POSITION PURPOSE

*Seasonal Position: Through August 31st

To organize and maintain the Distribution Center and assist with invoices and daily inventories.  Responsible for accepting orders, organizing, and distributing goods and products within the warehouse center. Assists the Distribution Manager in the completion of administrative and clerical duties.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Receiving and Stocking

• Keeps distribution center well maintained.
• Receives deliveries at the loading dock and checks against shipment papers. Inspects deliveries to ensure the quality of the product meets specifications; inspects for damages or discrepancies. Returns damaged products to the suppliers for replacement.
• Sorts and classifies products accordingly in a manner that makes them easy to obtain once needed.
• Marks crates and barrels for easy identification and retrieval.
• Locates and retrieves organized products or goods as needed.

Inventory and Record-Keeping

• Documents the quantity of the products received, stored, and distributed.
• Copy, print, fax, and e-mail documents as needed, whether to the customers or the suppliers.
• Performs physical counts and daily inventories; maintains inventory records.
• Coordinates with suppliers to refill inventories.
• Makes use of software and programs for accurate record-keeping.
• Accomplishes forms that will facilitate warehouse processes.
• Arranges customer specification records.

Distributing and Shipping

• Transports and distributes items to the various departments in the warehouse.
• Receives inventory orders.
• Prepares lists and labels of items for shipment.
• Collects, prepares, and ships products for shipment.
• Coordinates with couriers for timely shipping.
• Addresses customer inquiries.
• Resolves shipment problems.
• Informs clients about shipment delays or other concerns.

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