Job Description

SUMMARY

Responsible for accurate receiving, storing, preparing and shipping orders of product. Knows their responsibility in a contingency plan or crisis situation. Must be able to work the shift pattern as outlined by distribution needs.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

May include, but are not limited to, the following:

Inbound Freight:

Count all products, compare to manifest and check all shipments for damage, infestation and production code dates
Report shortages, damages and mis-shipments on appropriate forms
Sign for inbound shipments when necessary
If assigned, and you are a qualified forklift driver, unload inbound shipments safely and move product to storage locations

Storage: Maximize space usage and safely put away items onto racks

Order Picking:

Ensure correct number and type of product is picked
Transport orders to shipping locations or delivery platforms with material handling equipment
Stencil, tag or mark orders as required

Outbound Freight:

Compare quantity, labeling and address with order to ensure outgoing shipments are complete and correct
Accept signatures for outbound as necessary
Efficiently move product into outbound delivery vehicles

Facility/Equipment:

Maintain equipment and assigned areas in a neat, clean and orderly fashion
Operate equipment safely and efficiently
Comply with all local, OSHA or Expeditors’ standards

Inventory:

Keep accurate records and reports. Assist in physical inventories and cycle counts
Ensure proper stock rotation

Other Duties: Repack or re-box cases per instructions. Repair and re-box damaged goods as required. Operate shrink-wrap machine if assigned.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

Preferred high school degree
6 months of distribution and warehousing experience or comparable experience – RF technologies a plus
Must be able to read, count accurately, do simple math (add, subtract, divide, multiply) and write legibly. Must be capable of standing and walking for extended periods.
Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects
Must be able to stand or sit for prolonged periods
Strong work ethic, attention to detail and positive attitude
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; stand; walk; use hands to touch, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.  The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch.  The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate as normally based in an office.  Some of the work may be required in the operating units which can require usage of required PPE including safety glasses, hearing protection, etc.  May also result in exposure to outside elements and may require usage of stairs and elevators.  Travel including air travel or auto travel may occasionally be required.