Reach Truck and Order Picker Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Overview

Are you ready to play a key role in keeping our distribution center running smoothly? Join us as a FULL-TIME Replenishment and Putaway Specialist at The Container Store, where you'll be at the forefront of ensuring our inventory is always stocked and organized for seamless operations. With your keen attention to detail and precision, you'll ensure that every item is accurately stored and easily accessible, enabling us to meet the demands of our customers effectively. This role offers full-time hours with competitive hourly rates.

Who We Are 

Be a valued and much appreciated part of our team in our 600,000 square-foot automated distribution center in Aberdeen, Maryland.  Founded in 1978, we are the nation’s original and leading retailer of storage and organization products from custom closets to solutions for every space in your home. The Container Store has store locations from coast to coast and a thriving online business. Each of the wonderfully innovative products found in our stores is received, processed and shipped from one of our distribution centers.  There are many career opportunities on our distribution team!

Responsibilities

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for timely and accurately relocating inventory from the Receiving dock to either open-air reserve locations or active pick locations
• Responsible for using a pallet jack to perform putaway tasks in multi-level pick modules
• Utilize handheld devices to receive replenishment and putaway tasks
• Ability to maneuver equipment, navigating aisles, and using the lift mechanism to reach high racks. Adheres to safety protocols to prevent accidents and injuries.
• Ability to consistently meet time-based productivity standards
• Comfortable working in multi-level picking modules and around conveyor systems
• Maintains a safe work area, adhering to safety policies and procedures
• Supports and works in other departments throughout the Distribution Center
• Ability to work in a non-climate-controlled environment
• This role also entails maintaining inventory accuracy throughout the Distribution Center

Here's a peek at what you can expect:

• PAY s tarting at $19.00 an hour, up to $20.00 an hour.
• Competitive health, dental, and vision plans to keep you and your loved ones well.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with through Fidelity.
• Unique "1equals3" employee portal website
• We've got your back!Competitive sick pay and PTO plan to ensure you can take time off to recharge and come back feeling your best.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Experience operating a Reach Truck and Order Picker (Cherry Picker)
• Versatility within the department, encompassing various tasks such as utilizing equipment and performing RPA duties by foot
• Possesses strong communication skills and proficiency in utilizing radio communication
• Experience working in a highly automated distribution environment a plus. Knowledge of various distribution systems such as warehouse management system, radio frequency devices and voice picking preferred
• Arrives on time and is prepared to begin work at the scheduled shift time and committed to working scheduled hours with flexibility to work additional hours based on changing business needs
• Makes strategic and effective decisions in the best interest of our customers and our company, taking care to objectively process information
• Ability to work within and exemplify The Container Store brand which we describe as matchless, fun, authentic, team-focused and life-changing
• This position requires associates to stand 100% of the time and walk approximately 50% of the time with the ability to lift up to 47 pounds independently

The Container Store promotes a smoke-free, drug-free environment. 

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act

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