Distribution Associate DC- Seasonal

University Co-op; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 16,531 - 22,041; Part time

Job summary

A student-focused cooperative is recruiting a Distribution Associate - Seasonal in Austin, Texas. This role involves handling online orders, sorting incoming shipments, and participating in inventory management. Candidates should have a High School Diploma or GED and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds. Join our dynamic team during peak seasons, contributing directly to our mission of providing scholarships for students.

Qualifications

• Ability to learn and utilize new systems.
• Previous warehouse experience is helpful but not required.
• Knowledge of shipping and receiving procedures is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Pick, Pack, and Ship Online Orders ensuring efficiency and safety.
• Folding and Tagging Clothing according to company standards.
• Receiving and Sorting incoming shipments and verifying contents.
• Put away items in bins using a handheld device.
• Inventory Replenishment from overstock.

Skills

Warehouse/Stores Management

Attention to Detail

Adaptability

Concern for Safety

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

JOIN OUR TEAM
Every penny of profit goes to course material scholarships for Longhorn students. Only at the Co-op.

Distribution Associate DC- Seasonal Role Profile

The Distribution Associate - Seasonal role is an important part of our Distribution Center, reporting directly to the Assistant Director, DC. This is a non-exempt role. Key accountabilities for success include Web Fulfillment, Inbound Processing, and Inventory Replenishment. The ideal candidate will embody our core values of authentic, welcoming, supportive, and achievers. This role offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, contributing to the overall success of our business during peak seasons.

Key Competencies for Success

Warehouse/Stores Management, Concern for Safety, Embracing Diversity, Partnering, Ensuring Accountability, Adaptability, Attention to Detail.

Key Accountabilities & Achievements

• Pick, Pack, and Ship Online Orders: Efficiently select items from inventory, carefully pack them to ensure safe delivery, and prepare shipments for dispatch to customers and store locations.
• Folding and Tagging Clothing: Prepare clothing items for inventory by folding and tagging them according to company standards.
• Receiving and Sorting: Receive incoming shipments, verify contents against packing lists, and sort items for further processing.
• Put away items in bins using a handheld device.
• Inventory Replenishment
  • Refill primary bins from overstock using a handheld device.

Knowledge, Abilities & Experience for Success

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Previous warehouse experience is helpful but not required.
• Knowledge of shipping and receiving procedures is preferred.
• Candidates should have the ability to learn and utilize new systems.

Physical Demands

• Must be able to lift objects up to 50 pounds. Must be able to move about and ascend/descend stairs, ramps, and ladders.
• Substantial movements (motion) of the wrist, hands, and/or fingers in a repetitive manner.
• Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less); distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more); color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors).
• Continuous sitting, standing, walking, using stairs, hearing, talking, bending, crouching, and working closely with others.
• The Warehouse Associate works indoors in a climate-controlled warehouse setting.
• Ability to work a varying warehouse schedule including early mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays, and game days.
• Moderate noise (examples: business office and warehouse with computers and printers, light traffic).

Our commitment to equal opportunity employment (EOE) extends to all aspects of the employment relationship, including recruitment, hiring, promotion, transfer, disciplinary action, layoff, training, and benefits. We strive to provide a work environment free from discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.