Distribution Center Associate

RDC-Warehouse AssociateAre you looking for an opportunity to turn your ambition and your people skills into a rewarding career with an industry leader? Join our team at American Tire Distributors! As the nation's premier tire distributor, ATD's coast-to-coast distribution network provides approximately 80,000 customers across the U.S. and Canada with rapid and frequent delivery of high quality tires, custom wheels and shop supplies.Position Description:Pay Rate: $18.00/hourThe Regional Distribution Center (RDC) - Warehouse Person's primary duties include prioritizing and picking material to fill orders, loading, and unloading product on delivery trailers/containers and maintaining, handling, and moving the physical inventory within the RDC. He/she loads and unloads trailers/containers, keeps facility organized by physical alignment and by allowing sufficient space for overflow. Checks all incoming and outgoing orders for accuracy. Performs periodic facilities maintenance and/or custodial/housekeeping tasks, such as cleaning the loading dock and area surrounding building; keeping floors clear of debris and assisting in daily shift closures.Key ResponsibilitiesArrange RDC stock by product line and physical alignment, allowing sufficient space for overflow; may train and support new associates.Assist with administrative tasks, including handling and preparing paperwork as needed.Load and Unload Trailers/Containers: Physically move and lift products weighing up to 150 pounds; stage, count, and systematically put away inventory using powered industrial equipment.Perform maintenance and housekeeping tasks, such as cleaning the loading dock and surrounding area, and keeping floors clear of debris.Prioritize and pick materials to fill orders, stage products for outbound loading, and handle all units with care.Report overages and shortages to the Lead Person/Operations Supervisor; submit regular reports of damaged and defective products.Safely operate powered industrial equipment, including forklifts, pallet jacks, and order pickers, while adhering to safety standards.Verify all incoming and outgoing products for accuracy in quantity, size, and type; inform management of inventory and supply shortages and assist with periodic inventory counts.QualificationsHigh School or GED degree0-1 year of related experience preferredSkillsPolicy & ProceduresStorageVerbal CommunicationPhysical Demands/Working Conditions Physical Demands Category: WarehousePhysical Demands/Work Environment/Travel Requirements:Physical demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk, hear, taste and/or smell; the employee must occasionally lift products weighing up to approximately 50 pounds. Handling of tires (e.g., rolling, destacking, team lifting) greater than approximately 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.Work environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.Travel required: 5% of the timeOur people are passionate about what they do, the product they sell, and the customers they serve. If you're looking for an opportunity to be a part of a work family that values collaboration, innovation and dedication, we're the right company for you.Build a challenging and rewarding career with us!American Tire Distributors is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free Workplace