Retail Distribution Center Clerk

Job Summary

The Seasonal Retail Distribution Center processes merchandise for 16 retail locations at Palisades Tahoe. The DC Clerk is responsible for assisting in a variety of duties including shipping and receiving, unloading and loading of merchandise and materials, and distributing all products and materials to the company's retail locations in a timely manner. This position is located in Verdi, Nevada. Applicants must be 18 years of age.

Essential Job Responsibilities/Duties/Tasks

• Receives, inventories, distributes and ships merchandise for Palisades Tahoe retail outlets and uniform department in accordance with Distribution Center guidelines.
• Logs merchandise information into Retail Pro System.
• Helps update and maintain database.
• Maintains a clean, neat, and orderly work area and assists in maintaining the security and safety of the Distribution Center.
• Affords assistance in shipping and receiving, unloading trucks, checking in merchandise, placing materials or items on racks, shelves, bins, and pallets according to predetermined sequences such as size, style, type, color, or product code.
• Accurately handles merchandise received and ensures that product is dispatched on time to the appropriate destinations and in the expected quantities.
• Efficient preparation of garments and protect merchandise from damage and shrinkage.
• Gathers and maintains all data records relative to shipping activities.
• Follows and practices all policies and procedures as discussed in Orientation and further outlined in the Operations Manual as standards of conduct including but not limited to, parking, attire, use of company equipment, late absence policy, and behavior while on property.
• Drives delivery vehicles for the purpose of transporting orders and materials to designated areas.

Required: Competencies and Job Requirements

• Effective communication skills, oral & written
• Strong sense of customer service & safety awareness
• Able to understand and follow verbal and written instructions
• Have a neat & clean appearance in compliance with the company grooming standards
• Punctual, able to report at scheduled start time
• Work well as part of a team
• Superior organizational skills to expedite flow of work, and able to multi task

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or GED
• One to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Valid driver's license and ability to pass an MVR check

Physical Requirements

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, talk, see, and hear.
• Must be capable of walking or standing 80% or more of a normal 8 hour work shift.
• Must be capable of frequently carrying, lifting. pushing or pulling up to 50lbs.
• Must be capable of frequently reaching, handling, bending, stooping, and occasionally climbing and balancing.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perceptions and the ability to adjust focus.

Working Conditions

• Indoor/Outdoor: While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to outside weather conditions.
• Hazardous Materials/Noise: The noise level in the work place is usually moderate.
• Equipment Used in Job: PC, Retail Pro System, Dolly, Various packing and shipping supplies and office equipment.