Distribution Associate I

Northwell Health; Town of Oyster Bay (NY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwell Health is seeking a warehouse associate to support receiving, storing, and distributing items across multiple sites. You will verify deliveries, process paperwork, and maintain inventory records.

The role requires operating forklifts and other material handling equipment, with emphasis on accuracy and safety. Responsibilities include pulling items for delivery, packing, loading vehicles, and data entry into the system.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent, required.
• Prior related experience, preferred.
• Ability to lift/carry material in excess of 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand, bend, lift and/or reach for extended periods of time.
• Ability to understand simple mathematics and inventory flow.
• Ability to communicate effectively and follow instructions received through written orders, electronic display and/or audio device.

Responsibilities

• Performs receiving duties including verifying accuracy of deliveries against purchase orders and inspecting items for damage.
• Completes paperwork and enters information into department computer system.
• Unloads and unpacks items from delivery vehicle and stores them in the correct location.
• Fulfills pick-list requests and prepares/packs items for delivery using proper packing materials.
• Loads items onto delivery vehicle and completes related paperwork.
• Operates motorized equipment (forklift, pallet jacks, reach trucks) as needed.
• Maintains a clean and safe work environment according to policies.

Skills

Receiving

Distribution

Inventory control

Data entry

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Forklift

Pallet jack

Reach truck

Job description

Job Description

Performs diversified receiving, storing and distribution duties supporting the operational needs of the warehouse. Maintains records of inventory received and issued.

Job Responsibility

• * Performs receiving duties including, but not limited to:
  • Verifying accuracy of warehouse deliveries by comparing to purchase orders.Inspecting items for damage or defects.
  • Completing appropriate paperwork and entering information into department computer system.
  • Unloading and unpacking items from delivery vehicle.
  • Transporting and storing items in appropriate warehouse location.
• * Performs distribution duties including, but not limited to:
  • Filling pick-list requests for warehouse items.
  • Preparing and packing items for delivery.Utilizing packing materials and transport units according to established policies and procedures.
  • Loading requisitioned items onto delivery vehicle for transport to various sites.
  • Completing appropriate paperwork and entering information into department computer system.
• * Operates motorized and manual material handling equipment including, but not limited to, fork lift, pallet jacks and reach trucks.
• * Meets established receiving / distribution standards of operation
• * Maintains a clean and safe work environment according to established policies and procedures.
• Performs related duties, as required.

*ADA Essential Functions

Job Qualification

• High School Diploma or equivalent, required.
• Prior related experience, preferred.Ability to lift/carry material in excess of 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand, bend, lift and/or reach for extended periods of time.
• Ability to understand simple mathematics and inventory flow.
• Ability to communicate effectively and follow instructions received through written orders, electronic display and/or audio device.

*Additional Salary Detail
The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).