Distribution Center Team Member

About the role

This position is responsible for performing all tasks relating to receiving store inventory, selecting merchandise for shipping, and loading merchandise onto trailers for shipment. Responsibilities of this position are completed in a manner that meets company standards for accuracy, safety, security, productivity and quality.

Responsibilities

• Receive and unload incoming shipments, direct merchandise to the appropriate area.
• Check against bills of lading and packing slips.
• Take inventory of merchandise, check quantity and maintain records of goods received; reject damaged, excess or misdirected goods.
• Identify, separate, label and palletize merchandise, label pallets, process documents, and relocate merchandise to appropriate destinations.
• Re-label merchandise if necessary.
• Receive and process UPS inbound shipments and supply orders.
• Pick store supply and UPS orders and prepare for shipment.
• Perform cycle counts, investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies.
• Move merchandise by hand, hand truck or forklift equipment to maintain continuous flow.
• Move merchandise to staging area, verify SKU and quantity check for damage, and verify that order is complete and process documents.
• Verify merchandise order is accurate and complete, stack and wrap merchandise, load in trailer and process documents.
• Ensure job assignments are completed accurately and free of damage.
• Performance will be evaluated through periodic, random audits, and measured against the company accuracy standards.
• Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material handling equipment as assigned.
• Conduct job duties in a manner that promotes safety.
• Complies with all OSHA and MSDS standards.
• Operate all equipment in a safe manner.
• Daily, inspect equipment before use.
• Use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required.
• Maintain a clean, neat, and orderly work area.

Qualifications

• Experience: 0-2 years of experience in a distribution center. This is an entry-level position in the distribution center.
• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent preferred. Any combination of education and experience will be considered.
• Professional Certifications: None

Skills

• Ability to lift 50 to 75 pounds continuously throughout the shift, standing, bending, squatting and/or walking for extended periods throughout the shift
• Ability to read, speak and understand the English language on a basic level
• Ability to count accurately and perform basic math
• Ability to take initiative to correct issues without direction, offer solutions to problems and support a team effort
• Knowledge of operating any or all of