1St. shift - SEASONAL - Warehouse Associate - Monday - Friday

OCEAN STATE JOB LOT • North Kingstown, RI • 4h ago

Description

Company Overview:

Ocean State Job Lot ("OSJL" or the "Company") is a dynamic $850+ million general merchandise retailer with a strong foothold across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic. With over 170 stores currently and ambitious plans to reach 180 locations, OSJL offers exciting opportunities for growth and contribution. We are an opportunity-driven retailer owning over 50% of our operating locations, totaling 8 million square feet, demonstrating our stability and long-term vision. At OSJL, you will be part of a team committed to delivering exceptional value to our customers while driving positive change and a more responsible future for retail within our communities.

Job Description:

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Seasonal Peak Associate role in the Distribution Center ("DC") at Ocean State Job Lot ("OSJL" and "Company") is a seasonal position responsible for performing a variety of DC functions based on the needs of the business, including induction, palletizing, recovery and splitting. This role may physically sort and distribute cases of merchandise onto store pallets in accordance with OSJL's standard operating procedures in order to achieve the productivity, safety and quality standards established by the Company. The Seasonal Peak Associate role sorts products into cartons and re-packs, re-tickets, and re-works assorted products as directed. Additional responsibilities may include breaking down pallets coming from stores and organizing pallets into specific storage areas for further re-work as well as processing defective products, returns, and recyclables as required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Perform all recovery, shipping, picking and special projects functions in an accurate, productive, and safe manner.

Correctly operate an radio frequency ("RF") scanning device as well as assign and remove pallets in and out of split lines.

Operate manual and electric pallet jacks, to include walk-behind and rider jacks, as well as walkie-40 equipment.

Distinguish, sort, and distribute different kinds of merchandise.

Verify case-packs and descriptions.

Build shippable pallets and operate the wrapping machine safely and efficiently.

Break down returned pallets and organize into designated areas.

Be able to do batching as well as zone induction picking tasks.

Maintain a neat, orderly, and clean work space to meet or exceed area safety, quality, and productivity standards.

Adhere to the Company's Standard Operating Procedures and Policies as well as applicable state and federal regulations, including, but not limited to OSHA regulations.

Follow procedures to properly inspect and sign-out equipment on a daily basis.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to complete all position-specific training and pass tests including, but not limited to:

Powered Industrial Equipment training and licensing test; and

Area Proficiency test.

Ability to safely and effectively operate walk-behind, rider jacks, sweepers or battery change equipment as required.

Ability to learn how to utilize RF scanning devices.

Basic math and English reading skills, legible handwriting, and good verbal and written communication skills.

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.

Time Management: You are able to handle multiple projects at once, and can organize multiple projects around given deadlines.

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.

Organized: You lead by example in serving all of our stakeholders: customers, owners, communities, and fellow associates.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Work primarily in a distribution center environment. Must be able to remain stationary and continually move for up to 10 - 12 hours per day.

Responsible for physical activities including using equipment, position self to properly complete tasks, ascend and descend ramps and stairs, move and transport merchandise on a frequent basis: Should be able to lift and move up to 50 lbs of material on a regular basis.

The distribution 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.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

OSJL Featured Total Rewards & Perks:

Associate Store 30% Discounts

Universal Sick Time begins accruing (30 hours worked = 1 hour sick)

Free lunch Fridays

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. Leadership 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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