Distribution Center Office Associate

Crate & Barrel; New Jersey; On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Crate & Barrel is seeking a Distribution Center Office Associate to serve as the administrative link between carriers and floor operations. You will support flow of information, track drivers, and assist with daily clerical tasks in a fast-paced DC setting.

Ideal candidates bring strong typing, basic computer skills, and great attention to detail. The role emphasizes service, communication, and efficient data handling within a high-volume environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in clerical or administrative support roles.
• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Track and check in drivers and trailers in receiving office or yard.
• Perform clerical duties such as filing, record keeping, and copying.
• Order food and supplies for associate events with the engagement team.
• Maintain and replenish office supplies.
• Enter productivity hours for PM reporting and prepare data for entry.
• Compile and maintain records of business transactions and reports.
• Answer phones and take messages with accuracy.
• Transfer information from accounts/spreadsheets into standard formats or databases.
• Prepare source data for computer entry by sorting and verifying information.
• Handle crossdock responsibilities as assigned and support customer service needs.
• Audit home delivery charges and contact customers before their booked date.
• Resolve escalated customer service issues promptly.

Skills

Typing

Basic computer skills

English proficiency

Communication skills

Clerical skills

Attention to detail

Loss prevention awareness

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent vocational training, or associate's degree

Tools

Spreadsheets

Word processing

Database entry

Job description

As a Distribution Center Office Associate, you will be the vital administrative link that facilitates the flow of information between our carriers and floor operations. In this role, you will partner with managers across the building to facilitate the handling of merchandise as it is moved, stored and dispatched. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and has strong organizational skills, a high attention to detail, and a passion for service.

A day in the life as a Distribution Center Office Associate...

• Work in the receiving office or yard shack, tracking and checking in drivers and trailers
• Performs a variety of clerical duties such as filing, record keeping, and copying
• Partners with engagement team to order food and supplies for associate events
• Maintains and replenishes office supplies
• Conducts information retrieval and data entry , including manually entering productivity hours for PM reporting
• Compiles, organizes, and maintains records of business transactions
• Maintains moderately complex indexes and files
• Answers phones and takes messages
• Gathers information from accounts, applications, or spreadsheets and transfers into a standard format or database
• Prepares source data for computer entry by compiling, sorting, and verifying information.
• Performs other related clerical duties as assigned
• Crossdock additional responsibilities:
• Monitors and maintains customer service email account and special request tracking
• Audits home delivery proposed charges
• Contacts customers prior to their booked date and closes order once picked up
• Handles escalated customer service issue resolutions

What you'll bring to the table...

• Proficient at typing and basic computer operation
• Intermediate English Language proficiency
• Good communication skills both verbal and written
• Clerical, word processing, and office skills
• High attention to detail
• Maintains an awareness of loss prevention, security and safety following the guidelines as outlined in the Company Code of Conduct and Associate Policy manuals

We'd love to hear from you if you have...

• Experience in a clerical position and/or Administrative Support preferred
• High School Diploma, GED, equivalent vocational training, or associate's degree