1st Shift Warehouse Associate

Caleres; Lebanon (TN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Caleres is seeking a Distribution Center associate to support daily operations in a fast-paced environment. You will process inventory by case or pair, pack cartons neatly, and ensure accurate shipping labeling.

The role requires lifting up to 50 lbs, standing for the shift, and using RF devices. You will participate in 5S audits, safety inspections, and cross training with team members to meet daily goals.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 0-2 years’ experience in a distribution environment is preferred.
• Experience using RF devices is a plus.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. with or without accommodation.
• Able to stand for the full shift and work at heights if needed.

Responsibilities

• Process inventory transactions by case or pair.
• Pack cartons neatly and apply correct shipping labels.
• Perform quality assurance activities and identify improvement opportunities.
• Maintain equipment and supply stocks and perform 5S audits and safety inspections.
• Communicate operational issues to supervisors and adhere to policy changes.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication

Tech adaptability

Cross training

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

RF devices

Job description

What We Do – Accountabilities

• Assures property safety procedures are followed.
• Assures compliance of company policies at all times.
• Assures the maintenance of facilities; Housekeeping – 5S
• Assures high quality standards in performance of operational processes are reached.
• Assures daily operations are completed efficiently with daily goals accomplished.

Essential Functions

• Meets or exceeds Labor standards/KPIs
• Physically and systematically process inventory transactions by case or pair through the facility.
• Perform processing activities as defined by the work instruction by functional area.
• Operate equipment as required by functional work area. (for example- Carton erector)
• Work at a steady pace and with a sense of urgency.
• Maintain a high attention to detail.
• Pack cartons in a neat and orderly fashion.
• Ensure the correct shipping label is applied to the outbound carton.
• Perform Quality assurance activities as required.
• Perform value add activities as required.
• Assist in resolution of operational issues.
• Communicate operational errors to supervisors.
• Identify opportunities for improvement and implement as best practices.
• Adopt and support changes in policies and procedures.
• Perform training while also participating in cross training activities.
• Maintain equipment and supply stocks.
• Perform 5 S Audit as requested.
• Perform Safety inspections as requested.
• Communicate effectively at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to learn new order processing technology.
• Assist in other areas of the operation.
• Ability to take direction and feedback.
• Ability to comprehend and apply work instructions.

Preferred Qualifications & Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 0-2 years’ experience in distribution environment
• Experience using RF devices
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. with or without accommodation
• Able to be on feet for the entire shift.
• May be required to work at heights, such as mezzanines, use ladders to fix carton jams.
• Must be capable of performing basic math.
• Remain calm and effective in high-pressure situations.
• Must be able to work extended hours or days.

Physical Requirements and/or Environment

Distribution Center