What are the responsibilities and job description for the Allocator position at NFI?
Overview
The Allocator reports to the Inventory Supervisor with a dotted line to the shift supervisor. The Allocator is responsible for allocating work to the crew, directing truck drivers to docks and various locations on the facility premises. Allocated matches loads to the proper trucks, communicates with the shift departing and the shift arriving. The Allocator must be able to communicate effectively with customer service and all internal and external customers.
Responsibilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
LA County Applicants: The Company will consider qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws.
Profit Center
PC-2021
The Allocator reports to the Inventory Supervisor with a dotted line to the shift supervisor. The Allocator is responsible for allocating work to the crew, directing truck drivers to docks and various locations on the facility premises. Allocated matches loads to the proper trucks, communicates with the shift departing and the shift arriving. The Allocator must be able to communicate effectively with customer service and all internal and external customers.
Responsibilities
- Exhibit exceptional organizational skills.
- Be proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
- Exhibit the willingness to learn new processes.
- Knowledge of e-mail processes.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision.
- Ability to multi task.
- Must be able to troubleshoot and maintain composure under pressure.
- Ability to communicate well with others and maintain a good disposition.
- Manage resources and meet deadlines.
- Structure work load so it flows smoothly throughout shift.
- Ability to follow written and verbal direction.
- Must have knowledge of the area to direct drivers into our facility. Work cooperatively with supervision and allocators from Mill and CRW.
- Be flexible to help on other shifts and other locations if necessary
- Take legible and comprehensive notes throughout the day on issues.
- Other duties may be assigned as needed, revised and updated as necessary.
- Must be knowledgeable about and follow the company’s policies and procedures.
- Must be detail-oriented, quality-focused and self-motivated to work in a team oriented environment
- 1 year previous warehouse distribution experience
- Prior computer experience to include MS Excel, MS Word, and MS Outlook email
- Prior experience with WMS and SAP preferred
- Automated or RF (radio frequency) warehouse experience helpful
- Experience operating material handling equipment, conveyer belts, bailers and wrappers
- Must have attention to detail
- Must have professional and effective communication skills
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
LA County Applicants: The Company will consider qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws.
Profit Center
PC-2021