Warehouse Associate (Lumper) 3rd. shift - Sunday to Thursday

Warehouse Associate (Lumper) 3rd Shift - Sunday To Thursday

Job Category: Distribution Center

Requisition Number: WAREH014079

Location: North Kingstown, RI 02852, USA

Job Details

Description

Company Overview: Ocean State Job Lot ("OSJL" and "Company") is a leading $850+ million general merchandise retailer operating over 150 stores in the Northeast and a $75+ million shopping center business with OSJL as the anchor tenant in over 50% of its centers. At OSJL, we are committed to providing exceptional value to our customers while championing positive change in our communities and inspiring a more responsible model for retail.

Job Description: The Lumper role within the Distribution Center ("DC") at Ocean State Job Lot ("OSJL" or "Company") is responsible for unloading merchandise on trailers manually and using powered pallet jacks in a manner that meets Company established standards in safety, quality, and productivity. The Lumper role will remove floor loaded cases from import containers and trailers and build pallets according to the proper TI/HI, or place the cases directly on a conveyor for induction.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities:

• Accurately complete and submit daily productivity sheets.
• Unload freight in priority order and in an efficient and safe manner including, but not limited to, verifying trailer numbers and dock doors before unloading.
• Manually remove cases from a container or trailer and organize according to direction.
• If building pallets, ensure TI/HI and case counts are accurate and verified.
• If placing goods on an induction line, ensure accuracy of case counts, and stock keeping unit (SKU).
• Sort and stack pallets and bales as necessary.
• Operate and inspect technology including Walkie Talkies, forklifts, and powered or manual pallet jacks.
• Complete proper and accurate documentation.
• Inspect and sign out equipment on a daily basis.
• Maintain a neat, orderly, and clean work area to meet or exceed area safety, quality, and productivity standards.
• Maintain compliance with standard operating procedures and OSHA standards.

Education And Experience Requirements:

• Successful completion of the Powered Equipment Training Program and attainment of license, as well as satisfactory completion of the Shipping Area Training Program, and associate proficiency tests.
• Ability to pass a basic math test.
• English speaking, reading, and comprehension skills; bilingual in English and Spanish is preferred.
• Ability to learn to use a radio frequency scanner and a wrapping machine.
• Ability to operate powered industrial equipment and obtain any applicable license.
• Ability to meet area productivity, quality, safety, housekeeping, and attendance standards.

Attributes:

• Effective Communicator: You possess strong communication skills and have the ability to build and maintain a culture of trust and respect.
• Team Oriented: You are capable of embracing the ideas of others (even if they conflict with your own) for the sake of the Company. You commit time, focus, and energy to develop future OSJL leaders by motivating them around a common purpose and vision.
• Self-motivated: You can work with a minimum amount of supervision and be capable of strategically prioritizing multiple tasks in a proactive manner. You understand the tools and processes needed to meet larger strategic initiatives.
• Passionate: You must be passionate about online collaboration and ensuring our clients are successful; we love seeing hunger and ambition.

Work Environment:

• The DC warehouse environment is characterized by temperature extremes, noise, movement of conveyors and equipment, and other conditions associated with the operation of a high volume distribution center.
• Should be able to lift and move 50 lbs of material on a regular basis.
• Should be able to bend, lift, stretch, and reach both below the waist and above the head.
• Works primarily in a DC environment. Must be able to remain stationary and/or continually move for up to 10 - 12 hours per day.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

This job description does not list all the duties of the job. You may be asked by supervisors or managers to perform other job duties and tasks, some of which may be essential to the position. Leadership has the right to revise this job description at any time. The job description is not a contract, either express or implied. You are an at-will employee, meaning either you or the Company may terminate your employment at any time, with or without notice.

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The salary range for this position is between $15.00 to $16.00/hour. Salary varies depending on experience.

Qualifications

Behaviors

Preferred

Team Player:

Works well as a member of a group

Dedicated:

Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations

Preferred

Job Security:

Inspired to perform well by the knowledge that your job is safe

Work-Life Balance:

Inspired to perform well by having ample time to pursue work and interests outside of work

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