Production Warehouse Associate

Distribution Associate

At Vestis, we provide uniforms, workplace supplies, and professional cleaning that help businesses simplify their workday and keep their teams safe, confident, and focused on what matters most. More than a provider, we are a partner in productivity, trusted to keep you running.

Join us and build a career supporting the people who make it all work.

JOB SUMMARY

+ Distribution associates will perform all of the functions outlined below. Management will move associates through the different functions daily based on production needs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

+ Perform the assigned tasks in a proficient manner. This includes attaining a minimum of 100% of the production standard for tasks for which production standards have been established.

+ Maintain high quality standards on all work performed. Inspect all materials for damage and properly report the findings to the appropriate responsible person for resolution.

+ Maintain a clean and hazard free work area. Immediately report all broken or malfunctioning equipment or safety hazards to the appropriate person for corrective action.

+ Follow all company and work rules.

+ Work effectively in a team environment and have good communication skills.

+ Support an environment of continuous improvement by making suggestions and implementing where possible.

Descriptions of functions:

Picking

+ Process on-line orders. Pick merchandise as specified on carton labels.

+ Pick accurately in a timely manner under a time-based incentive system.

+ Maintain clean work area including removal of corrugated.

+ In the event of stock-outs follow dept procedures in getting replenishment.

+ Proactively seeks other ways to be productive or seeks out Supervisor for direction in doing so.

Stocking

+ Stocking active pick locations with the product and disposing corrugate.

+ Stock accurately in a timely manner under a time-based incentive system.

+ Using a pallet jack, move pallets of stock to locations around the floor to most efficiently work from.

+ Using a razor knife, cuts cases open according to dept standards.

+ Bring any nonconforming cases to the front to be logged and adjusted.

Packing

+ Responsible for packing and placing packing slip in customer orders.

+ Inspects some merchandise for conformance to company standards.

+ Audits some merchandise to ensure it matches customer order (quantity, size, color, sku).

+ Identify and include inserts (catalogs, etc.) in shipping containers.

Shipping/ Receiving

+ Ensure that all orders are loaded per specified shipping instructions.

+ Ensure stock is transferred in a timely manner.

+ Receive merchandise from outside vendors against Advance Shipping Notice ( ASN ).

+ Facilitate the movement of stock and incoming packages to be distributed.

+ Sort and separate boxes for shipping and receiving.

+ Assist with scanning of boxes for shipment.

+ Transfer stocks and deliver material as required.

Forklift Operator (Sit Down and Stand Up Order Picker)

+ Put away and locate stock in warehouse.

+ Daily/weekly upkeep of equipment and facility (cleaning) as needed.

+ Pull available stock as requested by pull list.

+ Pull cases for transfers, liquidations, RTV's and other needs as needed.

+ Maintain department quality and production standards.

+ Track daily tasks on production sheets.

+ Perform aisle audits (cycle scans) as needed.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS (Education, experience and core competencies)

+ High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent preferred.

+ Experience being held to productivity standards and deadlines.

+ Previous experience in production or distribution, with primary focus on productivity and repetitive tasks preferred.

+ Ability to develop and maintain a positive working relationships with others.

+ Prompt arrival and regular attendance at work.

+ Ability to learn, understand, and adhere to all applicable safety precautions and procedures.

+ Support and participate in the Company's production and quality standards with a continuous focus on customer service.

+ Ability to speak, understand and read basic English.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

+ Some assigned tasks are repetitive in nature.

+ The following physical activities are required: lifting, stooping, kneeling, reaching, bending, walking, standing (for some positions for the duration of the shift), pushing, pulling. Must be able to routinely lift and maneuver a minimum of 50 lbs. without assistance. May be asked to occasionally lift and/or maneuver 60+ lbs.

+ Some positions require ability to perform the following; differentiate between colors; to recognize, record and match numbers.

+ Overtime may be required.

Headquartered in Roswell, GA, Vestis is the second largest provider in the industry with over 300,000 customer locations and approximately 20,000 teammates across North America. Vestis is a leader in the B2B uniform and workplace supplies category. Vestis provides clean and safe uniform services and workplace supplies to a broad range of North American customers from Fortune 500 companies to locally owned small businesses across a broad set of end markets. The Company's comprehensive service offering includes a full-service uniform rental program, cleanroom and other specialty garment processing, floor mats, towels, linens, managed restroom services, first aid supplies and more.

Vestis is an equal-opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, relation, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or veteran status.

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