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Distribution Center Warehouse Associate 1st Shift (9am-5:30pm) 

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The Distribution Center Warehouse Associate plays a crucial role in supporting our purpose of providing lasting value for those we serve by performing the shipping, picking, or receiving functions in the distribution center. This role works with other distribution team members and team leads to process all products in an efficient manner while maintaining high levels of accuracy and safety. This individual promotes our culture, our 5 P’s and our purpose of creating lasting value for those we serve.

 

Key Responsibilities & Essential Functions:

  • Adhere to all company safety policies and initiatives
  • Process orders with an RF gun or scanner, motorized cart and/or fork lift in an efficient and accurate manner
  • Provide feedback on adequate stock levels
  • Assist in maintaining distribution center cleanliness and order
  • Cross-train in other departments of the distribution center
  • Support team members by participating in team lifts
  • Participate in distribution center process improvements
  • Provide coverage in areas of the distribution center in which staffing is low and work level is high

 

Critical Success Factors for Distribution Center Warehouse Associates:

  • Ability to learn, grow, and adapt to change
  • Ability to work collaboratively with all areas of the distribution center
  • Execute duties with the highest regard for safety, continuous improvement, and cost reduction
  • Ability to work independently and in a team environment
  • Excellent customer service orientation
  • Willingness to give and receive constructive feedback
  • Ability to stay on task and work efficiently
  • Ability to analyze workload and establish priorities with time sensitive deadlines
  • Ability to maintain a positive attitude and solid work ethic
  • Strong communication skills
  • Self motivated with strong problem solving ability
  • Strong detail orientation
  • Dependable
  • Ability to stay on task

 

Job Requirements/Specifications for Distribution Center Warehouse Associates:

  • High School Diploma or GED required
  • Previous distribution experience preferred
  • Demonstrated computer skills required
  • Ability to lift 70 lbs on a consistent basis; lift up to 100 lbs occasionally
  • Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time
  • Knowledge of handheld RF scanner is a plus
  • Forklift operating experience preferred
  • Knowledge of Eclipse preferred
  • Ability to work an extended shift to complete work tasks as needed

 

Shift: 

  • 1st Shift | 7am-4:30pm

 

Compensation: 

  • $18.00/hr + (depending on experience)

 

Benefits:

  • Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
  • Paid Holidays
  • We are 100% Employee Owned. At Van Meter, employees receive the traditional retirement plans you see at other companies (401K), but, in addition, the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), is an incredible benefit that can change lives. 
  • We work to live, not live to work. We provide the flexibility you need to balance your work and life, and we trust you to hold yourself accountable for spending time where you’re needed most (we approach paid time off differently – here it’s called TOTAL(TM) – which stands for Time Off To Appreciate Life)
  •  We believe in our people and invest in their development. We offer countless development opportunities to meet the learning needs of our employee-owners. Why do we choose to go above and beyond for our employee-owners? Because we know you’re worth it. As an owner, you are responsible for growing personally and professionally. We invest in you and encourage you to be the best you can be.
 
Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time  
Shift Various Shifts  
Position Distribution Center Team Member  
Number of Openings 3  
Location Cottage Grove  
About the Organization  
EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.  

This position is currently not accepting applications.

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