Distribution Handler

Description

The Distribution Handler position verifies and keeps records on outgoing shipments and prepares items for shipment by performing the following essential functions and responsibilities to quality and productivity standards. Team members in this position also share responsibility for warehouse organization, warehouse cleanliness, inventory management and continuous process improvement.

Requirements

• At least 18 year of age.

• Grade 12 or equivalent and one year of factory or warehouse related experience in shipping and receiving.

• Ability to read and write English, follow verbal instructions and use simple math.

• A valid driver’s license.

• Ability to obtain a license to operate a forklift or lift truck. Prior experience with forklifts is preferred

• Proficient with modern business systems including MS Office, Email, and general ERP systems.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Pay is $16.00/hour 

• Shift: Monday-Friday, 6am-2:30pm

• Paid Time Off

• 401(k) with Company Match

• Health, Dental, and Vision

• Company Paid Short Term Disability Insurance

• Company Paid Life and AD&D

• Parental Leave

• EAP

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Fulfill customer orders and intercompany transfers following Shipping procedure.

• Palletize and package orders for shipment using proper packaging equipment including banding and wrapping.

• Maintain warehouse facility and equipment including general maintenance and proactively identifying service needs and maintenance requirements.

• Operates lift trucks or hand trucks to convey, move or hoist materials to proper areas.

• Unloads, receives, and documents inbound shipments following Receiving procedure.

• Sort and label as necessary for company inventory.

• Maintain warehouse organization practicing FIFO for all inventory material.

• Participates in physical inventory counts as directed and reports all discrepancies to Facility Manager.

• From time-to-time, may be required to work overtime including weekends and holidays as necessary to accommodate our customers’ and business needs with proper notification.

• Organize and consolidate items by moving products forward on pallets and shelves, and make sure labels are facing forward.

• Identify and quarantine items that are no longer used or have expired.

• Responsible for counting inventory, recording inventory locations, and maintaining inventory records in the company ERP system.

• Perform daily cycle counts as assigned by supervisor.

• Perform other duties assigned by Management.

Nonessential Skills:

• Perform other duties assigned by the Department Supervisor or Manager.

Success Factors/Job Competencies:

• Organizational skills

• Technical Capacity

• Initiative

• Time Management

• Communication Proficiency

• Thoroughness and Accuracy

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

Accommodations for disabilities in relation to the job selection process are available upon request.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The noise level in the work environment can be moderate to extreme.

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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position requires standing for longs periods of time; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects or tools; reach with hands and arms; balance; or stoop. Employee must lift and/or move up to 50 pounds several times daily. May be exposed to weather temperature conditions prevalent at the time.

Occupational Health and Safety

Employees are responsible and accountable for:

• Compliance with workplace policies and procedures for risk identification, risk assessment and risk control.

• Active participation in activities associated with the management of workplace health and safety.

• Identification and reporting of health and safety risks, accidents, incidents, injuries and property damage at the workplace.

Performance standards:

• Semi-annual performance appraisal based on established job responsibilities and performance goals.

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Drug Test and Background Check

• Applicants will be subject to a drug test and background check prior to hire.