Slotting Associate - 2nd Shift, Mon-Thu 4 pm-2:30 am

Harbor Freight Tools; Joliet (IL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k plan

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Early access to pay

Job summary

Harbor Freight Tools seeks a Slotting Associate to optimize warehouse space and improve picking efficiency. You will maintain SKU slotting data, position inventory within the warehouse, and support the operations team with WMS item and location tools.

The role involves analyzing slotting data, implementing new slotting strategies, and training leadership teams on best practices. Expect a collaborative, DC-based environment with up to 5% travel.

Qualifications

• Experience with warehouse slotting and data analysis.
• Proficiency using spreadsheet software to analyze layout and flow.
• Knowledge of warehouse KPI tracking and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Implement effective warehouse slotting to maximize space and improve picking efficiency.
• Assign products to appropriate pick slots to ensure order fillability.
• Analyze data to identify slotting inefficiencies and optimize KPIs.

Skills

Data analysis

Slotting optimization

Inventory management

Team collaboration

Tools

CubiScan

WMS tools

Job description

The Slotting Associate is responsible for:
A) Input and maintenance of SKU Master Data
B) Positioning of inventory (Sku/Item) within the Warehouse based upon storage and pick type
C) Monitoring and maintaining Warehouse Location (pick slot) integrity
D) Executing Item/Slot changes as needed to minimize Wave Allocation issues
E) Supporting the Operations team thru management of WMS Item and Location tools

Duties and Responsibilities

• Implement effective warehouse slotting methods to optimize space utilization, improve picking efficiency, and minimize travel time for material handling equipment.
• Ensure that all product is assigned to appropriate pick slots to allow fill of all orders
• Work to find solutions to slotting inefficiencies by analyzing data with various spreadsheet/software applications.
• Optimize the efficiency and productivity of the network warehouse operation by implementing effective slotting strategies and integrating key performances indicators (KPIs)
• Ensures that all product is ergonomically slotted to reduce personal injury and/or product damage.
• Initiate and manage the set-up/slotting new items. Analyzes slot and product dimensions including ti-hi, cube, etc.
• Operate the Cubiscan machine in order to provide accurate package dimensions.
• Provide training and guidance to warehouse leadership teams on proper slotting techniques and exception handling.
• Perform regular audits and inspections to ensure compliance with slotting plans, SOPs, and safety regulations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and analyze data to create slotting strategies that align with operational goals and product characteristics.
• Create and maintain informational records, reports and filing systems.
• Additional duties as assigned by manager.

Scope

• Staff supervision and development: No
• Decision making:
  • Work closely in a team environment to complete daily tasks and goals.
  • Work independently on assigned task and report out progress.
  • No supervisory responsibility
• Travel: Up to 5%
• Flex Designation: DC Based

The anticipated rate for this position is $25.00 per hour depending on location, knowledge, skills, education and experience. In addition, we offer comprehensive and competitive benefits to Associates (and their families) such as early access to pay, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability. Eligible Associates are able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan. Associates will accrue paid time off up to 152 hours per year (inclusive of PTO, floating holidays, and paid holidays). Paid sick time up to 64 hours per year unless otherwise required by law.