Warehouse Associate at Essendant Co. in Suwanee, Georgia

Job Description:

Distribution Associate 2, Bulk Department-

Monday - Friday

ESSENDANT Inc. is a leading national distributor that fuels its customer's growth with a vast product assortment, world-class fulfillment network and a full suite of advanced sales and marketing tools. 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 value all they bring to our company and offer a work environment that fosters collaboration, excellent customer service and personal growth. We are one team with endless possibilities. We are Essendant. 

ABOUT ESSENDANT

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)


• 401k with matching


• Company Holidays


• Overtime Pay for hourly employees


• Paid Vacation, Floating Holidays, and Sick Time


• Maternity and Parental leave benefits


• Employee discount


• Tuition Reimbursement


• Employee Assistance Program

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)

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