Distribution Associate

Essendant; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Dental options

Paid Vacations/PTO

Tuition Reimbursement

401(k) plan

Life Insurance

Job summary

Essendant in Irving, Texas is seeking a Distribution Associate 2 to join their team. This advanced-level role requires handling materials using technology in a fast-paced warehouse environment. The ideal candidate will engage in responsibilities such as receiving freight, processing returns, and loading trucks while adhering to safety protocols.

A strong emphasis on teamwork, integrity, and the ability to operate warehouse equipment safely is necessary. Candidates should ideally possess a high school diploma or GED equivalent. Join Essendant and contribute to a supportive workplace committed to employee growth.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift up to 80 lbs.
• Ability to follow simple directions in English.
• Warehouse/distribution-related experience helpful.

Responsibilities

• Receive inbound freight and stock products.
• Process customer returns and manage inventory.
• Load trucks and ensure accurate shipping.

Skills

Dependability

Teamwork

Integrity

Ability to operate warehouse equipment

Basic math skills

Education

High School diploma or GED equivalent

Tools

Warehouse technology

Box erector

Pallet jack

Job description

At Essendant, we offer our employees a wide-range of Medical and Dental options, as well as Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts. Work/life balance is encouraged and we support that with Paid Vacations/PTO and Paid Holidays. We promote growth by assisting with Tuition Reimbursement. Our employees' futures are important to us; therefore we offer a 401(k) plan, Life Insurance, AD&D and more.

Essendant is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Job Description

Distribution Associate 2

Primary Purpose

An advanced-level distribution role that requires frequent material handling equipment use. This role utilizes cutting edge technology in a fast paced environment to delight and create value for our customers by moving our business products accurately and timely.

Major Responsibilities

• One or more of the following critical supply chain
  functions that assist in delivering product to our customers.
• Inbound freight receiving
• Full case receiving stocking
• Customer return processing
• Full case order selecting and replenishment processing
• Order shipping and truck loading
• Typically requires the use of Stock Pickers, Reach
  Trucks, Counter Balance Forklifts and Electric Pallet Jacks.
• Ensure proper trailer docking procedures are followed;
  unload trailer, stage product and inspect pallets for quantity and
  damages; remove damaged product and validate all paperwork to the load
  (i.e., piece count, signatures, etc.); properly annotate discrepancies on
  freight bill or appropriate documents; utilize warehouse technology to
  verify and process freight and create receiving manifest and receipt
  tickets.
• Place receipt tickets on correct item(s) on pallet;
  sort pallet between bulk and shelf items; transport pallet or cartons to
  appropriate zone or location; remove carton(s) from pallet, green rack or
  cart and place in designated warehouse location.
• Print applicable Return Goods Report; obtain and enter
  return authorization number into warehouse technology and print and apply
  return ticket(s); inspect return item for quantity and quality assurance;
  clean, repackage and/or repair item (if necessary); complete necessary
  oral and written communication (i.e., order supplies; credit or return
  information); disposition item to appropriate location.
• Obtain pick label(s) and locate appropriate items and
  quantities; place shipping/pick label on carton and prepare carton; follow
  packing slip process and apply to carton as necessary; place carton/bags
  on conveyor or rolling equipment for transport to appropriate staging
  location; stock “HOT Replenishments” as needed.
• Review system and/or order to determine what is short
  or out at location and utilize warehouse technology to ‘look up’ alternate
  locations for item; if available obtain carton from bulk location or
  reaches from shelf location; document receipt transactions and follow
  warehouse technology procedures to process order.
• Unload fulfilled carton/bags and stage for shipping on
  appropriate pallet; apply stretch wrap to completed pallets; write
  appropriate information on pallet placard or shrink wrap; stage pallets
  and load truck; secure and stabilize cartons and pallets throughout the
  loading process.
• Maintain
  a clean and safe work environment following all policies and procedures
• Active
  participant in our Lean Continuous Improvement culture and process.
• Understand
  and demonstrate Essendant's Core Values.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Warehouse/Distribution-related experience helpful.

Qualifications

Skills/Knowledge Required

• Highly dependable individual demonstrating key USI
  Values including Teamwork, Integrity, Honesty and Accountability.
• Ability to perform all required tasks within the scope
  of Distribution 2 to the level of established productivity required and in
  keeping with applicable Standard Operating Procedures, rules, established
  processes and Quality guidelines.
• Ability to operate equipment in a safe and controlled
  manner, i.e., box erector, tape machine, Taylor Dunn, pallet jack and
  walkie-rider.
• Ability to leverage appropriate technology in an
  effective manner in performance of the function, i.e., pick-to-voice,
  computer, scanner, Associate Kiosks etc.
• Ability to lift up to 80 lbs
• Ability to follow simple directions (verbal and
  written) in English.
• Ability to perform basic math.

Education and Experience

High School diploma or GED equivalent preferred.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.