Warehouse Associate - Longview, TX

About the position

In this role, you will work in an energized, fast paced environment where you will work with peers to prepare and move merchandise according to established safety, production, and accuracy standards and employment guidelines. You will be Customer Curious as you maintain and verify documentation to facilitate the flow of merchandise through the Distribution Center to deliver outstanding product to our customers.

Responsibilities

  • Perform ticketing, stocking, picking, packing, counting, loading, and unloading, housekeeping and safety functions.
  • Ensure consistency in the quality of your work while meeting performance metrics in assigned work areas while creating a positive customer experience.
  • Collaborate with team members through constructive feedback to support process improvements and cost reductions.
  • Work under direct supervision and follow standard operating procedures to accomplish assigned tasks.
  • Ability to work in multiple departments as assigned while meeting performance metrics.

Requirements

  • Lift, carry, push, pull, reach, grasp, bend, and stack cartons, while standing or walking for up to 12 hours at a time.
  • Associates may be required to lift, carry, push and pull up to 50 lbs.
  • Ability to work a schedule that includes nights, weekends, and holidays, and overtime when needed.
  • Use basic information-gathering skills to solve problems.
  • Ability to learn standard operating procedures acquired through on-the-job training, to include power industrial vehicle (PIV) where applicable.
  • Ability to independently login to a computer and operate digital tablets or electronic wearable device.
  • Ability to independently complete a self-guided orientation on the computer or digital tablet.
  • Basic level of English [or Spanish or French] written and oral proficiency to communicate with Supervisors and understand safety signage and protocols.
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