Overview
The Distribution Center Associate is responsible for accurately receiving, storing, retrieving and shipping products to meet operational standards for safety and productivity.
Essential Responsibilities
- Pull and prep product for shipping; ensure inbound and outbound shipments are accurate and damage-free
- Label, sort, pack and weigh product for distribution
- Efficiently load and unload freight, move product with pallet jack and/or forklift and safely stack in appropriate storage area
- Operate materials handling equipment safely and efficiently
- Inspect Distribution Center equipment daily for proper working condition; notify Distribution Center management team of necessary maintenance or repairs
- Participate in physical inventories
- Assist in maintaining Distribution Center security to ensure a safe working environment
Additional Duties
- Comply with all state and association standards for food handling and storage
- Maintain a clean and efficient work area
- Sort pallets, clean trucks, trailers and parking lot as needed
- Ensure forklift batteries are charged and ready for use
- Perform other duties as assigned
