Distribution Associate

Distribution Associate 2 - Job Description

Primary Purpose

• An advanced-level distribution role that requires frequent
• material handling equipment use. This role utilizes cutting edge technology in
• a fast paced environment to delight and create value for our customers by
• moving our business products accurately and timely

Major Responsibilities

• One or more of the following critical supply chain

functions that assist in delivering product to our customers.

• Inbound freight receiving
• Full case receiving stocking
• Customer return processing
• Full case order selecting and replenishment processing
• Order shipping and truck loading
• Typically requires the use of Stock Pickers, Reach

Trucks, Counter Balance Forklifts and Electric Pallet Jacks.

• Ensure proper trailer docking procedures are followed;

• unload trailer, stage product and inspect pallets for quantity and
• damages; remove damaged product and validate all paperwork to the load
• (i.e., piece count, signatures, etc.); properly annotate discrepancies on
• freight bill or appropriate documents; utilize warehouse technology to
• verify and process freight and create receiving manifest and receipt
• tickets.

• Place receipt tickets on correct item(s) on pallet;

• sort pallet between bulk and shelf items; transport pallet or cartons to
• appropriate zone or location; remove carton(s) from pallet, green rack or
• cart and place in designated warehouse location.

• Print applicable Return Goods Report; obtain and enter

• return authorization number into warehouse technology and print and apply
• return ticket(s); inspect return item for quantity and quality assurance;
• clean, repackage and/or repair item (if necessary); complete necessary
• oral and written communication (i.e., order supplies; credit or return
• information); disposition item to appropriate location.

• Obtain pick label(s) and locate appropriate items and

• quantities; place shipping/pick label on carton and prepare carton; follow
• packing slip process and apply to carton as necessary; place carton/bags
• on conveyor or rolling equipment for transport to appropriate staging
• location; stock “HOT Replenishments” as needed.

• Review system and/or order to determine what is short

• or out at location and utilize warehouse technology to ‘look up’ alternate
• locations for item; if available obtain carton from bulk location or
• reaches from shelf location; document receipt transactions and follow
• warehouse technology procedures to process order.

• Unload fulfilled carton/bags and stage for shipping on

• appropriate pallet; apply stretch wrap to completed pallets; write
• appropriate information on pallet placard or shrink wrap; stage pallets
• and load truck; secure and stabilize cartons and pallets throughout the
• loading process.

• Maintain

a clean and safe work environment following all policies and procedures

• Active

participant in our Lean Continuous Improvement culture and process.

• Understand

and demonstrate Essendant's Core Values.

• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Warehouse/Distribution-related experience helpful.
• Material handling experience helpful.

Skills/Knowledge Required

• Highly dependable individual demonstrating key USI

Values including Teamwork, Integrity, Honesty and Accountability.

• Ability to perform all required tasks within the scope

• of Distribution 2 to the level of established productivity required and in
• keeping with applicable Standard Operating Procedures, rules, established
• processes and Quality guidelines.

• Ability to operate equipment in a safe and controlled

• manner, i.e., box erector, tape machine, Taylor Dunn, pallet jack and
• walkie-rider.

• Ability to leverage appropriate technology in an

• effective manner in performance of the function, i.e., pick-to-voice,
• computer, scanner, Associate Kiosks etc.

• Ability to lift up to 80 lbs
• Ability to follow simple directions (verbal and

written) in English.

• Ability to perform basic math.

Education and Experience

• High School diploma or GED equivalent preferred.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.