Receives and moves boxed product/cases to the appropriate locations within the Distribution Center to provide the appropriate inventory levels and product distribution for shipping, receiving, storage and order fulfillment. This process includes, but is not limited to, unloading, loading, movement, and storage of pallets, counting, sorting, and operating powered equipment.

• The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job.
• Reads work orders or receives and listens to oral instructions to determine work assignments daily.
• Takes direction from Distribution Manager and/or Distribution Coordinator/ and DC Supervisor.
• Loads and unloads cases onto, or from pallets, conveyor, racks, shelves and carts by hand or with the use of powered equipment.
• Conveys boxed product to and from designated areas, by hand or with use of powered equipment while observing strict safety procedures.
• Adheres to Powered Equipment Maintenance policies when operating powered equipment.
• Operates equipment to complete daily assignments: radio frequency (RF) guns, box cutters, belts, hand trucks, pallet jack, forklifts, rabbit, scissor lift and Hi-Lo observing strict safety procedures.
• Operates warehouse systems to support continuous workflow which may include more than one of the following: computer (PKMS, Rapid Pick software systems), printer, sorter, swing set, flex conveyor, corrugate baler, bliss machine, labeler, cargo elevator, shrink wrap machine, observing strict safety procedures.
• Confirm accuracy of inventory by checking documentation (tier sheets), counts and verifies pallet content.
• Observes labels for accuracy, readability, and age.
• Scan each box and ensure the capture of information.
• Observes boxed product for damages and unsuitability to continue online.
• Stacks or assembles boxed product onto pallets using shrink wrap machine to secure load. Move to designated staging area while following strict safety procedures.
• Store and retrieve boxed product from locations from heights up to thirty feet (30ft), utilizing Hi-Lo equipment. Sort, arrange and count while operating Hi-Lo observing strict safely procedures.
• Participate in and complete all company training programs as it relates to this position, including Safety Training, Cross Functional Training, Power Equipment Certification and readiness assessments.

• Must be willing and able to operate Hi-Lo powered equipment and pass certification testing.
• A proven track record in school or work experience utilizing good communication skills and basic mathematical skills.
• Must have the proven ability to follow policies and procedures consistently and independently; written and verbal instruction and meet required schedules and/or deadlines.
• Overall years of experience may range from 0-3 years, preferably within a distribution/warehousing environment.
• Previous experience in a collaborative environment with an emphasis on high volume, measurable performance and understanding of how individual performance affects others in a team environment.
• Ability to perform, and a history of performing, job duties in a safe manner.
• Must be willing and able to participate in the Material Handler rotation program as assigned.
• Ability to learn minimal data entry on pre-set templates.
• Must be able to work in a challenging environment with changing priorities.
• Must be able to manage workload based on changing demands.
• Perform house keeping duties necessary to maintain a neat and orderly warehouse environment.
• Other duties as assigned. Essential duties are subject to change to keep up with new or expanding business models.
• Must be able to work all scheduled shift hours to include, but not limited to, weekends, holidays, and extended shifts.
• Demonstrates flexibility in meeting unexpected and/or planned work fluctuations and shift schedules changes, up to and including weekends.

• Description of Work Conditions:

• 95% of work time will be operating Hi-Lo Power Equipment
• This position interacts with equivalent levels of internal personnel. May include interaction with external personnel (truck drivers).
• The job encounters recurring work situations of a routine nature where the ability to recognize deviation from accepted practice is required.
• Accuracy is required in performing all functions of the positions; errors in work could cause delays in schedules.
• This position requires the individual to be ready to start work on–time daily.
• Inside warehouse environment which may operate under various room temperatures.
• May on a continuous basis walk, bend, push, pull and lift to seventy pounds (75lbs) while practicing proper safety procedures, as well as work in a standing position for extended periods of time.
• Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.