2nd Shift - Distribution Center Associate

Acorn Distributors Inc; Brownsburg (IN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Acorn Distributors Inc is seeking a reliable picker/packer for the distribution center. You will read orders, pick items, assemble pallets, and load trucks on the second shift. The role emphasizes accuracy, safety, and efficient handling of goods.

Responsibilities include operating forklift and related equipment, performing shift-start inspections, and maintaining cleanliness. A HS diploma and 6 months to 1 year in distribution is preferred, with OSHA compliance within the first 90 days.

Qualifications

• Must communicate and comprehend both written and oral information.
• Proficient in addition, subtraction, and basic math in all units of measure.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; 6 months to 1 year in a distribution center preferred.
• Ability to operate forklift, stock picker, two-wheeler, wrapping machine, dollies, carts.
• OSHA safety training or certification within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Read customer orders to determine items to pick and load for delivery.
• Assemble orders from stock and place on pallets for trucks.
• Load product on trucks in predetermined order.
• Ensure product integrity and accuracy during loading.
• Perform equipment inspections and complete shift log sheets.
• Clean distribution center and plug equipment into charging stations at shift end.
• Follow OSHA safety standards and report violations to supervisor.
• Other duties as required.

Skills

Written and oral communication

Basic math

OSHA safety compliance

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift

Stock picker

Two-wheeler

Wrapping machine

Dollies

Carts

Pallet jack

Turret

Electric walkie rider

Job description

Description

Job Description

Pick, pack and load product from the distribution center to delivery trucks, manually or with forklifts, dollies, or hand trucks. Work second shift hours which include varying end times.

Work Hours: 5:00pm Start Time

Essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Read customer order, work order, or shipping order to determine items to be picked and loaded for customer
• Assemble customer orders from stock and place orders on pallets to be loaded on delivery trucks
• Load product on trucks as required in predetermined order
• Ensure product is not damaged and is loaded in a manner that allows for ease in sorting and selecting upon delivery
• Perform equipment inspections and complete log sheets at the beginning of every shift
• Clean distribution center and plug all necessary equipment into charging stations at the end of every shift
• Follow OSHA and safety standards, report violations to direct supervisor (DC Supervisor - 2nd Shift)
• Other duties, as required

Physical Demands:

• Job requires employees to be able to stand for prolonged periods of time
• Repetitive, physically demanding work and regularly required to reach with hands and arms, stand, walk, and use hands to handle or feel, and sort and load
• Occasionally required to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, and talk and hear
• Frequently required to lift and/or move excessive weight (50 pounds or more)
• Required to use and read computer and scanner screens, communicate required reporting
• Expected to maintain certain levels of productivity and accuracy
• Work second shift hours

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be able to communicate and comprehend both written and oral information
• Competence in addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
• Ability to operate necessary equipment (forklift, stock picker, two-wheeler, wrapping machine, dollies, carts)
• Must be certified by Acorn Distributors on all equipment as required by OSHA within 90 days
• High School diploma or equivalent
• A minimum of six (6) months to (1) year of experience in a distribution center

Equipment Used:

Forklift, stock picker, turret, electric walkie rider, pallet jack, riding floor scrubber and vacuum, two-wheeler, wrapping machine, dollies, and carts