Distribution Shipping/Receiving Team Member - Birmingham

America's Thrift Stores; Birmingham (AL); Hybrid; USD 1,929,000 - 2,480,000; Full time

Job summary

America's Thrift Stores is seeking a reliable Distribution Shipping/Receiving Team Member for our Birmingham, AL distribution center. You will handle receipt, inspection, and documentation of goods, and prepare orders for shipment with accuracy and speed.

Responsibilities include unloading, labeling, coordinating with carriers, and maintaining inventory. Forklift operation and basic shipping software familiarity are beneficial.

Qualifications

• High School Degree or GED preferred, or equivalent work experience.
• Prior experience in warehouse, distribution, or shipping/receiving roles is preferred.
• Operation of warehouse equipment; forklift certification is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Basic computer skills, familiarity with shipping software.
• Effective communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Unload incoming shipments from trucks and trailers.
• Inspect and verify incoming goods against purchase orders, packing lists, and inspect clothes and other items.
• Pick, pack, and prepare orders for shipment for customer specifications.
• Label and process shipments using appropriate shipping software.
• Coordinate with shipping carriers to ensure timely and accurate dispatch of orders.
• Organize and maintain inventory within the warehouse, performing regular counts and audits.
• Assist with inventory management tasks, such as stock rotation and replenishment.
• Adhere to all safety protocols and procedures.
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment, keeping work areas neat and clean.
• Comply with company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Operate warehouse equipment, including forklifts, pallet jacks, and hand trucks, safely and efficiently.
• Conduct routine maintenance and inspections on equipment.
• Consolidate goods and operate baling equipment.
• Identify and sort materials into different categories.
• Adapt to changing priorities throughout the day as production adjusts.
• Prep and organize products for shipping, packaging finished products accordingly.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Forklift operation

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Shipping software

Barcode scanning

Job description

Position Title: Distribution Shipping/Receiving Team Member

Department: Donations

Reports to: On-Site Manager

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Position Purpose and Objectives

We are seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Distribution Shipping/Receiving Team Member to join our Distribution Center team. The successful candidate will be responsible for the efficient and accurate material handling of shipping and receiving tasks, including the receipt, inspection, and documentation of incoming and outgoing shipments. This role is critical to maintaining the flow of goods and ensuring that our customers receive their orders on time and in excellent condition.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Unload incoming shipments from trucks and trailers.
• Inspect and verify incoming goods against purchase orders, packing lists, and inspect clothes and other items.
• Pick, pack, and prepare orders for shipment according to customer specifications.
• Label and process shipments using appropriate shipping software.
• Coordinate with shipping carriers to ensure timely and accurate dispatch of orders.
• Organize and maintain inventory within the warehouse, performing regular counts and audits.
• Assist with inventory management tasks, such as stock rotation and replenishment.
• Adhere to all safety protocols and procedures.
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment, keeping work areas neat and clean.
• Comply with company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Operate warehouse equipment, including forklifts, pallet jacks, and hand trucks, safely and efficiently.
• Conduct routine maintenance and inspections on equipment.
• Consolidate goods and operate baling equipment.
• Identify and sort materials into different categories.
• Adapt to changing priorities throughout the day as production adjusts.
• Prep and organize products for shipping, packaging finished products accordingly.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Skills and Qualifications

• High School Degree or GED preferred, or equivalent work experience.
• Prior experience in warehouse, distribution, or shipping/receiving roles is preferred.
• Operation of warehouse equipment; forklift certification is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Basic computer skills, familiarity with shipping software.
• Effective communication and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to lift and move heavy objects regularly.
• Flexibility to work various shifts, including weekends and holidays.
• Strong work ethic and adherence to company policies and procedures.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks.
• Capability to build and maintain relationships with peers, management, and customers.
• Accurate record-keeping and progress communication to management.
• Proven ability to manage multiple activities simultaneously.
• Naturally mission-driven, guided by core values.
• Successful completion of background check and drug screen.

Competencies

Never- 0%, Occasionally- 1-33%, Frequently- 34-66%, Continuously- 67-100%

Physical Demands

• Frequently - Carrying up to 50 lbs., pushing and pulling up to 25 lbs., lifting up to 50 lbs., climbing up to 14-foot height, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, handling and smelling.
• Frequently - Walking on tile/concrete, bending, feeling, and reaching waist/overhead level.
• Continuously - Standing on tile/concrete, talking, seeing, and hearing.

Other

• Mostly regular and weekend hours, occasionally working evenings and holiday hours as needed.
• Working environment includes inside of building with semi- controlled temperatures and outside conditions with varying weather and temperatures.

Other duties as assigned: Please note that this job description may not cover every duty or responsibility that might arise in the course of employment. Employees are expected to perform other duties as assigned, which may not be explicitly stated in this document. This job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees in this position. The duties and responsibilities outlined here are intended to provide an overview of the primary functions of the role, but they may change as the needs of the organization evolve.

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