Warehouse Associate 1 (General Warehouse)

Primary Responsibilities

• Checks and inspects cartons to reflect accurate quantity and condition for further processing.
• Packs, labels, and scans cartons, as required.
• Sorts and routes cartons.
• Enters appropriate information in inventory systems as required.
• Loads, unloads, and picks, as required.
• Prepares merchandise for distribution, including:
• Checks, inspects, and logs data into the appropriate inventory systems to reflect the quantity and condition of merchandise received or distributed.
• Takes necessary steps to prepare merchandise for inventory and distribution.
• Inspects merchandise visually to determine disposition, as assigned.
• Enters/logs appropriate data into on-line systems, as required.
• Performs one or more stock handling tasks, such as:
• Packing, unpacking, banding, and assembling merchandise.
• Sorting and routing merchandise.
• Moves cartons from one location to another, either manually or mechanically.
• Picking, labeling, and scanning, as required.
• Operates simple warehouse equipment as necessary.
• Performs other related manual tasks, as assigned.

Core Competencies & Accomplishments

• Requires the ability to understand and follow general and/or written instructions.
• Involves the use of elementary arithmetic.
• Familiarity with use of contemporary merchandise processing equipment (i.e. handheld scanners).
• Familiarity with use of warehouse equipment and inventory systems.
• Ability to learn computer processing systems.
• Ability to work efficiently.
• Ability to determine which prescribed steps to take to process problem cartons and to resolve identified discrepancies.

Physical Essential Function

• Frequent 0 - 30lbs; Occasional 30 - 75lbs

Qualifications

• Six months experience in the same or related tasks is preferable.
• Internal Candidates Must have an Achiever rating, or higher, on 2017 Performance Appraisal.
• Those with Policy Violations issued within the last 12 months will not be considered.
• Information regarding current family members working in the same facility location must be reported when submitting the application. Failure to do so will disqualify the Associate from consideration.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits package including medical/dental/vision, term life insurance, paid vacation/holidays, and 401(k) with Company match.
• All associates are eligible for an associate discount on JCPenney merchandise.

About JCPenney

• JCPenney is the shopping destination for diverse, working American families.
• The Company's product assortment meets customers' everyday needs and helps them commemorate every special occasion with style, quality, and value.
• JCPenney offers a broad portfolio of fashion, apparel, home, beauty, and jewelry from national and private brands and provides personal services including salon, portrait and optical.
• The Company and its 50,000 associates worldwide serve customers where, when, and how they want to shop - from jcp.com to more than 650 stores in the U.S. and Puerto Rico.
• In 2022, JCPenney celebrates 120 years as an iconic American brand by continuing its legacy of connecting with customers through shopping and community engagement.

Pay Range

USD $18.50/Hr -USD $23.25/Hr.