Distribution Associate - Corinth

Prysmian Group; Corinth (MS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Prysmian Group is seeking a Distribution Associate for our Mississippi distribution center. You will work across the distribution area including OEM kitting, the daily desk, and other tasks, collaborating with teammates to ensure accurate, timely shipments.

The role requires a High School Diploma, ability to lift up to 75 pounds, forklift proficiency, basic computer use, and strong attention to detail. Join a team focused on accuracy and efficiency in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma; warehouse/distribution experience.
• English proficient reading, writing, and verbal communication.
• Good physical condition; walking/standing most of the day.
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds.
• Above average forklift driving skills.
• Attention to detail to ensure correct item and quantity.
• Material identification is critical to detect quality issues.
• Basic computer and math skills for scan gun and shipping programs.

Responsibilities

• Receives pick tickets and prioritizes by ship date.
• Coordinates daily shipments with customer service.
• Pulls and assembles hardware, wireway, and wire products.
• Packages material into boxes and onto skids.
• Scans material to verify accuracy and completeness.
• Affixes labels and packing lists; prepares shipping documents.
• Operates stretch wrap machine; forklifts for loading.
• Logs shipped orders in computer system.
• Assists with cycle counts and inventories.

Skills

Forklift operation

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Basic math

Basic computer skills

Physical stamina

Shipping/receiving

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Forklift

Scan gun

Job description

DISTRIBUTION ASSOCIATE - GENERAL SUMMARY

Person in this position will work in different areas of the distribution center as needed. He or she may be assigned to an OEM kitting work cell, the daily desk, or other general assignments. He or she will display the ability to work closely with others and as a team. Responsibilities listed below cover some of the significant duties performed, but do not exclude other occasional work assignments not mentioned.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

• Receives pick tickets from the shipping clerk and prioritizes them based on ship date and carrier
• Coordinates daily shipments with customer service
• Pulls and assembles hardware, wireway, and wire products according to the customer’s order
• Packages material into boxes and onto skids
• Scans all material with a scan gun to verify accuracy and completeness
• Affixes appropriate labels and packing lists
• Prepares appropriate shipping documents
• Operates a stretch wrap machine to secure boxes and reels to a skid
• Operates a forklift to load customer orders onto outgoing trucks
• Logs all shipped orders into computer system
• Assists with cycle counts, physical inventories, and other inventory control activities

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• High School Diploma; warehouse/distribution experience
• English: proficient in reading, writing, and verbal communication
• Good physical condition, as you will be walking and standing the majority of the day
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds
• Above average forklift driving skills
• Attention to detail required in correct item and quantity
• Material identification is extremely critical to detect quality issues
• Basic computer skills required to operate scan gun and shipping programs on computer
• Basic math skills required to count items
• Initiative needed to drive your own performance. Direct supervision is always available but is not over your shoulder
• Ability to operate forklift, banding equipment, stretch-wrap machine, scales, dock boards, air drill, staple gun, nail gun, bolt cutters, pallet jacks, computers, scan gun, calculator

Equal Opportunity & Diversity

Prysmian, as an Equal Opportunity Employer, aims to attract and recruit individuals with diverse backgrounds, skills, and abilities.

We strongly believe that diversity brings significant value at all levels of the organization, increasing the possibility of capturing market opportunities and maximizing value for our customers and stakeholders. With Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) as part of our Social Ambition 2030 and a strategic pillar of our Company culture, Prysmian is committed to the development of an organization that prioritizes talent, where people feel respected, included, and free to fully express their potential just as they are.

All Managers and HRs in Prysmian are responsible for ensuring DE&I policies are respected during the recruiting process, as well as recognizing and mitigating unconscious biases that must not influence our selection processes.

All persons will be considered for employment without regard to their race, ethnicity, religion, nationality, origin, citizenship status, socio-economic status, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, military service or veteran status, pregnancy, parental leave, medical conditions, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

Prysmian will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation for any disclosed physical or neurological condition or disability of a qualified applicant unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.

Visit our DE&I Page to learn more about Prysmian’s commitments.

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Prysmian is a global cabling solutions provider leading the energy transition and digital transformation. By leveraging its wide geographical footprint and extensive product range, its track record of technological leadership and innovation, and a strong customer base, the company is well-placed to capitalise on its leading positions and win in new, growing markets. Prysmian’s business strategy perfectly matches key market drivers by developing resilient, high-performing, sustainable and innovative cable solutions in the segments of Transmission, Power Grid, Electrification and Digital Solutions. Prysmian is a public company listed on the Italian Stock Exchange, with almost 150 years of experience, about 30,000 employees, 108 plants and 26 R&D centres in over 50 countries, and sales of over €15 billion in 2023.