Receiving Associate

Carhartt; Hanson (KY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Carhartt in Hanson, KY is seeking a Distribution Associate to process cartons to pallets and trailers, ensuring accurate shipping to internal and external customers. This on-site role requires attention to detail and adherence to safety standards; you will unload, stage, scan, and organize loads using our warehouse management system.

You must be able to work 10–12 hour shifts, pass a high school diploma or GED, and collaborate with teammates in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Ability to operate a manual pallet jack.
• Ability to work 10–12 hour shifts.

Responsibilities

• Unload cartons from trailer.
• Anchor cartons to pallets for staging areas.
• Accurately scan pallet to designated staging areas and/or locations.
• Assist in establishing and maintaining safety and housekeeping in assigned areas.
• Report problems in the work area to appropriate personnel in a timely manner.
• Adhere to company policies and procedures, including the preferred work method.
• Demonstrate good organizational skills, attention to detail, and a high level of accuracy and quality of work.
• Utilize warehouse management system to perform selective tasks.
• Demonstrate honest and ethical behavior.

Skills

Pallet jack

Coordination

Reading fine print

Interpersonal skills

Multi-tasking

Precision

Long shifts

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Department: Distribution Operations

Reports to: Distribution Operations Supervisor

Location: Hanson, KY

Job Classification: Onsite

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Job Band: Union

Shifts Available

3rd: Friday - Sunday, 5:00am-5:00pm

4th: Friday - Sunday, 5:00pm-5:00am

Job Summary

The primary function of this position is to process cartons to pallets or trailers in order to accurately ship the finished products to Carhartt’s internal and external customers.

Inspired by Hard Work

At Carhartt, the values of hard work—dependability, honesty, and trust—are rooted in the legacy of our founder, Hamilton Carhartt. His commitment to serving hardworking people continues to inspire everything we do. Guided by his legacy and our mission—We serve and protect all hardworking people by building durable products—we remain dedicated to upholding these principles in every decision we make and every product we create.

Associate Responsibilities

• Unload cartons from trailer
• Anchor cartons to pallets for staging areas
• Accurately scan pallet to designated staging areas and/or locations
• Assist in establishing and maintaining safety and housekeeping in assigned areas
• Report problems in the work area to appropriate personnel in a timely manner
• Adhere to company policies and procedures, including the preferred work method
• Demonstrate good organizational skills, attention to detail, and a high level of accuracy and quality of work
• Utilize warehouse management system to perform selective tasks
• Demonstrate honest and ethical behavior

Required Education

• High School Diploma or GED preferred

Required Skills & Experience

• Ability to use a manual pallet jack
• Average hand/eye/foot coordination
• Ability to read fine print for extended periods of time
• Ability to positively interact with other associates
• Ability to adjust to doing multiple tasks
• Ability to work in a job with precise tolerance and standards
• Ability to work 10 or 12 hour shifts

Physical Requirements And Working Conditions

• Strength: Medium
• Movement: Balancing, stooping, climbing, crouching, reaching, handling, finger dexterity
• Hazards: Proximity
• This position has an On-Site location: Associate will work on-site for all work-related activities.
• Carhartt is a tobacco free workplace.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

All associates are required to understand and act in accordance with the Carhartt Core Values. Carhartt reserves the right to change, modify, suspend, interpret or cancel in whole or in any part, the job duties outlined above at any time and without advance notice to the employee.