Assistant Associate (Parts Warehousing) - Carol Stream PDC

Production Parts Distribution Center Job

Mercedes-Benz USA is responsible for the sales, marketing and service of all Mercedes-Benz and Maybach products in the United States. We are looking for diverse top-notch individuals to join the Mercedes-Benz Team and uphold these hallmarks.

Pick/pack dealers orders according to assigned priorities and quality standards. Unpack incoming shipments, verify and inspect contents in accordance with departmental procedures and quality standards. Bin incoming parts in assigned locations in accordance with departmental procedures and quality standards. Participate in perpetual inventory process. Maintain assigned areas in good condition at all times. Adhere to all safety and security regulations.

Perform all basic PDC (Parts Distribution Center) warehouse functions such as picking, packing, checking, and binning in accordance with departmental procedures and quality standards.

High School Diploma (GED)

0-2 years of general warehouse experience

General knowledge of processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques to achieve designated productivity rates

Warehouse experience required.

Environmental Conditions; The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• Due to fork lifts and other heavy equipment traveling throughout the PDC, temporary cracks may appear in the floor, causing an uneven walking surface
• The warehouse environment can be dusty and noisy
• Doors near working areas are frequently open, causing drafts and interior temperature changes
• Interior floors near entrances and exits may become slippery during wet weather conditions
• A warehouse associate may have to handle merchandise and working tools with sharp edges. Work gloves and safety shoes are provided by the Company
• Passing fork lifts emit gas fumes
• Upon certification to operate a fork lift or other type of lift equipment, a warehouse associate will have to operate a piece of equipment using electric voltage

Physical Job Requirements:

• Continuous physical exertion for intermittent periods including walking or standing for extended periods, stooping, climbing, sitting, reaching overhead, balancing, bending, squatting, pushing/pulling, operating warehouse machinery and lifting/unloading material or equipment (up to 50 pounds), some of which may be heavy or awkward
• Frequent use of hands to lift or handle objects, tools or controls
• Manual dexterity and the ability to operate mechanical equipment
• Specific vision abilities including close vision, distance vision and peripheral vision, ensuring the ability to recognize products and navigate safely
• Hearing abilities to safely hear and react to approaching machinery (fork lifts, stock pickers, etc).

Mercedes-Benz USA is committed to fostering an inclusive environment that appreciates and leverages the diversity of our team. We provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, ethnicity, gender, age, national origin, religion, marital status, veteran status, physical or other disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

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