Job Description
Job Description
The Distribution Associate I is responsible for all incoming and outgoing products and orders. This position requires the inspection of pallets to ensure the product matches the SKU number. This position ensures accuracy through diligent inventory management and reporting. The Distribution Associate I is required to follow proper invoicing and pick-up protocol and as well as safely assisting clients and shipping providers with loading their orders.
Essential Functions Distribution Associate I
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role. Essential functions for this role include but are not limited to the following.
- Pick, Pack and Ship daily orders
- Maintain an organized, clean, and safe warehouse environment
- Manage inventory, conduct cycle counts, and assist with corporate inventory counts
- Report any inventory discrepancies to manager
- Assist with the unloading of containers
- Keep a safe and c lean environment in the warehouse at all times
- Maintain warehouse damage list and report to manager weekly
- Inspect forklifts and other warehouse equipment daily and report any issues to management
- Communicate with Order Management staff regarding any order discrepancies or issues
- Uphold all warehouse safety protocol and instruction
- Work cooperatively in a team environment
- Follow proper receiving procedures, including thorough product Quality Control (QC) inspections
- Maintain high level of customer service and professionalism at all times
- Rework and process returned inventory
- Multitask and prioritize work through effective time management
- Pull stock orders and site transfers and process in timely manner
- Work within the framework of the Company's defined policies, procedures, goals, and directives
- Ensure all training requirements are current and completed
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Prior warehouse experience is a plus
- Effective verbal and written communication skills in English
- Strong interpersonal skills, ability to interact well with direct and cross-functional team members
- Excellent internal and external customer service
- Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
- Close attention to details and high level of accuracy
- Self-motivated and proactive
- Possess a flexible work schedule
- Familiar with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Work Instructions (WIs), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Good Documentation Practices (GDP), and ISO and FDA regulated environments.
- Basic knowledge of Kanban and pull systems
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
- Ability to regularly lift and move up 40 pounds to a 36-inch height
- Regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear
- Frequently required to climb , balance, and stand for long periods of time
- 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
While performing the responsibilities of the job, these work environment characteristics are representative of the environment the employee will encounter. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
Possible exposure to moving mechanical parts and risk of electrical shock. Occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; outside weather conditions; cold; heat; and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is considered normal.