Distribution Associate

Primary Responsibilities

• Safely perform warehouse functions with the use of Stock Pickers, Reach Trucks, Counter Balance Forklifts and Electric Pallet Jacks.
• Functions may include, but are not limited to unloading, put-away, sorting, labeling, picking, packing, replenishing, auditing, shipping, making boxes, etc.
• Customer return processing
• Product quality inspection and staging.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment following all policies and procedures
• Understand and demonstrate Essendant's Core Values.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Skills

• Highly dependable individual demonstrating key values including Teamwork, Integrity, Honesty and Accountability.
• Must be able to tolerate an environment with exposure to heat, cold, noise, dust and work around moving equipment.
• Ability to operate equipment in a safe and controlled manner, i.e., box erector, tape machine, Taylor Dunn, pallet jack and walkie-rider.
• Ability to leverage appropriate technology in an effective manner. i.e., pick-to-voice, computer, scanner, Associate Kiosks etc.
• Ability to lift up to 80 lbs
• Ability to follow simple directions (verbal and written) in English.
• Ability to perform basic math.

Benefits:

• Health Benefits (medical, dental, vision) & Paid Parental Leave
• Generous PTO
• 9 Paid Company Holidays + 2 Floating Holidays
• 401k with company match
• Paid Weekly
• Overtime paid after 8 hours

ABOUT ESSENDANT

ESSENDANT Inc. is a leading national distribution and fulfillment company that fuels its customer's growth with a vast product assortment and world-class network. We strive for more than just success – we believe in building partnerships with our customers and our associates. Our business wouldn’t be thriving without our hardworking associates. We are one team with endless possibilities. We are Essendant.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)