-on bonus paid in two installments (certain stipulations apply).

Schedule

Full time, 40 hours per week, Days (7:00 AM - 3:30 PM) with rotation for weekends and holidays.