POSITION SUMMARY:

The Runner role within the Distribution Center (“DC”) of Ocean State Job Lot (“OSJL” or “Company”) is responsible for transferring merchandise or empty containers from designated areas to the proper location, including induction points, shipping lanes, drop zones, splitting, or put-away aisles. This role will use powered equipment to move goods from the receiving docks, splitting, and palletizing to the appropriate area. The Runner role inspects merchandise to ensure all freight is correctly moved to the right location, while meeting company-established standards in safety, quality, and productivity.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure freight is stable and secure with wrap or tape.
• Validate that the items have been reviewed and validated via the Cubiscan process.
• Act as a check to ensure that goods are flowing to the correct location; notify Receiving of any updates or changes.
• Haul skids to and from the receiving dock, wrapping machine area, picking drop zones, and splitting and shipping areas.
• Haul freight to proper shipping lanes, overflow areas, and category drop zones while tracking progress.
• Utilize a radio frequency (RF) scanner to scan and move goods in the system as well as a wrapping machine to shrink wrap pallets of goods.
• Operate and conduct daily review of equipment and communicate any concerns or issues as necessary; coordinate with maintenance for resolution.
• Work in compliance with standard operating procedures in addition to state and federal requirements.
• Maintain a neat, orderly, and clean work area to meet or exceed safety, quality, and productivity standards.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

Successful completion of the Powered Equipment Training, Area Training, and associate proficiency tests.

Ability to operate powered industrial equipment and achieve any applicable license.

Ability to properly use a RF scanner and wrapping machine.

Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English is required; bilingual in Spanish is preferred.

Ability to follow established procedures and maintain safety, productivity, quality, housekeeping, and attendance standards.

Interpersonal and communication skills as required for a team environment.

ATTRIBUTES:

• Effective Communicator: You possess strong communication skills and have the ability to build and maintain a culture of trust and respect.
• Team Oriented: You are capable of embracing the ideas of others (even if they conflict with your own) for the sake of the Company. You commit time, focus, and energy to develop future OSJL leaders by motivating them around a common purpose and vision.
• Self-motivated: You can work with a minimum amount of supervision and be capable of strategically prioritizing multiple tasks in a proactive manner. You understand the tools and processes needed to meet larger strategic initiatives.
• Passionate: You must be passionate about online collaboration and ensuring our clients are successful; we love seeing hunger and ambition.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Works primarily in a DC environment. The DC warehouse environment is characterized by temperature extremes, noise, movement of conveyors and equipment, and other conditions associated with the operation of a high volume distribution center.
• Responsible for physical activities including, but not limited to, using equipment, positioning self to properly complete tasks, ascending and descending to heights of twenty feet or more safely and without limitation as well as moving and transporting merchandise on a frequent basis.
• Should be able to lift and move fifty lbs of material on a regular basis.
• Should be able to bend, lift, stretch, and reach both below the waist and above the head.
• Must be able to remain stationary and continually move for up to ten to twelve hours per day depending on various assigned tasks.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

This job description does not list all the duties of the job. You may be asked by supervisors or managers to perform other job duties and tasks, some of which may be essential to the position. Management has the right to revise this job description at any time. The job description is not a contract, either express or implied. You are an at-will employee, meaning either you or the Company may terminate your employment at any time, with or without notice.

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$14.75 to $15.75

Behaviors

• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
• Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Motivations

• Growth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility
• Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals
• Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help