Night Picking Associate/Driver (2:30pm - 10:30pm)

Hachette Livre; Indiana; On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Hachette Book Group in Indiana is seeking a Warehouse Associate to pick, replenish, label and locate cartons for customer fulfillment in an open carton/conveyor environment. You will operate Pick-To-Voice technology, WMT and RF units to ensure accuracy and speed.

The role requires lifting up to 50 lbs, climbing stairs or ladders to a height of 4 ft, and standing for up to 8 hours. A high school diploma is required; training covers WMS/WMT systems and safety procedures.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for long periods.
• Familiarity with WMS/WMT technologies is a plus.
• Experience with Pick-To-Voice technology is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Maintain 1-day turnaround of orders per supervisor goals.
• Master Pick-To-Voice and WMT technologies and report issues.
• Report system problems and damages to supervisor or coordinator.
• May work in groups to shift unfinished tasks to other team members.
• Operate Walkie Rider and/or Stand-up Counterbalance equipment.

Skills

Independence

Teamwork

Attention to detail

WMS/WMT familiarity

RF scanner usage

Lifting to 50 lbs

Climb stairs/ladder

Stand for 8 hours

Education

High school diploma

Tools

RF unit

WMS

WMT

Pick-To-Voice

Job description

SUMMARY

To cut cartons, replenish to pick face locations, and label and locate pick cartons for customer fulfillment. May fill customer loose book orders in open carton/conveyor environment, using Pick-To-Voice technology, WMT technology and RF units.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Productivity—maintain the goals set by Picking Supervisor to achieve 1-day turnaround of all orders;
2. Accuracy/Quality—master PTV picking technology, WMT technology and stay attentive to issues of customer satisfaction;
3. Communication—must report all system problems, damages and errors found to Coordinator, Lead or Supervisor;
4. Teamwork/Flexibility—may work in groups with the Coordinator to shift into unfinished tasks throughout the warehouse; Special projects as assigned.
5. Reliability—must be dependable in working established shift schedules.
6. Walkie Rider and/or Stand-up Counterbalance operation.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Replenishment of Product to Flow Bay and shelf locations: This involves loading into specified locations using an RF unit. Some location can be located at the height of 6 ft and weighting up to 50 lbs.

Replenishment Cutting Area: This involves loading and sorting cartons from a conveyor system onto pallets for drop zone delivery. Cartons can weigh up to 50 lbs. and may have to be carried a distance of 75 ft.

Carousel Replenishment: This involves loading loose pieces of product into locations using the assistance of portable stairs or ladder to the height of 4 ft.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

SKILLS REQUIRED

• Ability to work both independently and with groups in a productive and consistent manner.
• Attention to detail and ability to work in a repetitive motion for extended hours.
• Ability to understand WMS and WMT technologies and follow instructions.
• Experience with Pick-To-Voice technology helpful.
• Ability to lift and carry cartons weighing up to 50 pounds; up to 8 hours a day.
• Climb stairs or ladder to a height of 4 ft. repeatedly for extended hours
• Ability to stand on concrete for 8 hours/day.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

At least a high school diploma or equivalent. Grade school reading level.

Hachette Book Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.