Distribution Center Associate

About the Role

We are looking for a Distribution Center Associate to join our Rexel USA team in Albany, NY. This position is responsible for signing for deliveries, checking in and putting away product, picking material for outgoing orders, and packing orders for delivery. You will safely operate various types of material handling equipment and tools.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to a culture and environment focused daily on employee safety and a safe work environment
• Receive material coming into the building from vendors, customers, or other distribution centers
• Verify the quantity and description of materials received by checking merchandise against the packing list
• Prepare a receiving report if none is available
• Assemble and fill orders to be shipped to customers or branches
• Load common carrier and company vehicles
• Process paperwork regarding UPS shipments, including verifying merchandise, applying correct postage, following customer shipping instructions, and insuring shipments when necessary
• Pack each order into a container and arrange the container onto a shelf according to truck route
• Gather assembled orders in carts and verify quantities and descriptions against the invoice
• Perform general maintenance of the distribution center, such as sweeping and disposing of trash/cardboard
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• No experience required
• Certification to operate forklift, hand truck, pallet jack, and other warehouse equipment preferred
• High School diploma or GED preferred

Skills

• Ability to effectively communicate with co-workers to satisfy customer requirements
• Ability to resolve basic issues and problems
• Basic knowledge of subject matter, demonstrating ability to perform in a singular functional area
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations to accurately complete job tasks
• Ability to organize and prioritize job tasks and requirements
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to safely operate various types of material handling equipment
• Ability to work overtime as needed

Physical Demands

• Sit: Occasionally – up to 20%
• Walk: Constantly – at least 51%
• Use hands to finger, handle, or feel: Constantly – at least 51%
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl: Constantly – at least 51%
• Climb or balance: Constantly – at least 51%
• Talk, hear, taste, smell: Constantly – at least 51%

• Weight and Force Demands:
• Up to 10 pounds: Constantly – at least 51%
• Up to 25 pounds: Constantly – at least 51%
• Up to 50 pounds: Constantly – at least 51%

Working Environment

• Exposed to unpleasant or disagreeable physical environment such as high noise level and/or exposure to heat and cold: Constantly – at least 51%
• Exposed to electrical hazards; risk of electrical shock: Constantly – at least 51%
• Handles or works with potentially dangerous equipment: Constantly – at least 51%
• Travels to offsite locations: Occasionally – up to 20%

Pay

For the state of New York only, the pay range is $18.00 to $20.00 per hour, depending upon qualifications, experience, and other considerations permitted by law.

Schedule

• Monday to Friday, 11:00 AM – 7:30 PM
• Paid holidays and paid time off

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 401K with Employer Match
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Paid company holidays plus flexible personal days per year
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health & Wellness Programs
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• HSA Accounts
• Commuter Transit Benefits
• Additional Optional Insurance (e.g., Pet Insurance, Legal Assistance, Critical Illness, Home and Auto Insurance)
• Employee Discount Programs
• Professional Training & Development Programs
• Career Advancement Opportunities – promotion from within