Distribution Center Operator- Part Time

Location: Cashton Distribution Center

Employee Type: Hourly | Safety Sensitive: Yes

About the role

The Distribution Center Operator will operate material handling equipment while assembling orders to customer specifications. Loads and unloads trucks for the purpose of shipping and receiving goods. Responsible for entering information in Warehouse Management System (WMS) interface relative to product, shipment, and load status. This position is responsible for the safe and efficient movement of trailers within the yard. The Distribution Center is open 365 days a year including holidays.

Responsibilities

• Prepares orders by processing requests, follows directive work through the WMS, and fill/assemble order for outgoing shipments.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment by keeping the pick lanes, pallet area, dock floor, and shipping/receiving office free of debris and/or clutter.
• Contributes to team effort by assisting in daily tasks to plan, coordinate, manage time, conduct inventory, record data, and maintain equipment.
• Load and unload trucks, receiving materials and products, picking, packing, wrapping, labeling, and/or shipping products.
• Maintain shipping and receiving paperwork to ensure incoming and outgoing products and materials are in good condition.
• Assist in controlling costs by assuring products are stored safely, counted, and delivered by the DC standards.
• Assist in preparing for company audits and follow Good Manufacturing Practices to ensure standards and guidelines are met.
• Perform daily material handling equipment inspections, documenting any deficiencies, and inform maintenance team of any issues/concerns.
• Place damaged and leaking product in the appropriate area.
• Select samples for Quality Assurance as directed.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Ability to lift/carry up to 50 pounds regularly, occasionally lift up to 100 pounds with assistance, ability to push/pull objects up to 2,500 pounds using material handling equipment.
• Must be able to perform physical work in a variety of positions and at various heights including bending, stooping, reaching, and twisting of arms and body movement as well as walking and standing for extended periods of time.
• Tolerate a variety of temperature conditions.
• Ability to follow written and/or verbal instructions; work effectively and maintain deadlines.
• Must be able to multitask, accurately enter data, and be detail-oriented.
• Able to work holidays, nights, weekends, as assigned or requested.
• Basic math skills including arithmetic; and basic computer skills preferred.
• Strong work ethic with history of good attendance.
• Maintain forklift operator certificate and material handling equipment.
• Basic knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Capacity for stress in service-oriented environment.
• Able to work independently, while in a team environment.
• Prior experience moving trailers is preferred, as this role is responsible for relocating trailers within the yard.

Pay

Base salary range: $19.43 per hour - $23.55 per hour. The typical hourly wage for a new hire with little or no experience is $20.00. This position also receives a $2.00 per hour shift premium between the hours of 6pm and 12am, a $3.00 per hour shift premium between the hours of 12am and 6am, and a $2.00 per hour shift premium on Saturdays and Sundays. The compensation package may also include incentive compensation opportunities in the form of discretionary bonuses (3% annual incentive bonus based on cooperative and individual performance).

Schedule

This is a part-time role with primary hours and days on Tuesday and Wednesday, 8 am–5 pm or 9 am–6 pm. The Distribution Center is open 365 days a year including holidays.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health Insurance – Choice of plans for you and your family, including some that can be paired with an HSA (which CROPP contributes to on your behalf).
• Supplemental insurances: accidental insurance, critical illness insurance, and hospital indemnity insurance.
• Time Off – 136 hours in the 1st year of employment prorated by start date, plus 9 paid holidays, plus one floating holiday.
• 6 Weeks Paid Parental Leave – For all gendered partners in childbirth or adoption.
• Vision & Dental Insurance – Free annual eye exam, discounts on glasses/contacts, flexible dental network, adult orthodontics.
• 401k – 100% match up to the first 3% of an employee’s contribution, and then 50% for 3.1%–5.0% of employee contributions.
• Tuition Reimbursement – Up to $1,500 per year to support continuing higher education.
• Flexible Spending Account – For dependent care costs or to help with dental and vision costs.
• Life Insurance - $50,000 policy funded by CROPP for each employee. Supplemental voluntary coverage available for employees, spouses, and children.
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability/AD&D Insurance - $50,000 of life insurance coverage and $50,000 of AD&D coverage funded by CROPP for each employee.
• Mental Health Support – Free 24/7 access to therapists, coaches, and self-led mental health resources.
• Free biometric screenings (cholesterol, glucose, blood pressure) and health coaching.
• Financial advisors and seminars.
• Annual $360 wellness reimbursement.