Distribution Center Associate | Kansas City
About The Position
ABOUT ALBERT USTER IMPORTS Albert Uster Imports, Inc. (“AUI”) is a privately held gourmet food company headquartered in the Washington, DC area (Gaithersburg, MD) with warehouse locations in Kansas City, Las Vegas, Miami, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Gurnee and Gaithersburg. AUI falls under the Vestar Capital Partners portfolio with affiliate organization, Roland Foods, LLC. Founded in 1968, the company offers over 1,400 products from around the world. We serve leading hotels, restaurants, casinos, cruise lines, airlines, and manufacturers with innovative, high quality products and solutions to their most demanding culinary challenges. We operate a network of distribution centers across the U.S. and serve select international markets as well. AUI has a national direct selling organization of over 60 sales professionals and a staff of culinary experts (chefs and food scientists) adept at custom product solutions. Albert Uster Imports Inc. is proud to offer a competitive performance-based bonus structure during employment. The monthly bonuses will be based on the achievement of key performance indicators and the overall performance of the business. ABOUT THE ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES Receive, Store, and Inventory Product. Maintains all aspects of the Distribution Center as a part of a team led by the Distribution Center Manager (DCM). Receive and place all domestic and imported products into inventory within 24 hours of a physical receipt. Report all discrepancies to the DCM as appropriate. Receive and Process all Customer Returns within 48 hours and oversee re-stocking and or disposition. Ensure all stock is properly stored (by FIFO) and protected. Re-barcode as necessary. Pick, Pack and Ship all orders assigned, ensuring proper packing/labeling instructions are followed and appropriate packaging supplies are utilized. Utilization of Warehouse Management (WMS) and Shipping Systems. Ship via FedEx and UPS Manifesting Systems, as well as Delivery Contractors and Common Carriers. Prepare Packing Supplies each day in preparation for the next day's activities. Deliver "walk-in" orders to customers. Maintain a clean, safe and hygienic environment both within the warehousing area, as well as dock areas and the perimeter of the building. Follow cleaning standards at all times. Report all facility infrastructure issues to DCM or Assistant promptly. Assist with Customer Service requests for products or services (order entry, stock availability, item locations). Professional attitude and appearance are mandatory. Operation of warehouse Material Handling equipment a plus (manual and motorized pallet jacks, etc.) All other duties as assigned by the DCM or Assistant.
Requirements
- 1-2 years of Warehousing/Shipping experience
- Inventory control, organization skills, coordination, decision making, problem-solving, data entry skills (Must not be intimidated by computers)
- Safe work ethic
- Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
- Employment is contingent upon a Favorable Background Investigation . Those who cannot meet this requirement need not apply
Nice To Haves
- Operation of warehouse Material Handling equipment a plus (manual and motorized pallet jacks, etc.)
Responsibilities
- Receive and place all domestic and imported products into inventory within 24 hours of a physical receipt.
- Report all discrepancies to the DCM as appropriate.
- Receive and Process all Customer Returns within 48 hours and oversee re-stocking and or disposition.
- Ensure all stock is properly stored (by FIFO) and protected.
- Re-barcode as necessary.
- Pick, Pack and Ship all orders assigned, ensuring proper packing/labeling instructions are followed and appropriate packaging supplies are utilized.
- Utilization of Warehouse Management (WMS) and Shipping Systems.
- Ship via FedEx and UPS Manifesting Systems, as well as Delivery Contractors and Common Carriers.
- Prepare Packing Supplies each day in preparation for the next day's activities.
- Deliver "walk-in" orders to customers.
- Maintain a clean, safe and hygienic environment both within the warehousing area, as well as dock areas and the perimeter of the building.
- Follow cleaning standards at all times.
- Report all facility infrastructure issues to DCM or Assistant promptly.
- Assist with Customer Service requests for products or services (order entry, stock availability, item locations).
- All other duties as assigned by the DCM or Assistant.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
