DC Shipping & Receiving Associate

The Paper Store is the largest family owned and operated chain of specialty gift stores in New England. The Distribution Center provides a fun, fast paced, yet challenging work environment. Our leadership team focuses on team building, cross training, and providing growth opportunity for all employees.

BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES:

• Accountability: Takes personal ownership and responsibility for the quality and timeliness of work. Demonstrates reliability and integrity daily.
• Teamwork: the ability to collaborate with others towards a common goal for the greater good, rather than focus on individual accomplishment.
• Professionalism: Maintains a professional and positive manner even under changing or uncertain conditions. Works well with a wide range of individuals
• Personal Development: Displays self-awareness, a high level of energy, persistence, and a positive outlook. Continuously seeks ways to improve and learns from mistakes and constructive feedback.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Be a TPS Brand Ambassador

• Follow all TPS policies and procedures

• Cross train in all areas of the distribution center

• Verify items received against invoices, packing slips and other records of shipment
• Maintain receiving and shipping records and follow all procedures for documenting dates of delivery, damages, shortages, etc.
• Load and unload trailers
• Stage freight to be processed.
• Pre-sort freight to be processed
• Stage freight to be loaded and shipped
• Maintain cleanliness and organization for a safe and efficient workplace
• Other duties as assigned by management

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• A positive attitude and be self–motivated
• Basic math and computer skills
• Speak, read, and understand English for effective communication with key members
• Ability to read, interpret, and comply with written information and documents such as company policies, procedure manuals and maintenance instructions
• Flexibility with scheduling, including overtime and weekends during periods of high distribution volume
• Ability to work independently and with a team
• Ability to operate a manual and electric pallet jack or lift product
• Prior dock operations experience and RF Scan technology a plus
• Prior operation of a forklift or previous forklift certification a plus
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds, and push/pull 75 pounds
• Ability to stand/walk for 8+ hours

ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS:

• Varying temperature inside the distribution center depending on external conditions
• Loud and/or sudden noises

BENEFITS:

• Competitive hourly wage
• Associate discount
• Flexible Schedules
• Full-time Benefits - 401(k) match, vacation and sick time accrual, health benefits

The Paper Store is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, veteran status, or any other classification protected by state, local or federal law