Warehouse Associate Stacker 1st shift

Ocean-State-Job-Lot; North Kingstown (RI); On-site; USD 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive PTO

Health Coverage

401K Program

FSA

Tuition Reimbursement

Store Discounts

Lunch Fridays

Job summary

Ocean State Job Lot is seeking a Stacker for the Distribution Center in Rhode Island. The role centers on handling merchandise through put-away, replenishment, transfers, consolidations, and order picking using a reach truck and RF scanner.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent and at least 1 year in a warehouse setting, with the ability to operate powered equipment safely and meet productivity and safety targets.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• 1+ years of relevant warehouse experience.
• Able to learn RF scanner operation and safely operate stacker/reach truck.
• Must meet productivity, safety, and housekeeping standards.
• Complete relevant equipment training and testing.

Responsibilities

• Stacker equipment functions: put-away, replenishment, transfers, consolidations, and order picking.
• Scan pallets to locations and drop zones.
• Review daily audit trail and consolidate pallets to optimize space.
• Locate and remove merchandise from warehouse racking; perform order picking when needed.
• Operate equipment and coordinate with maintenance for issues.
• Follow SOPs and comply with state and federal requirements.

Skills

Effective Communicator

Team Oriented

Self-motivated

Passionate

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

RF scanner

Reach truck forklift

Job description

Ocean State Job Lot (“OSJL” or the “Company”) is a dynamic $850+ million general merchandise retailer with a strong foothold across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic. With over 170 stores currently and ambitious plans to reach 180 locations, OSJL offers exciting opportunities for growth and contribution. We are an opportunity-driven retailer owning over 50% of our operating locations, totaling 8 million square feet, demonstrating our stability and long-term vision. At OSJL, you will be part of a team committed to delivering exceptional value to our customers while driving positive change and a more responsible future for retail within our communities.

Job Description:

The Stacker role within the Distribution Center (“DC”) at Ocean State Job Lot (“OSJL” or “Company”) is responsible for merchandise put-a-ways, replenishment, pull combine, transfers, and consolidations while utilizing a reach truck and the radio frequency (“RF”) scanner in a manner that meets established standards in safety, quality, and productivity.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for all Stacker equipment functions including, but not limited to, put-a-ways, replenishment, pull combine, transfers, consolidations, full pallet pulls, stacking T-Racks, splitting and moving cases, and order picking.
• Scan all pallets to a location and to drop zones.
• Review daily audit trail.
• Consolidate pallets in an effort to save space.
• Locate and remove merchandise in warehouse racking. Order picking when necessary.
• Operate and conduct daily review of equipment and communicate any concerns or issues as necessary; coordinate with maintenance for resolution.
• Work in compliance with standard operating procedures in addition to state and federal requirements.
• Maintain a neat, orderly, and clean work area to meet or exceed safety, quality, and productivity standards.
• Work on special projects and high-priority projects as needed.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
• 1 or more years of relevant warehouse experience.
• Ability to learn proper use of RF scanner as well as safely operate stacker and reach truck forklift.
• Strong attention to detail as well as strong interpersonal and communication skills for a team environment are required.
• Successful completion of the Powered Equipment Training, Stacking Area Training Program, and the Associate Proficiency Test.
• Ability to operate powered industrial equipment and achieve any applicable license.
• Ability to meet Stacking Area productivity, quality, safety, housekeeping, and attendance standards.

ATTRIBUTES:

• Effective Communicator: You possess strong communication skills and have the ability to build and maintain a culture of trust and respect.
• Team Oriented: You are capable of embracing the ideas of others (even if they conflict with your own) for the sake of the Company. You commit time, focus, and energy to develop future OSJL leaders by motivating them around a common purpose and vision.
• Self-motivated: You can work with a minimum amount of supervision and be capable of strategically prioritizing multiple tasks in a proactive manner. You understand the tools and processes needed to meet larger strategic initiatives.
• Passionate: You must be passionate about online collaboration and ensuring our clients are successful; we love seeing hunger and ambition.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Works primarily in a DC environment. The DC warehouse environment is characterized by temperature extremes, noise, movement of conveyors and equipment, and other conditions associated with the operation of a high volume distribution center.
• Responsible for physical activities including, but not limited to, using equipment, positioning self to properly complete tasks, ascending and descending to heights of twenty feet or more safely and without limitation as well as moving and transporting merchandise on a frequent basis.
• Should be able to lift and move fifty lbs of material on a regular basis.
• Should be able to bend, lift, stretch, and reach both below the waist and above the head.
• Must be able to remain stationary and continually move for up to ten to twelve hours per day depending on various assigned tasks.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

OSJL Featured Total Rewards & Perks:

• Competitive Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Including but not limited to Medical, Dental, Vision, and much more.
• 401K Program
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Associate Store 30% Discounts
• Enjoy complimentary access to OSJL-owned vacation properties, along with discounted gym memberships and 20% off at OSJL affiliated restaurants.
• Free lunch Fridays

This job description does not list all the duties of the job. You may be asked by supervisors or managers to perform other job duties and tasks, some of which may be essential to the position. Management has the right to revise this job description at any time. The job description is not a contract, either express or implied. You are an at-will employee, meaning either you or the Company may terminate your employment at any time, with or without notice.

The salary range for this position is between $17.00 to $18.00 hour.

Salary varies depending on experience.

Behaviors

Preferred

Team Player : Works well as a member of a group

Detail Oriented : Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Motivations

Preferred

Growth Opportunities : Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility

Work-Life Balance : Inspired to perform well by having ample time to pursue work and interests outside of work

Equal Opportunity Employer
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