What are the responsibilities and job description for the Distribution Associate position at Bollman Hat Company?
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Review order slips, and pack hats and other related items into proper boxes in a careful and precise manner;
- Attach additional labeling as necessary to boxing to ensure accurate shipments;
- Palletize and wrap large shipments
- Accurately update inventory in database;
- Pull inventory from shelves, and prepare for shipment;
- Assist in unloading trucks, occasionally lifting up to 40 lbs.
- Restock shelves as necessary;
- Repackage returned items and track in inventory;
- Other duties/tasks as assigned.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear. The employee is required to stand; walk; sit; and is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.
FREQUENTLY-36-74% OF TIME
CONSTANTLY-75% OF TIME
Sit
Walk
Stand
Climb
Lift/Carry up to 20-40 lbs.
Reach
Drive
Push/Pull up to 20-40 lbs.
Bend
Crawl
Squat
Lift/Carry up to 40 lbs.
Lift/Carry up to 20 lbs.
Push/Pull up to 40 lbs.
Push/Pull up to 20 lbs.
WORKING CONDITIONS
- Warehouse environment;
- High temperatures may be experienced in summer within distribution center working spaces;
- Stairs must be able to be navigated to reach various areas of the distribution centers;
- Ladders must be able to be navigated to reach product and then product must be carried down the ladder.
- Some work may be held outdoors, which is subject to a variety of weather conditions (heat, cold, wind, rain, snow, etc.).
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Communication
3. Must be able to read proficiently and speak understandably in English.
Skills
1. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret directives and instructions;
2. Ability to perform simple mathematical calculations;
3. Data entry skills desirable;
4. Excellent attention to detail and ability to work accurately and efficiently;
5. Ability to learn the required tasks/duties assigned.
Employment Experience
1. Specific distribution experience not required, but desirable.
Education
Licenses/Certification
1. Prior forklift experience a plus, but not required.
2. Valid driver's license a plus, but not required, unless becoming forklift certified.
This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to the position. It reflects management’s assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.
In addition to the above traits, candidates must have the following:
- US Work Authorization
- Ability to navigate stairs/stairwells to get to job location(s)
- Access to reliable transportation
- Ability to work with or near wool material and products
- Ability to work in environments that can become extremely hot/humid
- A passion to do things right is a MUST!
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Bollman Hat Company, with corporate headquarters located in Adamstown, PA, is the nation’s oldest hat maker and a global leader in designing, manufacturing, wholesaling and retailing fashion headwear and accessories. Bollman’s leading brands include Helen Kaminski, Bailey, and Kangol. Bollman also owns HATS.com