Distribution Center Associate

REXEL; Altamont (TN); On-site; USD 24,796 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401K with Employer Match

Paid vacation and sick time

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Rexel USA is seeking a Distribution Center Associate to join our Rexel USA team in Albany, NY. This position offers a MONDAY TO FRIDAY SCHEDULE, PAID HOLIDAYS & PAID TIME OFF.

Join our team and you'll be home to play on the weekends! The Distribution Center Associate is responsible for signing for deliveries, checking in and putting away product, picking material for outgoing orders, and packing orders for delivery.

Qualifications

• No experience required.
• High School or GED – Preferred.
• Certification to operate forklift, hand truck, pallet jack and other warehouse equipment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Sign for deliveries and verify quantities against packing lists.
• Receive and store incoming materials from vendors or other centers.
• Assemble and fill orders to be shipped to customers or branches.
• Pack orders into containers and prepare for loading.
• Operate various material handling equipment safely and efficiently.
• Maintain a clean, safe distribution center and report safety concerns.

Skills

Communication

Safety awareness

Forklift operation

Material handling

Teamwork

Time management

Education

High School Diploma or GED - Preferred

Tools

Forklift Certification

Job description

• Experience Level (for career site): Early Professional
• Contract Type: US – Full Time
• Job Family: Supply Chain & Warehousing
• Compensation: USD 18 - USD 20 - hourly

Company Description

Rexel USA is one of the largest distributors of electrical products, data communication, wireless communication and related supplies in the United States. Rexel USA operates its electrical distribution business in the United States through eight Regions that go to market under various banner and trade names, including Rexel, Rexel Automation, Gexpro, Mayer, Talley and Platt Electric Supply. In addition to an online store, Rexel USA has a distribution network of over 460 warehouse storefront locations throughout the U.S.

Job Description

We are looking for a Distribution Center Associate to join our Rexel,USA team in Albany, NY!

This position offers a MONDAY TO FRIDAY SCHEDULE, PAID HOLIDAYS & PAID TIME OFF! Join our team and you'll be home to play on the weekends!

Summary:
Employee’s level and pay will be dependent on their level of experience, knowledge, and capabilities. The Distribution Center Associate is responsible for signing for deliveries, checking in and putting away product, picking material for outgoing orders, and packing orders for delivery. Will be responsible for safely operating various types of material handling equipment and tools.

What You'll Do:

• Contribute to a culture and environment focused daily on employee safety and a safe work environment. Assume responsibility for immediately addressing safety concerns
• Receive material coming into the building by vendors, customers, or other distribution centers
• Verify the quantity and description of materials received by checking merchandise against the packing list
• Prepare a receiving report if none is available
• Assemble and fill orders to be shipped to customers or branches
• Load common carrier and company vehicles
• Process paperwork regarding UPS shipments including: verifying that the merchandise to be shipped is correct, applying the correct UPS postage tape, following customer shipping instructions and insuring the shipment when necessary
• Pack each order into a container and arrange the container onto a shelf according to truck route
• Gather assembled orders that are in carts and verify their quantities and descriptions against the invoice
• General maintenance of the distribution center; sweeping and disposing of trash/cardboard
• Perform other duties as assigned

Job Duties Disclaimer:
The information contained in this job description is intended to describe the essential job functions required of those assigned to this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform the job. Please note that management retains the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The ability to competently perform all the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, demonstrate commitment to effective customer service delivery, integrity, and the ability to work productively as a member of a team or work group are basic requirements of all positions at Rexel USA.

Qualifications

What You'll Need

• No experience required
• Certification to operate forklift, hand truck, pallet jack and other warehouse equipment preferred
• High School or GED – Preferred

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to effectively communicate with co-workers to aid in satisfying customer requirements
• Ability to resolve basic issues and problems
• Possess a beginning knowledge of subject manner, demonstrating ability to perform in a singular functional area
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations in order to accurately complete job tasks
• Ability to organize and prioritize job tasks and requirements
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to safely operate various types of material handling equipment
• Ability to work overtime as needed

Additional Information

Physical Demands:

• Sit: Must be able to remain in a stationary position - Occasionally – up to 20%
• Walk: Must be able to move about inside/outside office or work location - Constantly – at least 51%
• Use hands to finger, handle, or feel: Operates a computer and other office machinery - Constantly – at least 51%
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl: Must be able to crouch down to stock shelves, pick up boxes, or position oneself to maintain computers in the lab/under desks/in server closet - Constantly – at least 51%
• Climb or balance: Must be able to ascend/descend on a ladder, forklift, pallet jack, or other warehouse equipment - Constantly – at least 51%
• Talk, hear, taste, smell: Must be able to use senses to effectively communicate with co-workers and clients and detect hazardous conditions - Constantly – at least 51%

Weight and Force Demands:

• Up to 10 pounds - Constantly – at least 51%
• Up to 25 pounds - Constantly – at least 51%
• Up to 50 pounds - Constantly – at least 51%
• Exposed to unpleasant or disagreeable physical environment such as high noise level and/or exposure to heat and cold - Constantly – at least 51%
• Exposed to electrical hazards; risk of electrical shock - Constantly – at least 51%
• Handles or works with potentially dangerous equipment - Constantly – at least 51%
• Travels to offsite locations - Occasionally – up to 20%

Rexel USA (A VEVRAA Federal Contractor), and its affiliated companies, is an EEO/Disabled/Veterans employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristics protected by law.

For the state of New York only, the pay range is $18.00 to $20.00, depending upon qualifications, experience and other considerations permitted by law.

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Our Benefits Include:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 401K with Employer Match
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Paid company holidays plus flexible personal days per year
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health & Wellness Programs
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• HSA Accounts
• Additional Optional Insurance such as Pet Insurance, Legal Assistance, Critical Illness, Home and Auto Insurance to name a few.
• Employee Discount Programs
• Professional Training & Development Programs
• Career Advancement Opportunities – We like to promote from within

Our goal is to create a workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and empowered to succeed as we understand that our success and innovation is enhanced by an inclusive and diverse workforce.
Rexel USA (A VEVRAA Federal Contractor), and its affiliated companies, is an EEO/Disabled/Veterans employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristics protected by law.

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