Distribution Associate Ii

SUMMARY:
Receives, stores, and distributes material, tools, equipment, and products within establishments by performing the following duties.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
§ Interprets customer orders, work orders, shipping orders, or requisitions to determine items to be moved, gathered, or distributed.
§ Conveys materials and items from receiving area to storage or to other designated areas.
§ Sorts and places materials or items on racks, shelves, or in bins according to predetermined sequence such as size, type, style, color, or product code.
§ Assembles customer orders from stock and places orders on pallets or shelves, or conveys orders to packing station or shipping department.
§ Operates various models of forklifts as required including standard LPG sit down lifts, reach truck, manual and electric pallet jacks, piggy back forklifts, and scissor lifts.
§ Records amounts of materials or items received or distributed and processes appropriate paperwork to support the above functions as required.
§ Utilizes RF technology to complete the following assignments:
o Accurately pull and stage the desired material.
o Receive new stock or special order items intended for placement in our storage locations.
o Move or restock items from overstock locations to primary locations.
o Audit outgoing shipments.
§ Maintains safe and clean work environment by keeping shelves, pallet area, and workstations neat. A large part of the warehouse team member’s function is keeping the facility cleaned and organized.
§ Comply with company and OSHA safety procedures, rules, and regulations.
§ Safely operate all the necessary equipment.
§ All other tasks as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred; related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted.
LANGUAGE SKILLS: Must have the ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos in English. Must have the ability to write simple correspondence in English.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to perform basic mathematical functions.
TRAINING: Expected to complete fork lift certification within 30 days of employment and complete EDGE training within 1 year of employment.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee must have the ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.