Job Description- Distribution Associate
Shift- 1st shift- Monday through Friday.

Monday- 6a-2p
Tuesday- 6a-2p
Wednesday- 6a-2p
Thursday- 6a-2p
Friday- 6a-2p

** With required overtime; during the weekday and Saturdays**

Pay rate: XX14.50

**10 panel DRUG TEST REQUIRED**

General Summary

The Distribution Associate is responsible for providing value to our customer. This is accomplished by accurately receiving, storing and picking of product to meet our customer and BD standards of safety, security, and productivity.


Duties and Responsibilities
1. Shipping/Receiving
The Warehouse Associate is responsible for the safe, accurate warehousing and re-warehousing of product. This includes all aspects of shipping and receiving. The Warehouse Associate is responsible for properly processing and order picking the designated products from their warehouse locations, placing the product on pallets, and preparing the pallets for shipment. Proper loading and unloading of trailers must be done consistent with the company standards of quality, safety, security and productivity. All received product must be completely accurate and conform to customer standard. Inventory must always be accounted for through movements of the warehouse management system.

2. Quality
All work should be performed at a high quality level. Any errors should be resolved through established processes. Check or count products for accuracy and/or damage and infestation. Participate in the Lean program.

3. Re-Warehousing
Must be able to identify pallet ID tags and document information. This requires the ability to write, match numbers, and identify correct location codes.

4. Order Picking
Must be able to accurately pick product. This requires the ability to bend, stoop, reach and lift up to 50 lbs.

5. Physical Inventories
Participate in physical inventories as needed.


6. Equipment
Material handling equipment must be operated in a safe manner by designated associates only. All damage to product, equipment or other company property must be reported. Equipment must be kept neat and orderly in compliance with guidelines set forth in the maintenance procedures.


7. Reporting/Measurements
Ensure all warehouse activity records are prepared in a timely manner and effectively maintained. Review operating goals and standards on a daily basis to monitor achievement.

8. Safety/Sanitation/Housekeeping
Lean manufacturing processes including 5S must be followed at all times. Keep warehouse and work area clean, neat and orderly. Recognize our customer and BD s commitment to pride and Quality. Assist in maintaining the security of the warehouse and conduct all activities in a manner that promotes a safe environment. All injuries and accidents must be reported immediately to a supervisor or manager.

9. Cross Training
Become knowledgeable with responsibilities of the other positions as directed by management. Assist as required. Act as backup at times of absence or vacation.

10. Miscellaneous / Other
All associates are responsible for full participation in the daily stretching program. Participate in physical inventories. Perform other miscellaneous duties as required. This job description is meant to be a guide. It is not intended to limit in any way the duties, which an associate may be required to perform. This job description may be changed at the discretion of the Company. Associates are required to train and utilize Good Documentation Practices.

Job Specifications

1. Ability to read and write English
2. Ability to add, subtract and multiply
3. Ability to type
4. Ability to operate and/or drive all required equipment
5. Ability to bend, reach, stoop, lift and stand on a regular basis
6. Ability to lift up to 50 lbs frequently
7. Manual dexterity
8. Good judgment
9. Ability to speak and hear
10. Ability to fully participate in daily stretching program


Additional Duties

Safety and Security
Associates are responsible for performing their job activities in a safe and reasonable manner and in accordance with safety requirements.
Assist in maintaining the security of the warehouse and conduct all activities in a manner that promotes a safe environment.
All injuries, accidents, unsafe acts, hazards or conditions must be reported immediately.
Report any suspicious persons or activity.

Sanitation and Housekeeping
Maintain a clean and professional image.
To ensure the cleanliness of the facility, follow guidelines as outlined.
The associate must maintain a clean, neat and orderly work area at all times.


Hazmat Training
This associate may be provided with Hazmat training to include general awareness, function specific, security awareness, security plan and safety training.


Cross-training
Become knowledgeable with the responsibilities of the other warehouse positions. Assist as required. Act as back up at times of absence or vacation.


Job Requirements
High School diploma, GED, or 1 year experience required.
Good verbal communication skills.
Ability to handle multiple tasks or projects.
Ability to work in a fast paced distribution environment.
Ability to read and interpret distribution documents.
Ability to work well with others.
Ability to work under minimal supervision.
Ability to perform/operate in a metrics-driven environment.
Basic analytical, organizational and prioritization skills.
General distribution knowledge.
The position will sometimes have exposure to work near moving mechanical equipment and exposure to precarious situations.

Physical Demands
The physical demands described 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 (Per the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990). While performing this job, the employee is regularly exposed to episodes of walking, standing, stooping, kneeling, balancing, crouching, reaching, pushing/pulling, grasping, hearing, twisting, lifting, frequent use of hand to finger, handle, feel, pick or type which can include repetitive motion of the wrists, hands or fingers. Employee must have normal field of vision corrected to 20/40 in each eye and must have hearing enough to safely operate material handling equipment in a manufacturing/distribution environment. This position requires a pre-employment physical exam.