What are the responsibilities and job description for the Package Sorter position at JEG & SONS INC?
JOB SUMMARY
Organizes and sorts packages by destination within a warehouse or distribution center. They scan and label parcels, place items on appropriate conveyor belts or into bins, and ensure packages are correctly routed for timely dispatch. This role is essential for maintaining an efficient workflow and ensuring packages reach their destinations on time..
DUTIES & ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Determine what will be the source of each package
- Prepare the area and get the place ready for the shipment when the truck comes.
- Check and verify that all the packages have been processed.
- Sort packages once all the products are verified and checked Must support and abide by the company’s safety program and all safety initiatives, policies and procedures.
- Conduct operations in a manner that promotes safety. Comply with OSHA and other appropriate standards.
- Perform additional duties and/or projects as requested by management.
REPORTING/RELATIONSHIPS
- Reports to: Distribution Center Area Manager
- Direct Reports: Distribution Center Area Manager
- Internal Contacts: Operations
- External Contacts: N/A
- High School Diploma required.
- Warehouse receiving line experience 1 year required
- Skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Competencies: Material Resources Management, Information Organization, Verification
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- This position works in a warehouse environment with moderate noise levels. Temperature of work area is affected by outside temperature.
- Involves standing/walking/bending/ stooping/ reaching primarily on a level surface throughout the day; may involve utilizing electric lifts to access or rotate inventory.
- Push and pulling pallets and lifting products is required. Physical strength to handle lifting up to 50-pound objects throughout the day.
- Requires normal eyesight; normal dexterity of hands and fingers.