Distribution Center Associate

<strong><strong>Job Description<br><br></strong></strong><strong>Job Details<br><br></strong><strong><strong>Job Title:<br><br></strong></strong><strong>Distribution Center Associate <br><br></strong><strong><strong>Job Code:<br><br></strong></strong><strong>DISCA<br><br></strong><strong><strong>Department:<br><br></strong></strong>Various Departments<br><br><strong>Location:<br><br></strong>Multiple Locations<br><br><strong><strong>Reports To:<br><br></strong></strong>Production Supervisor, Warehouse/Receiving/Shipping/Distribution Center/Inventory Control Supervisor, Operations/Distribution Center Manager, or Vendor Compliance Leader, Operations Supervisor<br><br><strong><strong>FLSA Classification:<br><br></strong></strong>Non - Exempt<br><br><strong><strong>EEOC Classification:<br><br></strong></strong>Laborers and Helpers<br><br><strong><strong>Salary Grade:<br><br></strong></strong><strong>Supervisory Responsibilities:<br><br></strong>Yes <strong>No<br><br></strong><strong><strong>Job Summary<br><br></strong></strong>The primary responsibility of the Distribution Center Associate is executing various cross-functional warehouse operations within the distribution center, adhering to predetermined protocols and procedures. These activities include but are not limited to loading, unloading, picking, packing, and shipping customer orders. Additionally, the Associate is tasked with proficiently operating a forklift or other material handling equipment to facilitate the movement, positioning, relocation, stacking, and inventory counting processes.<br><br><strong><strong>Essential Duties<br><br></strong></strong><ul><li>Unloads, receives, inspects, segregate, palletize, and loads products.</li><li>Locates products from storage locations.</li><li>Stocks inventory in proper location as directed by WMS.</li><li>Report issues and status of inventory audits.</li><li>Scan shipping carton ID#’s.</li><li>Prints and tags shipping labels onto parcels.</li><li>Transports goods and proper storage or picking locations.</li><li>Picks and packs customer orders efficiently and accurately.</li><li>Assembles customer orders and stack onto pallets.</li><li>Maintains clean production equipment and work areas as outlined in safety protocols.</li><li>Alerts supervisors of possible hazards or problems with products, machinery, or processes.</li><li>Operates a forklift when needed.</li><li>Performs other duties as assigned.<br><br><br></li></ul><strong><strong>Required<br><br></strong></strong><strong>Qualifications, Skills, Abilities and Educational Requirements<br><br></strong><ul><li>Experience working in a fast paced and high-volume work environment.</li><li>Basic working knowledge of material handling equipment with the ability to maintain annual certification requirements</li><li>Ability to multi-task and manage priorities based on management and customer requirements</li><li>Basic knowledge of simple math concepts</li><li>Proactive “self-starter” with a strong attention to detail.</li><li>Ability to drive a Forklift or get certified within specified amount of time</li><li>Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, to communicate with teammates, understand and provide directions, and make entries on reports/records</li><li>Valid Driver’s License<br><br><br></li></ul><strong><strong>Preferred<br><br></strong></strong><ul><li>High School Diploma/GED<br><br><br></li></ul><strong>Key Competencies<br><br></strong><strong>Inter-Relationships<br><br></strong>Consistent interaction with other hourly production/distribution team members and management. May interact with third party drivers or distribution channel personnel.<br><br><strong>Working Conditions and Physical Demands<br><br></strong><strong>Work Environment<br><br></strong>This position works within in a distribution or manufacturing work setting with minimal temperature control. Will be frequently exposed to seasonal temperatures of excessive cold or heat. Work environment is often loud, dusty and/or dirty due to the materials required for production.<br><br><strong>Physical Demands<br><br></strong><strong><strong>Demand:<br><br></strong></strong><strong>Frequency<br><br></strong>Hear<br><br>Frequent<br><br>See<br><br>Frequent<br><br>Repetitive Motions<br><br>Frequent<br><br>Talk<br><br>Frequent<br><br>Stand<br><br>Frequent<br><br>Bend<br><br>Frequent<br><br>Stoop<br><br>Frequent<br><br>Reach<br><br>Frequent<br><br>Climb<br><br>Frequent<br><br>Sit<br><br>Frequent<br><br>Walk<br><br>Frequent<br><br>Type<br><br>Occasional<br><br>Drive<br><br>Occasional<br><br>Walk<br><br>Occasional<br><br><strong>Physical Work<br><br></strong>Percentage<br><br>Very Heavy – 50+lbs<br><br>25 - 50%<br><br><strong><strong>Travel Required<br><br></strong></strong>No<br><br><strong><strong>Additional Information<br><br></strong></strong>The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel.<br><br>Job duties outlined in this job description are considered “Essential Functions” and have been formulated in accordance with the guidelines established by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). The provisions of the American with Disabilities Act (1990) stipulate that employees must be capable of performing the “Essential Functions” of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the “Essential Functions”.<br><br>DiversiTech is an Equal Opportunity Employer.<br><br><strong>Approvals<br><br></strong><strong>Prepared By:<br><br></strong>Charis Johnson<br><br>Date: 2/27/24<br><br><strong>Date:<br><br></strong>Approved By (HR):<br><br><strong>Approval By (Operations):<br><br></strong>Troy Dishmon – via email<br><br>Date: 3/11/2024<br><br><strong>Approval By (Operations):<br><br></strong>Steve Thurber – via email<br><br>Date: 3/11/24<br><br><strong>Approval By (Operations):<br><br></strong>Shanna Harper – via approval form<br><br>Date: 4/8/24<br><br><strong>Approval By (Operations):<br><br></strong>Nelson Janatsch – via approval form<br><br>Date: 3/29/24<br><br><strong>Approval By (Operations):<br><br></strong>Geoff Peer – via approval form<br><br>Date: 4/10/24

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