Distribution Associate

Warehouse Distribution Support

Yonex USA specializes in producing technologically advanced sports equipment to enable players, both amateur and professional, to play tennis, badminton, and golf at a higher level. The distribution will be supporting the overall operations of the warehouse by receiving orders from Customer Service and accurately pulling, packing, and shipping products to our customers.

Responsibilities

• Receive picks (orders) from Customer Service and pull, pack, and ship
• Handle shipping, receiving, and moving requests from other departments
• Provide tracking numbers and shipping fee estimation as requested by Customer Service
• Receive and unload products and sort and place products on racks, shelves, and bins according to the predetermined inventory procedure
• Place vibration stoppers, UPC stickers, and POPs on products
• Maintain a safe, clean working environment
• Perform required administrative tasks
• Perform quarterly physical inventory counts
• Other duties as assigned by management

Qualifications

• High school diploma preferred
• Familiarity with shipping practices and handling methods
• Forklift certified is a plus
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Possess strong oral and written communication and the ability to work through difficult customers with professionalism and diplomacy
• Commitment to excellence and high standards
• Strong organizational skills and able to manage priorities and workflow
• Ability to work independently and as a member of various teams
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions
• Acute attention to detail
• Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm

Competencies

• Problem Solving: Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Safety and Security-- Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
• Quality Management-- Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
• Teamwork: Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Continually required to stand
• Continually required to walk
• Occasionally required to sit
• Frequently exposed to background noise from equipment and other distribution employees unloading and packing products
• Continually required to utilize hand and finger dexterity
• Continually required to talk and hear
• Continually utilize visual acuity to operate equipment, read technical information, and use a keyboard
• Continually required to lift, push, and/or carry items up to 50 pounds

The physical requirements described in the job description are representative of the physical requirements that must be performed by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job with or without a reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodations that do not create an undue hardship for the company and allow a successful job applicant or employee to perform the essential duties of the position will be made in accordance with federal and state law.

$20 - $20 an hour

Yonex USA provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.