Primary Purpose

The Distribution Center Associate is responsible for receiving, storing, and distributing products within the Country Supplier warehouse. This role ensures the efficient and accurate movement of merchandise through the warehouse, from unloading shipments to organizing inventory and preparing products for delivery to stores. The Distribution Center Associate plays a key role in maintaining a clean, safe, and organized work environment while supporting the overall operations to meet company goals and customer demands.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

•  Receiving and Unloading Merchandise: Efficiently receives merchandise by unloading trucks, matching purchase orders with sales orders, and accurately recording quantities of items received or distributed. Ensures proper handling of goods to minimize damage and follows safety guidelines for unloading operations.
•  Fulfilling Orders: Accurately fills requests to move items from the distribution center to stores or other designated areas, ensuring proper documentation and on-time delivery.
•  Vehicle Operation: Drives company vehicles to transport stored items. Follows all safety protocols for vehicle operation and ensures items are securely loaded and transported.
•  Processing Defective Merchandise: Receives and processes defective items, including returning products to the manufacturer and maintaining accurate records of defective merchandise for reporting and tracking purposes.
•  Shipping and Parcel Management: Prepares and ships parcels via freight or parcel service, ensuring proper packaging and documentation to prevent damage and ensure timely delivery.
•  Inventory Management: Maintains accurate, computerized inventory records, ensuring inventory levels are updated in real time and discrepancies are addressed promptly. Adheres to inventory control best practices to minimize shrinkage.
•  Warehouse Organization and Safety: Organizes and maintains the warehouse and work areas in accordance with established standards, ensuring a clean, orderly, and safe environment. Participates in routine inspections to identify and address potential safety hazards, and follows proper procedures for storing items, operating equipment, and handling hazardous materials.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

•  Comprehensive knowledge of the products Country Supplier sells.
•  Perform daily cleaning – such as, but not limited to, vacuuming, replacing full trashes with new trash bags, and sweeping.
•  Other duties assigned as needed.

Qualifications

•  High school diploma or equivalent.
•  Forklift certification is required, with at least one year of experience in forklift operation preferred. Certification may be obtained on the job with proper training and certification.
•  A valid driver’s license and liability insurance are required for driving company vehicles.
•  Basic knowledge of how to operate a computer and programs, such as outlook.
•  Strong attention to detail.
•  Excellent organizational skills.