Warehouse DTS Associate

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This position will be located in: Laurel, MD  

 

Job Summary

Supports the day-to-day operations of the Warehouse in providing warehouse and delivery services for the DTS program (Direct-To-Stock).  Maintains assigned inventory stock locations making sure the material that is put away has the correct locator and the shelves are kept neat and orderly. 

Responsibilities

Essential functions

• Receives incoming freight and checks the material for damages or shortages. 
• Distributes material to the proper stock locations. 
• Fills special orders and/or backorders as material is received. 
• Follows-up with appropriate departments, carriers and/or vendors on receiving discrepancies, damages and shortages. 
• Checks and packs material to be delivered. 
• Maintains shipping equipment and keeps work area clean and safe.
• Maintains assigned inventory stock locations making sure material put away has the correct locator and the shelves are kept neat and orderly. 
• Fills orders for delivery to customers. 
• Assures all batched managed material is labeled accurately and inventoried, as needed.
• Operates and maintains all equipment in a safe manner and adheres to all local, state, and federal traffic and safety regulations.
• Supports the operations functions of the warehouse.
• Informs proper departments of “stock outs”, inventory discrepancies and other inventory problems or concerns.

Non-essential functions

• May provide delivery of material to customer sites. 
• Assists with loading and unloading of trucks. 
• Notifies supervisor of any building or equipment maintenance, repair needs and/or any security concerns.
• Assists with other duties/projects as assigned by supervisor/manager.
   

Qualifications

• Two-years of work experience preferred.
• Prior warehouse distribution experience including forklift operation and knowledge of electrical products/systems is also preferred.  
• If the employee will be driving, the following criteria must be met – 
• candidate must be at least 21 years of age, 
• possess a valid driver’s license to operate company vehicle and a current medical certification may be required. 
• PC working knowledge for Windows, Internet and email.

Skills and Abilities

• Works in a safe manner and follows Border States safety program guidelines and policies.
• Excellent interpersonal communication (reading, writing and speaking in English) 
• Ability to effectively plan and organize.  
• Excellent customer service skills include being competent, accurate, responsive and engaged.
• Ability to performs all aspects of the job as accurately and efficiently as possible

Physical Requirements

Lift and carry requirements (weight and frequency):
Occasionally 0 – 33% Frequently 34 – 66%  Continuously: 67 – 100%

• Lift from Floor to Waist:
  • < than 10 lbs. - Occasionally
  • 10 to 25 lbs. - Occasionally
  • 26 to 50 lbs. - Occasionally
  • 51 to 75 lbs. - Occasionally
  • 76 to 100 lbs. - Occasionally
  • 101 +  lbs.      - Occasionally
• Above Waist Lift:
  • < than 10 lbs. - Occasionally 
  • 10 to 25 lbs. - Occasionally
  • 26 to 50 lbs. - Occasionally 
  • 51 to 75 lbs. - Occasionally 
  • 76 to 100 lbs. - Occasionally
  • 101+ lbs. - Not at all
• Unilateral Carry:
  • < than 10 lbs. - Occasionally
  • 10 to 25 lbs. - Occasionally
  • 26 to 50 lbs. - Not at all
  • 51 to 75 lbs. - Not at all 
  • 76 to 100 lbs. - Not at all
  • 101+ lbs. - Not at all
• Bilateral Carry:
  • < than 10 lbs. - Occasionally
  • 10 to 25 lbs. - Occasionally
  • 26 to 50 lbs. - Occasionally
  • 51 to 75 lbs. - Occasionally
  • 76 to 100 lbs. - Not at all
  • 101+ lbs. - Not at all

Physical Activity

Frequency at which you would do the following in a typical day:

• Sitting (a continuous period of being seated) - Frequently
• Standing (for sustained periods of time) - Occasionally
• Walking (moving about on foot to accomplish tasks) - Occasionally
• Bending/Stooping (downward and forward) - Occasionally
• Crawling (moving about on hands and knees