Warehouse Associate 2 at Essendant Co. in Baltimore, Maryland

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, Counterbalance 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 each’s 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.

Benefits:

• Health benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)


• Profit sharing and 401k with matching


• Holiday and overtime pay


• Paid Vacation and Sick Time


• Maternity and Parental leave benefits


• Employee discount


• Tuition Reimbursement

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)