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Warehouse Associate (Loader) 3rd Shift - Sunday - Thursday

Job Category: Distribution Center

Requisition Number: WAREH013802

Location: North Kingstown, RI 02852, USA

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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 160 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: The Loader role within the Distribution Center (DC) at Ocean State Job Lot ("OSJL" or "Company") is responsible to load merchandise on trailers utilizing powered pallet jacks and Radio Frequency (RF) scanner devices in a manner that meets Company established standards in safety, quality, and productivity.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Accurately complete and submit daily productivity sheets.
• Load and unload freight in priority order and in an efficient and safe manner, including but not limited to verifying trailer numbers and dock doors before loading.
• Sort and stack pallets and bales.
• Operate and inspect technology including walkie talkies, forklifts, and powered or manual pallet jacks.
• Properly seal and record trailers.
• Complete accurate RF scanning process.
• Consolidate merchandise in an accurate and safe manner.
• Complete proper and accurate documentation.
• Inspect and sign out equipment on a daily basis.
• Haul Return To Warehouse (RTWs), damages, and recalls to the designated areas.
• Maintain a neat, orderly, and clean work area to meet or exceed area safety, quality, and productivity standards.
• Maintain compliance with standard operating procedures and OSHA standards.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Successful completion of the Powered Equipment Training Program and attainment of license, as well as satisfactory completion of the Shipping Area Training Program, and associate proficiency tests.
• Ability to pass a math test.
• English speaking, reading, and comprehension skills; bilingual in English and Spanish is preferred.
• Ability to learn to use a RF scanner and a wrapping machine.
• Ability to operate powered industrial equipment and obtain any applicable license.
• Ability to meet area productivity, quality, safety, housekeeping, and attendance standards.

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.
• 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.
• Passionate: You must be passionate about online collaboration and ensuring our clients are successful; we love seeing hunger and ambition.

Work Environment:

• The DC 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.
• Should be able to lift and move 50 lbs of material on a regular basis.
• Should be able to bend, lift, stretch, and reach both below the waist and above the head.
• Works primarily in a DC environment. Must be able to remain stationary and/or continually move for up to 10 - 12 hours per day.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

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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The salary range for this position is between $16.00 to $17.00/hour. Salary varies depending on experience.

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