DIRECT & IMMEDIATE HIRE - Warehouse Associate Forklift Operator, 1st Shift 5am-1:30pm at Essendant Co. in Coxsackie, New York

Major Responsibilities

• One or more of the following critical supply chain functions that assist in delivering product to our customers.
  
  
  
  • Inbound freight receiving
  
  
  • Full case receiving stocking
  
  
  • Customer return processing
  
  
  • Full case order selecting and replenishment processing
  
  
  • Order shipping and truck loading
  
  
  
  


• Typically requires the use of Stock Pickers, Reach Trucks, Counter Balance Forklifts and Electric Pallet Jacks.

• Ensure proper trailer docking procedures are followed; unload trailer, stage product and inspect pallets for quantity and damages; remove damaged product and validate all paperwork to the load (i.e., piece count, signatures, etc.); properly annotate discrepancies on freight bill or appropriate documents; utilize warehouse technology to verify and process freight and create receiving manifest and receipt tickets.


• Place receipt tickets on correct item(s) on pallet; sort pallet between bulk and shelf items; transport pallet or cartons to appropriate zone or location; remove carton(s) from pallet, green rack or cart and place in designated warehouse location.


• Print applicable Return Goods Report; obtain and enter return authorization number into warehouse technology and print and apply return ticket(s); inspect return item for quantity and quality assurance; clean, repackage and/or repair item (if necessary); complete necessary oral and written communication (i.e., order supplies; credit or return information); disposition item to appropriate location.


• Obtain pick label(s) and locate appropriate items and quantities; place shipping/pick label on carton and prepare carton; follow packing slip process and apply to carton as necessary; place carton/bags on conveyor or rolling equipment for transport to appropriate staging location; stock “HOT Replenishments” as needed.


• Review system and/or order to determine what is short or out at location and utilize warehouse technology to ‘look up’ alternate locations for item; if available obtain carton from bulk location or eaches from shelf location; document receipt transactions and follow warehouse technology procedures to process order.


• Unload fulfilled carton/bags and stage for shipping on appropriate pallet; apply stretch wrap to completed pallets; write appropriate information on pallet placard or shrink wrap; stage pallets and load truck; secure and stabilize cartons and pallets throughout the loading process.

• Maintain a clean and safe work environment following all policies and procedures


• Active participant in our Lean Continuous Improvement culture and process.


• Understand and demonstrate United Stationers' Core Values.


• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

• High School diploma or GED equivalent preferred.


• Warehouse/Distribution-related experience helpful.


• Material handling experience helpful.