Seasonal WA2 Gen Warehouse

JCPenney; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 28,929 - 34,440; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision

Term life insurance

Paid vacation/holidays

401(k) with company match

Employee discount

Job summary

JCPenney Logistics and Fulfillment in Columbus, OH is recruiting for a General Warehouse Associate 2 on a seasonal basis. The role involves scanning and loading cartons onto pallets for shipment to JCPenney stores, with duties spanning labeling, packing, routing, and data entry in inventory systems.

The position emphasizes manual and clerical inventory support, equipment operation, and basic supervision tasks for workload balancing and training. Peak-season staffing provides a temporary schedule.

Qualifications

• Seasonal availability during peak periods.
• Ability to lift up to 75 lbs on occasion.
• Comfort with scanning, labeling and packing tasks.
• Ability to learn computer processing systems.

Responsibilities

• Check and inspect cartons for quantity and condition.
• Prepare cartons by labeling, packing, scanning and routing.
• Enter data into inventory systems as required.
• Load, unload, pick and move merchandise as needed.
• Schedule and balance workload; train and coach associates.
• Operate simple warehouse equipment.

Skills

General arithmetic

Hand-held scanners

Inventory systems

Warehouse equipment

Computer systems

Efficient work

Problem resolution

Physical stamina

Tools

Barcode scanners

Job description

JCPenney Logistics and Fulfillment has a great seasonal opportunity for you! Seasonal employment is expected to span from 90 to 120 days and intended to provide additional support during our Peak Season.

The General Warehouse Associate 2 position is responsible for scanning and accurately loading cartons and totes on pallets, which are prepared for shipment to JCP stores locations.

Position Function

• Manual and clerical inventory support in processing cartons

Primary Responsibilities

1. Checks and inspects cartons to reflect accurate quantity and condition for further processing.
2. Prepares cartons for processing by:
   • Locating, preparing and affixing appropriate labels.
   • Packing, labeling and scanning cartons, as required.
   • Sorting and routing cartons.
   • Entering appropriate information in inventory systems as required.
   • Loading, unloading, picking as required.
3. Prepares merchandise for distribution, including:
   • Checks, inspects, and logs data into the appropriate inventory systems to reflect the quantity and condition of merchandise received or distributed.
   • Takes necessary steps to prepare merchandise for inventory and distribution.
   • Inspects merchandise visually to determine disposition, as assigned.
   • Enters/logs appropriate data into on-line systems as required.
4. Performs one or more stock handling tasks, such as:
   • Packing, unpacking, banding, and assembling merchandise.
   • Sorting and routing merchandise.
   • Weighing merchandise.
   • Moving merchandise manually from one location to another.
   • Picking, labeling and scanning, as required.
5. Performs:
   • Scheduling and balancing workload of other associates.
   • Training and coaching associates in basic procedures and techniques.
   • Verifying data and work of others.
6. Performs processing activities, as assigned.
7. Moves cartons from one location to another, either manually or mechanically.
8. Checks and codes merchandise and data.
9. Operates simple warehouse equipment, as necessary.
10. Performs other related manual tasks, as assigned.

Core Competencies & Accomplishments

• Requires the ability to understand and follow general and/or written instructions. Involves the use of elementary arithmetic.
• Familiarity with use of contemporary merchandise processing equipment (i.e. hand-held scanners)
• Familiarity with use of warehouse equipment and inventory systems.
• Ability to learn computer processing systems.
• Ability to work efficiently.
• Ability to determine which prescribed steps to take to process problem cartons and to resolve identified discrepancies.
• Physical Essential Function (Lifting): Frequent 0 - 30lbs; Occasional 30 - 75lbs

What you get

If eligible, we offer a competitive benefits package including medical/dental/vision, term life insurance, paid vacation/holidays, and 401(k) with Company match. All associates are eligible for an associate discount on JCPenney merchandise. For paid vacation days, as well as eligibility requirements for other benefits, please visit http://www.yourjcpbenefits.com

Pay Range

USD $20.50/Hr - USD $25.75/Hr.