Distribution Assistant

Gotham Greens; Stevensburg (VA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Gotham Greens in the United States is seeking a Distribution Assistant to join our growing team. You will handle order selection, loading products for shipment, and manage shipping/receiving across our facilities.

This role emphasizes inventory control, quality checks, and ERP data entry to ensure accurate records. The ideal candidate is organized, physically capable of lifting 50 pounds, and willing to drive as a back-up driver when needed.

Qualifications

• Experience in a warehouse or distribution center preferred.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for an 8-hour shift.

Responsibilities

• Select and stage product item numbers, quantities, and shelf life for shipment.
• Inspect product quality while selecting orders and ensure only quality items are packed.
• Pack products securely, label as needed, and move to loading dock.
• Record product information in ERP systems.
• Move products between storage, loading dock, and receive shipments.
• Inspect incoming shipments for defects and rotate inventory by lot code and shelf life.
• Assist with deliveries as back-up driver; perform general labor and administrative tasks.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Physical stamina

Basic math

Valid driver\'s license

Tools

ERP systems

Pallet jack

Box truck operation

Job description

THE ROLEGotham Greens is seeking a passionate, driven, and hardworking individual to fill a position as a Distribution Assistant. The Distribution Assistant is responsible for order selection and loading products to be shipped from our facilities; shipping and receiving inbound and outbound deliveries; maintaining inventory and quality control throughout the shipping and receiving process.In addition, the ideal candidate is passionate about sustainable agriculture and embraces Gotham Greens core values and mission. Experience in the greenhouse or fresh produce or perishables is preferred but not required. This is an opportunity for an enthusiastic, self-motivated, and highly organized person to join a rapidly growing, innovative company that is disrupting the 21st-century food system.AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITYOrder Selection and LoadingSelect and stage the correct product item number, quantities, and shelf life for shipment.Inspect product quality while selecting orders. Only pack products that meet quality standards. Isolate and report products with quality defects.Securely pack products on pallets or carts, shrink wrapping and labelling as needed.Move product to/from storage and loading dock for shipping and receiving.Accurately record product information on paperwork and enter into ERP systems.Shipping and ReceivingUsing material handling equipment or by hand, move products, materials and supplies between storage areas and loading dock to be loaded/unloaded.Load/unload, inspect and put away shipments of materials and supplies.Inspect incoming shipments for quality defects, like damage, incorrect item numbers, or quantities.Inventory ControlStock, organize and consolidate storage space, as needed.Rotate inventory by item number, lot code, and shelf life.Support periodic company inventory by counting products, materials, and supplies.Operations SupportThe Distribution Assistant will be required to act as the back up driver if assistance with deliveries is needed.Other duties as assigned, which may include cleaning, general labor, and administrative tasks.Willing to drive a 20 plus foot truck, when neededQUALIFICATIONSRequirements:Working in a warehouse or a distribution center is preferred.Handling food products and following food safety policies preferred.Using a pallet-jack and material handling equipment.Storing, handling, and shipping products, materials and supplies.Must be comfortable driving a box truck and acting as the back up driver for deliveries.Must have a valid drivers license.Using computers and ERP systemsPerform basic math skills such as adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing.Lift and carry 50 pounds, stand, and continuously walk around for a full 8-hour shift.Willing to drive a 20 plus foot truck.Be authorized to work in the US.Have a reliable form of transportation.Open availability to work various schedules including nights, holidays, and weekends.