Production Warehouse Associate

Colonial Group; Avondale (AZ); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Colonial Group in Avondale, AZ is seeking Distribution Associates to perform essential duties in a fast-paced warehouse, including picking, stocking, packing, and shipping/receiving.

You will follow safety rules, maintain quality standards, and work in a team to meet daily production targets; forklift operation and good communication are valued. All positions require reliability and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs, with potential overtime.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Must meet productivity standards and deadlines.
• Experience in production or distribution is preferred.
• Ability to work well in a team and communicate clearly.
• Safe handling of materials and standard procedures.

Responsibilities

• Pick online orders and prepare for shipment.
• Stock product at active locations and manage pallets.
• Pack orders and apply packing slips.
• Assist shipping/receiving and log movements.
• Operate forklift and track daily tasks.

Skills

Team player

Quality focus

Safety compliance

English literacy

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Inventory management

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

• Distribution associates will perform all of the functions outlined below. Management will move associates through the different functions daily based on production needs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

All positions will require the following:

• Perform the assigned tasks in a proficient manner. This includes attaining a minimum of 100% of the production standard for tasks for which production standards have been established.


• Maintain high quality standards on all work performed. Inspect all materials for damage and properly report the findings to the appropriate responsible person for resolution.


• Maintain a clean and hazard free work area. Immediately report all broken or malfunctioning equipment or safety hazards to the appropriate person for corrective action.


• Follow all company and work rules.


• Work effectively in a team environment and have good communication skills.


• Support an environment of continuous improvement by making suggestions and implementing where possible.

Descriptions of functions:

Picking

• Process on-line orders. Pick merchandise as specified on carton labels.


• Pick accurately in a timely manner under a time-based incentive system.


• Maintain clean work area including removal of corrugated.


• In the event of stock-outs follow dept procedures in getting replenishment.


• Proactively seeks other ways to be productive or seeks out Supervisor for direction in doing so.

Stocking

• Stocking active pick locations with the product and disposing corrugate.


• Stock accurately in a timely manner under a time-based incentive system.


• Using a pallet jack, move pallets of stock to locations around the floor to most efficiently work from.


• Using a razor knife, cuts cases open according to dept standards.


• Bring any nonconforming cases to the front to be logged and adjusted.

Packing

• Responsible for packing and placing packing slip in customer orders.


• Inspects some merchandise for conformance to company standards.


• Audits some merchandise to ensure it matches customer order (quantity, size, color, sku).


• Identify and include inserts (catalogs, etc.) in shipping containers.

Shipping/ Receiving

• Ensure that all orders are loaded per specified shipping instructions.


• Ensure stock is transferred in a timely manner.


• Receive merchandise from outside vendors against Advance Shipping Notice (ASN).


• Facilitate the movement of stock and incoming packages to be distributed.


• Sort and separate boxes for shipping and receiving.


• Assist with scanning of boxes for shipment.


• Transfer stocks and deliver material as required.

Forklift Operator (Sit Down and Stand Up Order Picker)

• Put away and locate stock in warehouse.


• Daily/weekly upkeep of equipment and facility (cleaning) as needed.


• Pull available stock as requested by pull list.


• Pull cases for transfers, liquidations, RTV’s and other needs as needed.


• Maintain department quality and production standards.


• Track daily tasks on production sheets.


• Perform aisle audits (cycle scans) as needed.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS (Education, experience and core competencies)

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent preferred.


• Experience being held to productivity standards and deadlines.


• Previous experience in production or distribution, with primary focus on productivity and repetitive tasks preferred.


• Ability to develop and maintain a positive working relationships with others.


• Prompt arrival and regular attendance at work.


• Ability to learn, understand, and adhere to all applicable safety precautions and procedures.


• Support and participate in the Company's production and quality standards with a continuous focus on customer service.


• Ability to speak, understand and read basic English.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

• Some assigned tasks are repetitive in nature.


• The following physical activities are required: lifting, stooping, kneeling, reaching, bending, walking, standing (for some positions for the duration of the shift), pushing, pulling. Must be able to routinely lift and maneuver a minimum of 50 lbs. without assistance. May be asked to occasionally lift and/or maneuver 60+ lbs.


• Some positions require ability to perform the following; differentiate between colors; to recognize, record and match numbers.


• Overtime may be required.