What are the responsibilities and job description for the Warehouse Distribution Assistant position at Hardware Distributors Ltd?
Job Overview
The Warehouse Distribution Assistant levels 1, 2 & 3 is responsible for activities which assist other warehouse personnel in performing their various functions. Responsibilities increase with each level upon successfully passing required written and functional testing. Activities include, but are not limited to, packaging product into smaller pickable units, picking and packing orders, keeping shelves, aisles and packing areas clean and organized.
Essential Job Functions:
Rarely: 1-5% of the time in an 8-hour workday (up to 24 minutes)
Occasionally: 6-33% of the time in an 8-hour workday (25 minutes to 2.5 hours)
Frequently: 34-66% of the time in an 8-hour workday (2.75 hours to 5.25 hours)
Continuously: 67-100% of the time in an 8-hour workday (5. 5 hours to 8 hours)
Lifting:
Ground to Waist Lift (Frequently) up to 40# (product)
Ground to Waist Lift (Occasionally) 40#-50# (product)
Waist to Crown (Rarely) up to 50# (product)
Carrying:
Front Carry (Frequently) up to 40# variable distances (product)
Single arm carry (Rarely) up to 40# (product)
Single arm carry (Continuously) up to 1.5# (scanner)
Pushing/Pulling:
Pushing and Pulling (Continuously) 4 wheeled carts loaded with product requiring up to 70# of force
Pushing and Pulling (Occasionally) pushing/pulling with up to 100# of force
Pushing and Pulling (Occasionally) pallet jack with up to 300# of force
Forward Bending (Frequently) working at heights varying from ground to overhead while reaching in front of body up to 12 to 24”
Bend/Squatting/Stooping/Kneeling (Occasionally to Frequently) working as low as ground level
Standing/Walking (Continuously) standing on concrete floor throughout entire shift
Overhead Work:
Standing (Occasionally to Frequently) up to crown level with tools/parts in hands
Repetitive use of hands/grasping (Frequently to Continuously) Grasping products for packaging, picking and packing products
Job Qualifications:
High School Education or equivalent
Good communication skills
Excellent organization skills and attention to detail
Basic math required
Must be able to work well with others and dependable
Specific physical qualifications are required
Ability to operate a hand-held device
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.50 - $19.50 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- On-the-job training
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Profit sharing
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
- Wellness program
Language:
- Must speak English (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $20