Order Picker Operator - Warehouse lll

SanMar Corp.; Ashland (VA); On-site; USD 58,631,000 - 64,472,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vis

401k with 1:1 match up to 4%

Life insurance

Short/long-term disability

Paid maternity/paternity leave

Pet insurance

Job summary

SanMar in Ashland, VA is seeking a Warehouse Associate III to unload/load trailers, operate powered lift equipment, and move product while maintaining safety and accuracy. You will use RF scanning and High Jump to track shipments and support inventory audits throughout the distribution center.

Ideal candidates have 4–6 years in a warehouse, 1–3 years forklift experience, and OSHA lift certification. Overtime may be required; comprehensive benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• 4–6 years in a warehouse environment; loading/unloading trailers.
• 1–3 years forklift or heavy equipment experience.
• OSHA lift operator certification compliance.

Responsibilities

• Unload/load incoming and outgoing trailers, operate powered lift equipment to move product.
• Prepare orders by processing requests, pulling materials, packing boxes, and staging for delivery.
• Generate reports to support error resolution in receiving and inventory processes.
• Support distribution center functions including invoicing and tagging shipments.
• Inspect equipment daily and maintain a safe warehouse environment.

Education

High School Diploma or GED Preferred

Tools

Forklift

RF Scanner

High Jump WMS

Job description

At SanMar, the work you do makes a difference.

Location: 10462 Hickory Hill Road, Ashland VA, 23005

Available Shifts:

1st Shift (Monday through Friday, 6am-2:30pm)

2nd Shift (Monday through Friday, 2:30pm-11pm - includes a $1 shift differential)

3rd Shift (Sunday through Thursday, 10pm-6:30am - includes $2 shift differential)

Pay:

1st Shift - $20.50/hr

2nd Shift - $21.50/hr (includes a $1 shift pay differential)

3rd Shift - $22.50/hr (includes a $2 shift pay differential)

SIGN ON BONUS INCLUDED (description below):

Employee must be in overall good standing at time of award payout.

• First payment of $1,000 will be made on the pay period following 60 days of employment with SanMar.
• Second payment of $1,000 will be made on the pay period following 120 days of employment with SanMar.
• Bonus amount is taxable and is not a net pay out amount.

What's the Short Version?

The Warehouse Associate III follows internal procedures to unload/load incoming and outgoing trailers. While unloading, this role sorts, palletizes and moves product using powered equipment. This role uses a Radio Frequency (RF) unit in combination with Internal Operating systems to track product and perform departmental error resolution functions within High Jump.

What Will You Be Doing?

• Unload/load incoming and outgoing trailers, operating powered lift equipment to move product and materials as needed.
• Prepare orders by processing requests and supply orders; pulling materials; packing boxes; placing orders in delivery area.
• Generate reports to acquire data as needed to support error resolution functions in the receiving process.
• Support other functions of the Distribution Center as needed, including error resolution, inventory audits, customer service, and invoicing and tagging shipments.
• Responsible for checking out equipment and returning in same condition on a daily basis. Inspects assigned equipment daily at start of shift.
• Maintain safe, secure, and healthy warehouse environment by adhering to organization standards and policies, and to legal regulations; alerting others regarding potential concerns.

What Are We Looking For?

• High School Diploma or GED Preferred
• 4-6 years experience in a warehouse environment; loading and unloading trailers.
• 1-3 years experience operating a forklift or heavy equipment
• Complete and maintain SanMar's Lift Operator Certification in compliance with OSHA guidelines.
• Demonstrates ability to follow directions and change priorities or job duties as business needs require; rotate to other production functions as needed.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to learn Internal Operating System and operate Radio Frequency (RF) unit.
• Ability to work in fast-paced, high-volume environment while meeting deadlines.
• Able to work both independently and within a team.
• Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills.
• Comprehend verbal and written instructions.
• Mandatory overtime as required, which may include weekends.

What's Our Offer?

Paid Time Off: You`ll accrue paid time off on a weekly basis based on hours worked up to 112 hours per year to start. Employees also receive 8 paid holidays and 1 paid family day off.

Additional Benefits:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 401k plan and matches $1 for $1 up to 4% of earnings, matched & vested at every pay cycle
• Life insurance
• Short/long-term disability coverage
• Paid maternity/paternity leave
• Pet insurance

What Should You Expect?

DC Warehouse (Equipment): While performing the duties of this job, the employee is constantly required to stand, walk, talk and hear. The employee frequently lifts and/or moves up to 60 pounds. The employee operates powered equipment requiring use of both hands as well as full range of motion of the neck, head and back. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms, grasp and perform repetitive hand, wrist and arm motions. The employee is frequently required to climb stairs, kneel/squat, bend and carry. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Employee may be required to wear a headset covering one or both ears. Employee will be required to wear Personal protective equipment such as a Protective harness while operating equipment. Basic English literacy is required for operation of machines and necessary daily paperwork. Work environment is moderately noisy. The employee is occasionally required to work near conveyor systems. There is exposure to dust and changes in weather conditions. Work is performed under typical warehouse conditions. Potential hazards exist with regard to machinery such as forklifts, pallet jacks, mechanized systems, etc. Work environment is hectic and fast-paced.The employee is regularly exposed to ambient lighting and can be exposed to extreme heat and extreme cold including climates consistent with outside weather conditions.

Why Work at SanMar?

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. They bring their talent, passion and dedication to work with them every day. Their hard work inspires us and gives us purpose. We love working here together.

Whether you work in our headquarters, from your home or in one of our distribution centers across North America, we believe that investing in you is just the right thing to do. Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to support your health and well-being, life balance, career growth and (eventually) retirement.

SanMar works with brands you already know, like Nike, The North Face and Brooks Brothers, as well as providing industry-leading private label apparel and accessories. Our people come to work excited to do their part, providing clothing that helps people feel that they're a part of something special.

Here's your chance to be a part of this story. If you're ready to work in a place where your participation matters and your growth is a priority, we're ready for you.

SanMar is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Whoever you are, wherever you're from, whoever you love or follow in faith, whatever your disability or superpower status, whichever ethnicity or gender you identify with, you are welcome at SanMar.

SanMar participates in E-Verify.