Distribution Center Associate

Distribution Center Associate

With more than 80 years of experience, Oxford has built a house of emotionally resonant lifestyle brands that can stand the test of time and trends. We are the parent company behind the most beloved lifestyle brands in the U.S. Headquartered in Atlanta, GA, Oxford is not just an owner. We're stewards, growing great businesses, while staying true to what makes them special.

We offer competitive benefits packages which may include generous vacation policy, health and wellness coverage, 401k with company match, discounted stock purchasing, options for education reimbursement, and amazing product discounts! We value work-life balance and offer a flexible corporate office environment.

About the Role:

The Distribution Center Associate performs daily operational activities within the Oxford Industries Distribution Center to support the accurate and timely movement, processing, and shipment of merchandise. Associates work under the daily direction of a Team Lead and department management and may be assigned to different departments or work areas based on business needs. The position is responsible for following established procedures while meeting expectations for safety, quality, accuracy, productivity, and teamwork.

Essential Job Functions

Receiving

· Unload cartons from trailers and containers onto the receiving conveyor system.

· Transport full pallets between designated locations using a manual or powered pallet jack.

· Safely open cartons using approved cutting tools and proper handling procedures.

· Scan, inspect, decant, and route cartons through the receiving system.

· Assemble cartons and other packaging materials needed for the decant process.

· Break down empty cartons and place corrugated materials on the appropriate conveyor.

· Identify damaged cartons, missing labels, and other receiving exceptions; correct routine issues or escalate them as appropriate.

· Monitor receiving lines for jams, alarms, stoppages, and carton buildup, and respond in accordance with established procedures.

· Accurately read and use a tape measure as required.

· Safely use crossover ladders when traveling over conveyor lines.

· Maintain clean, organized, and unobstructed docks, workstations, and travel paths.

Pick

· Assembles merchandise orders accurately according to system-directed picking instructions and established procedures.

· Ensures all assigned orders are picked accurately and completely, unless requested merchandise is unavailable or out of stock.

· Utilizes the automated robotic inventory system to receive inventory at the picking workstation and complete assigned picks.

· Verifies merchandise, quantities, and order information prior to completing each pick.

· Maintains knowledge of picking processes, inventory locations, and proper procedures within the distribution center.

· Properly places picked merchandise into the designated order container/tote for automated transport to the next stage of the fulfillment process.

· Reports inventory discrepancies, shortages, damaged merchandise, or system issues to the appropriate Team Lead or member of management.

· Maintains an organized and safe picking workstation and follows all established safety and operational procedures.

Pack

· Receives merchandise orders through the automated conveyor system and packs orders according to system-directed instructions, customer requirements, and established procedures.

· Verifies merchandise and quantities before completing each order to ensure accuracy.

· Cross-references shipping labels, invoices, merchandise, and order information to ensure the correct documentation and label are associated with each order.

· Packs merchandise using the appropriate cartons, bags, protective materials, or other approved packaging based on system and customer requirements.

· Seals cartons using tape or other approved materials and ensures packages meet established packing and quality standards.

· Places completed packages onto the designated packing/conveyor line for continued automated processing and shipment.

· Operates automated bagging equipment for qualifying single-item orders by scanning merchandise and ensuring the system generates and prints the correct shipping information on the appropriate bag.

· Closely monitors the auto-bagger process to ensure merchandise, orders, and automatically generated labels remain properly synchronized throughout operation.

· Immediately stops the process and reports any missed scans, skipped orders, incorrect labels, system errors, equipment issues, or other discrepancies to the appropriate Team Lead or member of management. Failure to identify and report a synchronization issue may result in incorrect merchandise and shipping information being applied to subsequent orders.

· Examines completed cartons and bags to ensure packaging specifications, labeling requirements, and quality standards are met before releasing the order.

· Reports inventory discrepancies, damaged merchandise, incorrect items, missing items, labeling discrepancies, or other order-related issues immediately.

· Maintains an organized and safe packing workstation and follows all established safety, quality, and operational procedures.

Shipping

· Place poly mailers and cartons onto the shipping sorter.

· Remove cartons from shipping lanes and stack them safely to build pallets.

· Palletize shipments and move completed pallets to designated staging areas.

· Load cartons directly into trailers for fluid-load shipments.

· Prepare and load less-than-truckload (LTL) shipments.

· Move and stage Gaylord containers in designated areas.

· Secure LTL shipments by shrink-wrapping pallets according to established procedures.

Other

· Read, understand, and accurately follow system-generated instructions, work assignments, order information, labels, pick tickets, and other applicable documentation.

· Maintain established minimum productivity, quality, and accuracy standards while consistently following all safety procedures and work instructions.

· Immediately notify the appropriate Team Lead, Supervisor, or member of management of inventory shortages, material shortages, damaged merchandise, discrepancies, system errors, equipment malfunctions, or other issues that may affect order accuracy, quality, safety, or productivity.

· Properly use scanners, computers, automated equipment, conveyor systems, robotic systems, and other equipment required to perform assigned duties.

· Follow established procedures for reporting and resolving errors or discrepancies and refrain from knowingly allowing questionable or incorrect orders to continue through the fulfillment process.

· Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area in accordance with established housekeeping and 5S standards.

· Follow all company policies, safety requirements, standard operating procedures, and management instructions.

· Work cooperatively with other associates, departments, and members of leadership to support operational requirements and workflow.

· Remain flexible and available to work in different functions, departments, or work areas based on operational and business needs.

· Report to and perform duties in assigned work areas as directed by management or leadership, provided the associate has received any training required to safely perform the assigned work.

· Participate in cross-training and perform multiple warehouse functions as required to support business needs.

· Perform other warehouse and distribution center duties as assigned.

· Communicate clearly and professionally with Team Leads, managers, coworkers, and support departments.

· Demonstrate professionalism, reliability, respect, and a positive team-oriented attitude.

Education and Certifications, Experience and Skills, and Competencies

· High school diploma or its equivalent or equivalent work experience.

· More than six months but less than one year of relevant work experience preferred, but not required.

· Listens and gets clarification

· Observes safety procedures, reports potentially unsafe conditions, uses equipment and materials properly

· Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness in all assigned tasks

· Completes work in timely manner, works quickly

· Is consistently at work and on time

· Ability to properly use a scanner

· Ability to read small print labels

· Ability to count (math)

· Basic computer skills

Special Considerations

Lifting and/or moving frequently required up to 50 lbs.

Bending/stooping/kneeling required frequently.

Routine standing approximate 8 hrs per day.

What happens next?

If you are interested in this opportunity please apply! You will receive an email confirming we received your application. We will review your application as soon as possible. You can update your resume or information at any time by accessing your candidate profile.

This Company is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against qualified applicants based on race, color, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, religious creed, sexual orientation, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, military and veteran status