Z-Dock associate II

Job Summary

This position will assist in the offloading, receiving, shipping, storage and distribution of products in a warehouse environment. Daily tasks involve bar code scan applications that record movement, receipt, and status changes to inventory. Timely and efficient completion of job duties are critical in this position as well as safely operating industrial power equipment such as a forklift and cherry picker.

Job Description

• Receive, transport and stock inbound products from manufacturing facilities and suppliers; including but not limited to physical lifting, movement by powered and manual lift and material handling equipment.
• Accurately place and properly stack stock for storage in designated areas including recording of the stock location into the perpetual inventory record using the proprietary system.
• Fulfill orders by locating, transporting, offloading and scanning of outbound product from storage areas to shipping lanes for distribution to consumers, dealers and other destinations. The process of order fulfillment includes matching of serialized product to orders, uploading items to manifest or transfer of location in the proprietary system using company secure IT network, equipment and procedures. Order fulfillment tasks require physical lifting and the use of both manual and industrial powered equipment.
• Perform inventory cycle counts daily, weekly or monthly as required to meet company compliance requirements.
• Use of heavy industrial power equipment and constantly performing job duties at heights requiring fall protection combined with the physical requirements and heavy lifting.
• Absorb and maintain a clean and organized warehouse as well as complying with all safety regulations established by the company.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES (other duties as assigned)

• Receive, transport and stock inbound products from manufacturing facilities and suppliers; including but not limited to physical lifting, movement by powered and manual lift and material handling equipment.
• Accurately place and properly stack stock for storage in designated areas including recording of the stock location into the perpetual inventory record using the proprietary system.
• Fulfill orders by locating, transporting, offloading and scanning of outbound product from storage areas to shipping lanes for distribution to consumers, dealers and other destinations. The process of order fulfillment includes matching of serialized product to orders, uploading items to manifest or transfer of location in the proprietary system using company secure IT network, equipment and procedures. Order fulfillment tasks require physical lifting and the use of both manual and industrial powered equipment.
• Perform inventory cycle counts daily, weekly or monthly as required to meet company compliance requirements.
• Use of heavy industrial power equipment and constantly performing job duties at heights requiring fall protection combined with the physical requirements and heavy lifting.
• Absorb and maintain a clean and organized warehouse as well as complying with all safety regulations established by the company.

Minimum Requirements

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent experience with 1-2 years’ experience in delivery, warehousing, receiving, issuing, packing, shipping and/or storage of goods, or equivalent.
• Forklift certification required and experience using a cherry picker is a plus.
• Basic computer skills for maintaining inventory logs and databases.
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to move heavy items (up to 350 lbs.) for several hours consecutively when pulling and putting away the furniture.

Preferred Requirements

• Basic knowledge of inventory procedures.
• A thorough understanding of the proper methods and procedures used in safe receiving, storing, requisitions, shipping and delivery.
• Understand internal control procedures for process of receiving product against purchase orders and packing slips and actions to reconcile.
• Furniture delivery and repair.

Physical Demands/Work Environment

• Nearly continuously stand, balance, reach overhead, pull, push, and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Often repetitive hand motion, walking, bending, stooping, listening, talking, climb stairs and ladders, crawl, and operate industry equipment.

Scope & Impact

Performance of the tasks as outlined for this position are essential to the successful daily operation of the Z-Dock. Execution of outbound tasks within required time frames is critical in meeting company commitments to customers, dealer partners, 3rd party delivery providers and shareholders. Timely and accurate receipt and stocking of inbound product impacts inventory accuracy, order fulfillment and scheduling of delivery and distribution.

Benefits

For Employees In The US Benefit offerings to employees and their families include: Medical, Vision, Dental and Basic Life Insurance, available 401k retirement plan with company match of up to 6%. Paid time off includes: 9-11 paid holidays each year, two weeks’ prorated vacation as a new hire and either personal time (non-exempt only) or state mandated sick time. More information can be found via: https://learn.bswift.com/la-z-boy. If this role requires travel / driving in order to perform the key responsibilities outlined above, candidates must be able to meet the qualifications noted in the company’s Driver Management Program to be considered for the role.